DRAFT DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR

SAFER COMMUTE TO SCHOOLS

IN URBAN PLAINS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abbreviations: ............................................................................................................................ 4

Glossary: .................................................................................................................................... 5

List of Tables: ............................................................................................................................ 7

List of Photos: ............................................................................................................................ 8

List of Figures: ........................................................................................................................... 9

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 10

1.1. Children as design users ............................................................................................ 10

1.2. Drivers as design users .............................................................................................. 13

2. Scope ................................................................................................................................ 15

3. Principles for planning of school zone ............................................................................. 16

4. School Zone ...................................................................................................................... 17

4.1. Delineation of School Zones ..................................................................................... 17

4.2. Demarcation of School Zones ................................................................................... 24

4.3. Image and Identity of School Zones ......................................................................... 26

4.4. Speed Management in School Zones ........................................................................ 27

4.5. Other Planning Considerations for School Zones ..................................................... 28

5. Guidelines for road Elements within School Zone ........................................................... 29

5.1. School Entry Gate ..................................................................................................... 29

5.2. Pick & drop Areas ..................................................................................................... 30

5.3. Walking Infrastructure .............................................................................................. 33

5.4. Cycling Infrastructure ............................................................................................... 39

5.5. Public transit stops within school zone ..................................................................... 41

5.6. Road Marking............................................................................................................ 42

5.7. Signage ...................................................................................................................... 44

5.8. Signals and beacons .................................................................................................. 46

5.9. Parking ...................................................................................................................... 47

 5.10. Street Vending ......................................................................................................... 48

Annexure A: Grouping of Children based on Age and Development ..................................... 49

Annexure B: Road Signs in School Zone ................................................................................ 50

Annexure C: Additional Safety Measures for School Zone .................................................... 56

ANNEXURE D: Typical layout of Signage Placement .......................................................... 58

References ................................................................................................................................ 62

Contributors: ............................................................................................................................ 63