[sustran] Pedestrian Budget

[Sudhir]

Dear Jason,

Its very interesting as many cities still have some kind of
traditional thumb rules for suggesting elevated guidelines..

to give you an example consider this Indian practice

"*Provision of controlled crossings at mid blocks when **peak hour volumes
of pedestrians (P) and vehicles (V) are such that PV**2** **> 1 million
(Undivided carriageway), PV**2**> 2 million (divided carriageway) , Stream
speed of greater than 65 kmph, **Waiting time for pedestrians/vehicles
become long"*

 How does it differ with Taipei guideline for "Cross Walk of Pedestrian" ?
Can you please send us the guideline?

It would be great if people can share experiences from other cities ....

regards
Sudhir

On 14 March 2010 19:24, JasonChang <skchang at ntu.edu.tw> wrote:

> Dear Friends,
>
> Since Jane from Chengdu China mentioned several important issues related to
> pedestrian facilities, I would like to provide more information regarding
> policy changes on Pedestrian Facilities in Taipei as follows:
> 1. Before 1990, there was a guideline for "Cross Walk of Pedestrian", in
> which several criteria had been provided for construction of elevated cross
> walk in intersections and the entrance of schools. Based on this guideline,
> more than 60 elevated cross walk (over pass bridge or underground pass) had
> been constructed.
> 2. After developing dedicated bus lanes and network of 50km on 1993~1995, a
> people-centered policy has been accepted so that our pedestrian has the
> priority of walking on ground when crossing the streets. Although this new
> policy has significant impact on general traffic flows, it has been accepted
> by the general public. Therefore, there is no any elevated facilities for
> pedestrian since 1995.
>
> I have enclosed few examples of layout of dedicated bus lane and traffic
> engineering in the intersections in Taipei. Your comments and suggestions
> will be highly appreciated.
>
> Jason
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> ccms.ntu.edu.tw at list.jca.apc.org] On Behalf Of Sudhir
> Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:31 AM
> To: JasonChang
> Cc: Kanchan; Salil Bijur; Global 'South' Sustainable Transport
> Subject: [sustran] Re: Pedestrian Budget
>
> Dear Jason, Rutul, Saiful and Todd,
>
> Thanks a lot for the insights from your side and now we have many examples
> to show as to whats happening in Asia...
>
> It looks that currently Taipei has a fairly detailed list which does not
> contain only footpath or overhead crossings....
>
> I would be posting few things which i have found in next few days.....
>
> thanks
> Sudhir
>
>
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