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Urban Design Guidelines 2023 - ZAK
Urban Design Guidelines 2023 - ZAK
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01. Walking Zone Width The minimum 1.8 m (width) x 2.2 m (Height) Walking Zone should be
clear of all obstructions both horizontally and vertically.
Walkability 2
1.Barrier free footpath having
width >3m
2.Barrier free footpath having
width >2.5m
3.Barrier free footpath having
width 1.8 -2.5 m
4.Barrier free footpath having
width <1.8m
02.
Dead width or width Attractive windows and hawkers in shopping districts, or
Walkability 2 In busy areas like bus stops, Rly stn. Recreational areas
1.Barrier free footpath having width of side walk should be suitably increased to account
width >3m for accumulation of pedestrians.
2.Barrier free footpath having
width >2.5m
Source : IRC 103 2012 6.1.5.3
3.Barrier free footpath having
width 1.8 -2.5 m
4.Barrier free footpath having
width <1.8m
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03. Kerb. Height Max. height of a pavement (kerb, walking surface, paving)
shall not exceed 150MM (6”)
Walkability 2
1.Barrier free footpath having
width >3m
2.Barrier free footpath having
width >2.5m
3.Barrier free footpath having
width 1.8 -2.5 m
4.Barrier free footpath having
width <1.8m
04. Provision of raised Raised crossings bring the level of the roadway to that of the sidewalk,
table top crossing forcing vehicles to slow before passing over the crossing and enhancing
the crossing by providing a level pedestrian path of travel from kerb to
kerb. Cobble stone are not recommended on the top, but on the slopes.
(Inclusive Design-2
Treatment at
Raised Crossings also increase visibility of pedestrians and physically
intersections (priority
slow down traffic allowing pedestrians to cross safely
level crossing, refuse
island, railing and
Raised crossing should be located at
guiderails, etc.) with At
Slips roads
Grade Ramps, Table
Top crossing, pedestrian Where high volume streets intersect with low volume
05. Provision of Median Medians should be provided only on roads where design speeds are
Sub Arterial Road- The carriageway may not exceed two lanes per
direction with a median of 1-2 m width. (IRC:70-2017 4.2B)
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06A. Mid-Block Mid-Block Crossings must be provided for people to cross the street
Pedestrian safely between building entries or bus stop locations or active land uses
on opposite sides of the street. Mid-block crossings may be provided
Crossing
with pedestrian operated signals and table top crossings.
Residential Areas
Spacing Range: Every 80–250 m
Coordinated with entry points of complexes; location of bus/ train stops,
public facilities, etc.
Commercial/ Mixed Use Areas
Spacing Range: Every 80–150 m
High Intensity Commercial Areas
Pedestrianization if possible
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• Tables with knee clearance of 700 mm and 600 mm deep (Fig. 47)
(Clean & Green 3
should be provided with 600 mm clear width of table and wheelchair
Public Conveniences)
space of 1000 mm (Fig. 48).
Higher lighting levels (80 lux) using special light poles for
pedestrian crossing is recommended, while lower level
light poles are preferred to avoid shadow where there are
high trees.
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10 Toilets and
Washrooms Unisex accessible public toilets (multi-use toilets) should be provided
preferably at every 5 km Distance for use by pedestrians.
(IRC 103 2012 6.14)
(Clean & Green 3
Public Conveniences )
At every 300-500 m a toilet block should also be provided
(IRC:SP:119-2018 2.4)
11 Pedestrian Preferably, the guard-rails should be set back from edge of the
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Continuous Continuous barrier free movement corridor for NMTs and Persons with
Pavement Disabilities.
Avoid sidewalk interruptions by minimizing kerb cuts i.e.
Inclusive Design-1 Minimize the number of driveways that cross the sidewalk
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Kerb Ramps Standard kerb ramps are cut back into the footpath (flush with roadway),
at a gradient no greater than 1:12, with flared sides
(1:10) providing transition in three directions.
Inclusive Design-1
(Sidewalk and junctions 1:12 Minimum Slope at all level change points; 1.2 M Width of Ramp;
design in line with Tactile warning strip to be provided at curbside edge of the slope.
wheelchair compatible
access and egress. Anti-skid/matt finish tiles; Flared sides with tactile paving, exposed
Cement Concrete IRC:SP:117-2018 3.2.12
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Multi-Functional Multi-Functional Zones on a Street should be a minimum of 1.8 M
Zone with Planting Wide, and may locate any or all of the following functions within
them:
Common Utility Ducts and Duct Banks should not be located under the
MFZ as there may be interference due to trees.
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Tree Pits and Tree 1.8 M x 1.8 M Tree Pit should be left for Tree roots to breathe;
Grates Permeable Pavers or Tree Grates should be placed over the pit in busy
pedestrian streets so people can walk over the tree pit.
