A concept of footpath axes and child-friendly footpaths in Kiel

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1 A concept of footpath axes and child-friendly footpaths in Kiel Walk 21 - Munich 12 September 2013

Approach Standards for footpaths Classification of

2 Contents Short introduction to Kiel 2008 Transport Development Plan Current situation Goal and task setting Approach Standards for footpaths Classification of footpath axes Involvement and cooperative work Results Conclusion 2

4 4 Rathaus am Kleinen Kiel/Landeshauptstadt Kiel/Touristinformation

5 5 Kieler Förde zur Kieler Woche/Landeshauptstadt Kiel/3-pix

7 7 Kreutzfahrer zu Gast in Kiel/Landeshauptstadt Kiel/Behrenbruch

8 8 Nord-Ostsee-Kanal/Landeshauptstadt Kiel/Behrenbruch

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14 2008 Transport Development Plan Topic foot traffic in two chapters: 6.1 Foot Traffic 6.4 Children as Traffic Participants 14

15 Pavement parking, accessibility Current situation 15

16 Increasing conflicts between bike and foot traffic Current situation 16

17 Many routes are not noticeable Current situation 17

- Developing a conceptual approach to supporting foot traffic - Increasing the public and internal awareness of the topic of foot traffic - Prioritising the rectification of defects

18 - Developing a conceptual approach to supporting foot traffic - Increasing the public and internal awareness of the topic of foot traffic - Prioritising the rectification of defects through targeted assignment of budgetary funds - Acquiring means of funding - Highlighting synergy potential, e.g. for construction projects of network operators, investors Goal setting 18

- Developing mandatory standards for footpaths Task setting in Kiel - City-wide development of a footpath axes and child-friendly footpath network as a basis of planning for

19 - Developing mandatory standards for footpaths Task setting in Kiel - City-wide development of a footpath axes and child-friendly footpath network as a basis of planning for foot traffic measures - Concrete proposals for action for implementation in the near future - Communication through citizen and child involvement, as well as public relations 19

First axes layout with classifications Internal agreement in city administration Involvement of associations, local councils and citizens in planning walks Approach Child involvement in primary

20 First axes layout with classifications Internal agreement in city administration Involvement of associations, local councils and citizens in planning walks Approach Child involvement in primary schools Adjustment of the axes design Recognising defects Suggesting actions Internal agreement in city administration Presentation to local councils and associations 20 Enactment by the planning bodies

21 Quality standards High comfort Optimal navigation Accommodating footpath design Consistent accessibility Safe crossing points Passenger-friendly 21 bus stops Criteria Among other things, consistent design, benches, spaces to stay and relax, restrooms, lighting, elements and space for playing Clear and understandable signposting, orientation points Footpath width (min. 2.5m), width proportions, locally typical and comfortably traversable surfaces, additions to path width Two-sense-principle, kerb lowering, surfaces, obstacles, height dimensions, slopes and inclines, tactile elements, etc. Traffic load/speed, traffic lanes, junction design, shorter distances, shorter waiting time Noticeability, direct accessibility and crossing opportunities, ample waiting areas Standards for footpaths Additional criteria for child-friendly footpaths

22 Classification of footpath axes 22 permanently accessible footpaths leisure footpaths child-friendly footpaths

23 Planning walks Involvement and cooperative work 23

24 Child involvement Involvement and cooperative work 24

25 Child involvement Involvement and cooperative work 25

26 Key action points Results x 26

27 Defect Defect mapping Mapping with priorities Results x 27

28 Current status Implementation 2013 Climate protection support applied for On-going planning 28 Planning assignments under preparation

colleagues It is standard practice to consider accessibility aspects in the context of construction works Network relationships

29 Public awareness of foot traffic has noticeably increased Strong interest in the project from other areas of administration (Urban Green Space Planning Office, City Planning, Schools, Sport) The level of detail is positively perceived and employed by many colleagues It is standard practice to consider accessibility aspects in the context of construction works Network relationships between streets (street construction) and footpaths (green spaces) are increasingly being recognised The first measures are being implemented Conclusion 29

30 Christian Stamer City of Kiel Civil Engineering Office, Department: Transport Phone Thank you for your attention

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