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Waynding for pedestrians in urban areasMaking places more walkable, legible and liveable
Bruce Herbes ! Visualvoice !
Bruce Herbes Waynding Consultantwww.visualvoice.com.au
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Waynding for pedestrians in urban areas
Todays presentation mapWhat is pedestrian waynding?Best practice legible cities around the world
The 3 stage process of developing a system1. Strategy the What and Where issues2. Design developing the information system3. Implementation manufacture & installation
Other issues Walkability
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To explain the environment and enable seamless walking
provide clear, accurate, quality informationTo provide the right information at the right time
To allow people to easily build a mental map of an areamaking the environment legible and navigable
To improve the visitor experience and enjoyment .Information benets business, transport, tourism & thepeople of the city
To articulate the opportunities a place can provide
The role of pedestrian waynding
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Signicant economic benets, more footfall leads to longer
stays, increased spending and reduced parking churn
Improved health, physical tness, enjoyment and recreation
Reduced climate change and environmental & fuel costs
Improved equity for young, old, poor, carers, prams, wheelchairs
Better walkability is good for cyclists & public transport users
The benets of walking
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Current practice
People on foot have been forgotten . There is aresurgence of interest in walking in response to the bigissues of the 21st century climate change, fuel cost &availability, personal health, obesity and urban liveability
Over the past 50 years most waynding has been fortrafc. Most maps of cities focus on drivers, not walkers
Roads ! ! ! ! ! Driver advice ! ! ! Transport
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Waynding for people?
There is little pedestrian waynding signage in cities
Street name signs are too high and infrequentA lot of signage is poorly designed and locatedRetail branding signage installed randomly
Signage designed for other designers
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To nd their way with ease and condence
Know the preferred walking routes to destinations
Know where it s safe to cross roads
Understand public transport options
What do pedestrians need?
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Where am I now? Street name signs must be installed in
pairs at all intersections and be at the correct: height,orientation, font size and contrast
How do I get where I want to go?Provide information maps and directional signs
How far is it? Provide walking times on maps & signs
What else is in the area? Pedestrian oriented maps shouldshow all important people destinations
The questions people ask
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Research
Good waynding requires the use of map-based signs
Research in London shows that 66% of travellers and 80% oftourists would consider walking instead of other modes, afterseeing a walkingfocused map.............BUT
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Change is needed
Most maps are not designed for pedestrians and 75% are
either upside down or the wrong way round
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Good practice in pedestrian waynding
Livable cities are legible cities
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Map-Based SignsWhere you are is what you see
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Pedestrian Maps
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Directional SignsSign to off map destinations
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De-clutterRemove old signage
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Related Hand-held Maps
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IntegrationConsistency
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Creating a legible city
The process has 3 stages:
Stage 1 Strategy & ConceptsIdentifying the signage needs for the areaThe What & the Where Issues
Stage 2 DesignConsultation, planning, initial developmentDetailed map & signage specications
Stage 3 Manufacture & installation
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Stage 1 Strategy & Concepts
Every area is different and needs independent analysis
The size, shape & character of an area dictates theappropriate waynding system for that area.
Strategy work includes:
Existing signage auditIdentication of key pedestrian routes and destinationsAnalysis of public transport accessIdentify precinct walkability issues
Identify the appropriate sign family & placement policyConcept designs
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Methodology
Best Practice Guide to Pedestrian WayndingThe What and Where issues.Signing methodology and installation guideMap & sign content rules guide
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Auditing
Existing signage. Is it legible, functional, helpful?
Signs audited as part of the IMAP project
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Analysis
Link precincts through local and regional signage
Be consistent across all agencies and councilsDesign a hierarchy of signs to match a hierarchy oflocations/decision points
Walking time bubble map planning process
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Planning
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Integration with existing signage (where appropriate)
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ConceptsLocalised appropriate designs
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At major decision points, origins and destinations
Locate signs within 10 minutes walk time of each otherAt indecision points
Signs should not become a barrier in the pedestrian spaceand sufcient viewing space is required
The where issues
IMAP waynding strategy planning process
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Strategy visualisation
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Stage 2 Design
Consultation, planning, design, review......
Design & production of Master Maps(detailed precinct map, reference map, handheld map....)
Integration of city identity or brand aesthetics
Map-based sign specicationsDirectional sign layout specications
Installation guidelines
Complete specication of the waynding system
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Activity centre maps
Develop pedestrian focused heads-up maps
with relevant content:Show landmarks, safe crossings, public transport, seating,toilets & baby change facilities, walking routes...
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Designprocess
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Stage 3 Manufacture & implementation
The completed signage package allows the system to be put
out to tender for manufacture and installation
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Conclusion
Improved waynding and walkability go together
Provide pedestrian information signage at decision points
Make the pedestrian environment t for purpose, convenient,convivial, connected and comfortable
Complement increased walking with reduced trafc speeds
Promote walking www.walktober.com.au
Legible and walkable cities are liveable
Bruce Herbes Waynding Consultantwww.visualvoice.com.au
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