Planning

and design

How to promote walking?

A local authority can make its streets safer and more pleasant for walking.

Actions to take:

  • Basis: Map the pedestrian network and analyze existing conditions
  • Essential criterion: Analyze the safety of crosswalks and school entrances
  • Specific improvements: Add benches, shade, signage, and neighborhood public spaces
  • Promotion: Promote walking as an attractive mode of transport through communications and campaigns

Pedestrian network planning

Pedestrian Network Planning, Pedestrian Mobility Switzerland, 2015 (Available in German, French and Italian)

Two reference manuals

Pedestrian network – Street Design

Contents of the manuals

The ‘Pedestrian network’ manual sets out the basic principles for planning the network and its legal basis. The ‘Street design’ manual gives practical recommendations for analysing and prioritising black spots, and the measures needed to remedy them.

Street Design

Street Design, 2019, Pedetrian Mobility Switzerland, (Available in German, French and Italian)

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Children and play

A street frequented by unaccompanied children is a sign of a public space that is safe and equitably shared.

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Seniors and autonomy

Being mobile on foot in an environment where everyday needs and services are accessible on foot or by public transport means you can remain independent as you age.

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Joy of walking

To encourage more people to walk more often, footpaths must to be pleasant.

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