Designing for People

A sidewalk running the full distance from curb to property line, including a furnishing zone and pedestrian clear path.

A sidewalk separated from the roadway by a planting strip. Ideal for stormwater management and greenery.

Widened sidewalks implemented full-block or corridor-wide to address pedestrian crowding and support street activity.

Required elements that provide accessible, smooth, and safe transitions for all users between street and sidewalk.

Expands sidewalk space into the roadway at corners or mid-block to shorten crossings, calm traffic, and add amenities.

Two curb extensions used to visually or physically constrict the roadway and encourage slower driving mid-block.

Raised refuge area in the roadway used at crossings, particularly wide ones, to protect pedestrians from multiple lanes of traffic.

Elevated crosswalk that slows vehicles and increases visibility of crossing pedestrians. Suitable for mid-block or minor intersections.

Entire intersection brought to sidewalk level to prioritize pedestrian movement and reduce vehicle speeds.

Reclaimed street space converted into pedestrian-only zones with community amenities and public life features.