Path Crossings
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Where a path crosses a road needs to meet a number of criteria to be acceptable for all users.
A path crossing needs to consider:
- Line of sight - for path users and road users alike
- Alignment - desire line and lack of conflict points
- smooth transition (pram ramp to have DDA standard transition to road, not 'bull-nose' style bump)
This picture shows a trail in the eastern CBD area of Perth. It has good lines of sight, is well line-marked, and uses smooth ramps. It does however include a poor alignment on the approach.
As this rider illustrates, the logical (and only practical) way to ride across is to cut the corner on entry/exit. The intended route for riders is almost unrideable and the resulting configuration will cause potential conflict between riders and pedestrians.
We suggest that approaches to crossings should be as straight as practical, with a minimum of obstruction.
