5.13Vulnerable Road Users#

5.13.1Pedestrians#

Replace the two dot points:

• Desirably, if footpaths or pedestrian crossings have been partially closed or temporarily relocated, a temporary footpath should be provided with minimum width of 1.8 m to allow for all pedestrians including those with mobility aids or on the same scale and to the same width as any facilities for pedestrian that existed prior to the works. This width should also be applied to any temporary ramps (e.g. kerb ramps). If these widths are not practicable, alternative routes must be provided with a firm smooth surface and no trip hazards in the following order of preference:
• 1 on the side of a road reserve away from traffic
• 2 between the work area and road but not in a traffic lane
• 3 onto the road either in a lane used for parking or a delineated and protected section of an existing traffic lane
• 4 across the road to a footpath on the opposite side with delineation at crossing points and kerb ramps. Consideration is required for persons with impaired vision, mobility, hearing or cognitive limitations. Only use this option if an appropriate crossing facility can be provided (see Austroads Pedestrian Facility Selection Tool).
• 5 a traffic controller to safely guide pedestrians around the operation. Only use this option if there is no safe temporary path available.
• Appropriate surfacing must be provided for prams, strollers, wheelchairs or any other mobility aids.

With these three dot points:

• Desirably, if footpaths or pedestrian crossings have been partially closed or temporarily relocated, a temporary footpath should be provided with minimum width of 1.8 m to allow for all pedestrians including those with mobility aids or on the same scale and to the same width as any facilities for pedestrian that existed prior to the works. This width should also be applied to any temporary ramps (e.g. kerb ramps). At localised constraints an absolute minimum width of 1m may be provided, where opposing pedestrian are able to recognise the short constraint and pass at wider areas. If these widths are not practicable, alternative routes should be provided in the following order of preference:
• 1 on the side of a road reserve away from traffic
• 2 between the work area and road but not in a traffic lane
• 3 onto the road either in a lane used for parking or a delineated and protected section of an existing traffic lane
• 4 across the road to a footpath on the opposite side with delineation at crossing points and kerb ramps. Consideration is required for persons with impaired vision, mobility, hearing or cognitive limitations. Only use this option if an appropriate crossing facility can be provided (see Austroads Pedestrian Facility Selection Tool).
• 5 a traffic controller to safely guide pedestrians around the operation. Only use this option if there is no safe temporary path available.
• Appropriate surfacing with a firm even surface and no trip hazards should be provided to footpaths or alternative routes to cater for prams, strollers, wheelchairs or any other mobility aids. Surfacing should be no worse than the existing path and should be suitable for use in all weather conditions and should not deteriorate or form ruts or be damaged from repeated use.
• The length of time a temporary footpath is required, would also need to be considered when selecting an alternative route and surface type.

Where pedestrians with vision impairment are expected or existing signs with tactile elements are provided at a location or in an area, refer to AS1428.4.2 for consideration of tactile requirements for any temporary signs required.

5.13.2Cyclists#

Replace the sub-dot point:

• − additional signage should be placed to alert road users of merging cyclists. This signage must be placed at the relevant stopping distance in advance of the closed section of the bicycle lane.

with:

• − additional signage should be placed to alert road users of merging cyclists. This signage must be placed at the relevant distance (see Section 2.5.3) from the start of the closed section of the bicycle lane. Sufficient sight distance as per Table 2.3 must be provided for drivers and riders to sight the temporary signage on approach.