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Source : UTTIPEC
Integration Within 50 M level walk from Station Exit, accessible to the mobility
impaired. Walk to be designed as per UTTIPEC Street Design
Guidelines
Recommended Distance
of Various Facilities from
Cycle-Rental Service Location
Entry/Exit of Mass
Within 50 M level walk from Station Exit, accessible to themobility
Transit Station
impaired. Walk to be designed as per UTTIPEC StreetDesign
IRC:SP:118-2018 3.8
Multi Modal Integration-1 Guidelines
Footpath width minimum 3m
around all the bus stops and Cycle and Validated two-wheeler Parking Stand (Entry) location
public transit locations along
Within 100 M level walk from Station Exit, accessible to the
the corridors
mobility impaired. Walk to be designed as per UTTIPEC Street
Source : UTTIPEC
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21 Hawker Zones Hawker Zones must pe provided within the Multi-functional Zone or
other incidental spaces along a pedestrian pathway - within the overall
Safety -5 RoW - but must be clear of all minimum walking and cycling rights-of-
22 Permeable Paving for large hard surfaced areas like parking lots, driveway curb-
Pavement cuts, large plazas, hawker zones, pedestrian only streets, etc. should be
permeable in order to reduce runoff and heat island effect, and increase
ground water infiltration and recharge.
Source : UTTIPEC
23 Tactile Paving All walking surfaces should have Tactile pavers (Guiding
and warning path) to guide people with vision impairment
(Inclusive Design 4
Tactile pavers and All Tactile pavers should be provided to lead persons with
warning tiles coverage, vision impairments to the lifts, crossings, toilets, bus stops,
Locations,etc ) i.e. all public and road facilities.
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Source : UTTIPEC
System
26 Bicycle In compliance with IRC: 11-2015, Cycle track shall be SOURCE - IRC:70-2017 9.2
provided on streets that have more than 100 motors
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27 Auditory Signals • Audible crossing signals (pelican crossings) help everyone, as well as
being essential for persons with vision impairments.
• Pedestrian traffic lights should be provided with clearly audible signals
to facilitate safe and independent crossing of pedestrians with low vision
and vision impairment.
• Acoustic devices should be installed on a pole at the point of origin of
crossing and not at the point of destination.
• Tactile paving should be provided in the line of travel avoiding
obstructions such as manholes/ tree guards/lamp posts etc
28 Essential Street Spacing between trees to be 3 m for dense buffer and 5-8 m for
At least 100 trees shall be planted, per planting row, per side within
one kilometer distance. If trees are existing, then they shall be
counted, and number of planted trees shall be that much less. If median
is planted with trees, then median plantation shall be counted as a row.
Trees that are planted in pots shall not be counted.
Source -IRC SP 119 2018
29 Rules concerning Vehicles are parked parallel to the kerb for the purpose of loading and
30 Transit Interchange All such terminals should have preferably collector/sub arterial roads on
Hubs(multi-modal two sides of the plot to facilitate entry and exit of buses and other
modes.
integration)
1. In case of approach from one side, two separate entry and exit to
the road to be provided for vehicles. Separate entry and exit for
pedestrians/passengers from the road should be provided for safety of
passengers.
2. All boarding and alighting of passengers should be within the terminal
area only and no overspill on the road should be allowed.
3. City bus stop should be within 100-200 meters from the terminal
entry/exit with a clear pedestrian link with the terminal.
4. No service road along the terminal to be provided to avoid misuse by
illegal parking/stands etc.
5.Proper organized space for parking/stand of intermediate public
transport vehicles and vendors should be provided to facilitate transit
passengers.
Source - IRC:SP:118-2018
31 Posted speed For example, a posted speed of 20 kmph may be adopted in the
vicinity of schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, 500 m around
mass transit stations, dense urban cores and central business
districts. The sudden change in posted speeds along a stretch of road
should be avoided. Changes should be made in stages in steps of 10
kmph at a time.
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32 Carriageway Width
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5 Usability All year round FOB must provide partial shelter from the elements
weather protection at least along one edge of the bridge. This is most
relevant during extreme weather conditions.
Lighting for safety and FOB must deliver a sense of security and safety
visibility even during evening/night.
Adequate lighting must be provided at both access
points and along the FOB.
Lighting level on and around the FOB must be
minimum 20 lux.
Access to the FOB should also be well lit.
Seating Resting places and seating must be provided at minimum
two locations along the bridge.
Garbage Disposal Garbage bins must be located adjacent to both access
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points
Way Signage indicating the location of an FOB must be
Finding/information provided as per standard.
maps Where appropriate, particularly near pedestrian
attractors, way-finding / information
maps must be provided.
6 Quality and type Structural system Easy and quick to erect and space efficient structural
of construction systems are recommended. Structures which can be
dismantled in future and reassembled elsewhere are
highly recommended.
Quality Robust and vandalism-proof materials and
furniture/fixtures should be used
If an FOB is considered, it is mandatory to submit the following to UTTIPEC in addition to requirements of UTTIPEC
Modified submission format for traffic and transport projects :
1. Base information:
● Proposal Base Map showing ROW including nearest intersection on either side. This will be the Study Area.
● Building footprints and all existing features and physical infrastructure (existing and proposed, if applicable)
along ROW
● Landuse on either side of ROW highlighting key pedestrian attractors
● Location of all existing pedestrian crossings within Study Area
● Location of bus / BRT stops and Metro corridor and stops
● Current accident data from Traffic Police for Study Area with specific location of accidents.
2. Feasibility report of at grade pedestrian crossing (signalised or pelican) at the proposed location of the FOB ,
to include:
● Options for signal synchronisation to test feasibility
● Options for redesign of existing junctions, if applicable
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