4.1. Location and Geometry

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a desire line?

   Hint

   Think about where people want to go.

2. 2.

   Why are right angles important in pedestrian crossings?

   Hint

   Reflect on the angles used when crossing roadways.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of aligning pedestrian crossings with desire lines?

   • To create longer walking routes
   • To make navigation intuitive
   • To confuse pedestrians

   Hint

   Think about how people would naturally walk.

4. 4.

   True or False: Refuge islands are only needed on narrow roads.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What happens on wider roads?

5. 5.

   Design a multi-functional pedestrian crossing including all accessible features for visual and mobility impairments.

   Hint

   Consider ways you would help both blind and wheelchair users.

6. 6.

   Analyze a specific urban area and identify potential locations for new pedestrian crossings based on observed desire lines.

   Hint

   Walk the area and see how people naturally move.