Practice Location And Geometry (4.1) - Design Philosophy for Accessibility

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Question 1.
What is a desire line?
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Think about where people want to go.
Question 2.
Why are right angles important in pedestrian crossings?
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Reflect on the angles used when crossing roadways.
3Question 3.
What is the purpose of aligning pedestrian crossings with desire lines?
- To create longer walking routes
- To make navigation intuitive
- To confuse pedestrians
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Think about how people would naturally walk.
4Question 4.
True or False: Refuge islands are only needed on narrow roads.
- True
- False
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What happens on wider roads?
Question 5.
Design a multi-functional pedestrian crossing including all accessible features for visual and mobility impairments.
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Consider ways you would help both blind and wheelchair users.
Question 6.
Analyze a specific urban area and identify potential locations for new pedestrian crossings based on observed desire lines.
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Walk the area and see how people naturally move.

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