Footpath policy

Footpath Policy review | Introduction | Design considerations | Implementation considerations | Maintenance considerations | Footpath standards | Prioritisation

Design considerations

Design considerations of all footpaths will:

• design and maintain surfaces to be stable, firm, even, and slip resistant to ensure safety for all users of footpaths
• design footpaths with the principle of enhancing accessible journeys
• ensure footpath designs consider linkages to kerb and channel, stormwater, vehicle crossings, grass berms, street furniture, carriageway light poles, trees and road signs
• ensure all renewal or upgraded footpaths will provide a minimum width of useable footpath
• use materials that can be sourced for the intended life of the footpath asset
• use the texture and colour of materials to provide interest in new or upgraded streets, and LATM (Local Area Traffic Management) devices
• ensure that materials used in high volume pedestrian locations are of the highest quality and amenity
• ensure footpath implementation plans gain approval prior to commencement of renewal or upgrade works from relevant stakeholder groups within council
• ensures pedestrian priority is clearly indicated at vehicle crossings.

Amended August 2006