Creating better streets
Creating better streets: Inclusive and accessible places is a new industry review from the CIHT which looks into the operation of ‘shared space’ schemes in our communities. Report recommendations include:
- the need for greater awareness to create streets that are inclusive and accessible;
- the development and use of a framework of objectives and outcomes for the basis of street design;
- the need to replace the use of shared space as a concept with different design approaches;
- the need for detailed research into the needs of all users and around specific design features;
- the review of existing guidance and the development of new guidance to assist local authorities in producing better street design; and
- consideration of amending legislation in certain areas.
The report proposed replacing the term ‘shared space’ with three more specific terms:
- Pedestrian prioritised streets
- Informal streets
- Enhanced streets
The needs of vulnerable road users, such as children (accompanied and unaccompanied) and pram users are considered in the review.