3Pedestrian crossing facilities#

Pedestrian fencing is to be installed to prevent pedestrians crossing the road at unsafe locations and guide them to safer crossing points. Pedestrian fencing must be installed with regard for the existing pedestrian desire lines and nearby land use. Fencing that appears to only restrict movement and is not self-evidently necessary will be resented. The installation of pedestrian crossing facilities along pedestrian desire lines at safe locations should be considered in lieu of installed fencing. This will result in complaints, risky crossing behaviours, vandalism and additional on-going maintenance and replacement costs. Refer to TRUM Volume 1, Part 6, Section 8 for more detailed information on pedestrian crossing facility types and application.