Comment:
Common Maintenance Issues for pedestrian facilities, based on surface types (concrete, asphalt, brick and pavers, and rubberized pavers) and specific issues based on infrastructure itself and seasonal or day-to-day maintenance. Infrastructure issues include surfacing defects, Deformation forces causing structural problems for Sidewalk and paths, issues to Curb Ramp, crosswalk markings, Signal, and signs. Seasonal maintenance is related to snow and ice, extreme heat.

Last Updated (Year): 2013

Year Produced: 2013

Abstract:

A Guide for Maintaining Pedestrian Facilities for Enhanced Safety provides guidance for maintaining pedestrian facilities with the primary goal of increasing safety and mobility. The Guide addresses the needs for pedestrian facility maintenance;common maintenance issues;inspection, accessibility, and compliance;maintenance measurers;funding;and construction techniques to reduce future maintenance.

For:Walking

The E's:Evaluation, Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Maintenance
• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Repaving
• Monitoring
• Intersections
• Facility Maintenance
• Built environment

Facility Type:Signals, Signage, Sidewalks, Curb Ramp, Crosswalk

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Guide for Maintaining Pedestrian Facilities for Enhanced Safety