Plans, policies and reports
Footpath policy
Footpath Policy review |
Introduction | Design
considerations
| Implementation considerations | Maintenance
considerations | Footpath standards | Prioritisation
Prioritisation
The following bullets outline the criteria for the prioritisation of streets(or areas) for footpath upgrades within the footpath plan:
- RAMM Condition rating: RAMM data is mapped following the completed condition assessment. This has included an assessment
of safety and risk of failure, e.g. footpath condition rating scale.
Footpath condition rating scale
The footpath condition is rated in accordance with the methodology developed by the New Zealand Institute of Highway Technology.
From this condition rating information, the broad condition/level of service of the footpath can be determined from Very Poor to
Excellent.
Grade |
Condition |
Description |
1 |
Excellent |
No observed defects. Footpath well maintained, no maintenance required. |
2 |
Good |
Showing wear and tear and minor deterioration. This deterioration causing minimal influence on performance. |
3 |
Moderate |
Functionally sound but showing some cracking, depression. Maintenance required such as resurfacing. |
4 |
Poor |
Functionally useable but showing significant cracking or depression. Maintenance required. |
5 |
Very Poor |
Footpath potentially dangerous to use, may cause trip to pedestrians. Footpath has major problem in surface and
base. Major rehabilitation or replacement is required. |
Use and location
Areas of high pedestrian use (for example main bus routes, commercial centres), and those with a high public profile will be one
criterion for priority upgrade. Areas that fall into this category include commercial centres (including the CBD); areas around
schools; major walkways and cycleways for example. This also includes an analysis of the appropriate streetscape typology and road
classification.
Equity
Equity across the city will also be an important consideration in the allocation of resources.
Undergrounding or other utility works
The ability to coordinate footpath upgrade works with undergrounding or other utility projects offers significant advantages.
Mapping of forward programmes may result in cost and programme advantages.
Amended August 2006
