Footpath policy

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

Introduction

Objective:

To provide a standard of footpath surface suited to the environment that will contribute to the accessibility, safety, amenity and character of Auckland's streets.

Benefits:

• increased public safety
• increased usability and enjoyment of the streetscape environment
• improved quality and maintenance
• improved local, neighbourhood and citywide linkages
• equity of quality and amenity across the Isthmus

Outcome:

Footpath surfaces will be safe, firm, even, slip resistant, of quality appearance, and maintained to an appropriate level according to the street type.

Amended August 2006