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You Can Get There From Here

A Primer on Good Paths of Pedestrian Travel

10 Steps To Pedestrian Friendly Sidewalks

1. User friendly surfaces-stable and well maintained.
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2. Changes in material or texture to function as clear notice of changes in path.

3. Smooth joining transition with other sidewalks and pedestrian passageways.

4. Easy to travel slope and cross slope.

two people walking with umbrella 5. Accommodating width – at least 4 to 5 feet wide with clear and continuous unobstructed passage.

6. Complimentary relationships to landscape features.

7. Protected and safe setback from street and vehicle space.

8. Large entryways to accommodate many visitors to public facilities and areas of high man and women walking with groceries volume pedestrian traffic.

9. Safe and functional curb ramp slopes.

10. Pedestrian friendly bus stops.

Created by the Disability Access Office

Department of Public Works

City of San Antonio

May 2005

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