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.

More information

• http://www.ciht.org.uk/en/media-centre/news/index.cfm/ciht-launches-creating-better-streets-an-industry-review-of-shared-space