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Pg 53-56: Guide for Maintaining Pedestrian Facilities for Enhanced Safety

Comment:
Overview of what should be included in a Pedestrian facility maintenance plan: Prioritization and funding for maintenance, Goals, objectives, performance measures, Schedule for improvements, Communication and mechanisms for reporting problems, Inspection procedures, Documentation, Procedures for repair and replacement, including seasonal considerations, and Identification and recommendations of major pieces equipment necessary for pedestrian facility maintenance

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, Enforcement, Encouragement

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Planning
  • Maintenance
  • Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Policy
  • Monitoring
  • Funding
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Built environment

Facility Type:Sidewalks, Curb Ramp

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Guide for Maintaining Pedestrian Facilities for Enhanced Safety