walkability test
walkability test
School walk for research on walkability for SOSE.
Summary
School walk for research on walkability for SOSE.
Description
School walk for research on walkability in SOSE. Photos wouldn't upload.
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Points of Interest
1. Pushing buttons
Good new button at the crossing, good quality and working well.
2. Traffic lights
Traffic lights can be seen by all road users and are working properly.
3. Wide path
Wide path to encourage people to walk together and or with pets
4. Good speed limit
The speed limit in this area is appropriate and most drivers follow it.
5. Decoration
Nice fences and good use of plants makes this area more pleasant to walk in.
6. Water access
Water access for fire engines in case of an emergency when water is needed.
7. Rubbish
Rubbish around the path can make walking unpleasant and also could be a tripping hazard.
8. Narrow path
Narrow paths make it difficult to walk with others.
9. Tree too low
The tree at this point makes it difficult for pedestrians to see oncoming traffic.
10. Good shade
Shade makes walking easier and more pleasant.
11. Good bus stop
Here is a bus stop that is in a great place allowing school kids to get off and on before and after school and it doesn't intrude on the path space.
12. Dog waste
Bags to clean up your dogs waste saving people from stepping in it.
13. Tripping hazard
A big crack in the path can be a dangerous tripping hazard.
14. Utilities
There is a phone booth and a post box within walking distance of many local houses.
15. Crossing
Good place to cross with prams because the slopes on either side of the road are nice and smooth.
16. Local shops
There are a variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance of local houses.
17. Nice plant
Plant used in a way to make the walk more appealing.
18. Missing path
The missing sections of path mean that pedestrians have to walk in the dirt and prickles.
19. Bad crossing
On one side of the road there is no slope to go up you have to step up and over the curb.
20. Uneven path
The pavers here are not flat making it easy to trip over.
21. Badly placed tree
There is a tree here that is planted to close to the path so its hard for tall people to pass.
22. Tripping on the curb
Missing sections of the curb here make it easy to trip over and then onto the road.
Features
Public Transport
Dog off-leash area
Pram friendly
Park / Garden
