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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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