Planning 1

Question 1

• New developments need to be clearly linked to existing routes.

Answer 1

Linking Up

Question 2

• Connections should give people the maximum choice in how to make their journeys, with a presumption in favor of walking, cycling and public transport.

Answer 2

Movement Choices

Question 3

• Making a connections is an essential part of creating a sense of place.
• Roads, streets and the routes for utilities should be designed in response to the local context.

Answer 3

A Sense of Place

Question 4

• Maximizing choice in how people move around means creating routes which makes its users feel safe.
• Segregated routes for people on foot and cycles are not always the best solution.

Answer 4

Safe Routes for all

Question 5

• Parking needs as much thought as connections.

Answer 5

The Parking Problem

Question 6

• Design the layout of buildings and spaces to help control the flow and density of traffic.
• Signs and add-on traffic calming features should only be relied on as additional measures.

Answer 6

Better Traffic Management

Question 7

Do good pedestrian routes connect the places where people want tot go?

Answer 7

Connections:

Question 8

Are routes, and are crossings easy to use?; Do pedestrians have to wait more than 10 seconds to cross roads?

Answer 8

Convenience:

Question 9

Are routes attractive, well lit and safe, and is there variety along the street?

Answer 9

Convivial:

Question 10

What is the quality and width of the footway, and what obstructions are there?

Answer 10

Comfortable:

Question 11

How easy is it to fins and follow a route?; Are there surface treatments and signs to guide pedestrians?

Answer 11

Conspicuousness: