Active modes

Although it is a popular mode and its potential has not been fully exploited, walking has long been neglected in urban transport policies.

Proper pedestrian planning requires more than simply being aware of the technical specifications for pedestrian infrastructure. Engineers and planners need to take the entire trip context into account, including the urban design, the quality of the public space, landscaping, as well as social and behavioural factors.

TRANSITEC can offer invaluable assistance in pedestrian planning, including:

• planning a network of pedestrian paths
• designing facilities and equipment (both design principles and design details)
• conducting safety audits for pathways and crossings
• optimising traffic lights at intersections
• promoting walking and raising awareness of this mode.

It is essential that all transport infrastructure is accessible to people with mobility challenges – particularly as the population is aging. Universal Access (UA) regulations (such as the LHand law regarding inequity and disability, enacted in 2002 in Switzerland, or the 2005 law concerning disability in France) make certain transport infrastructure interventions obligatory.

TRANSITEC has the skills and capacity to oversee UA design and implementation, which includes:

• planning accessibility measures
• implementing UA facilities
• reaching consensus and working with stakeholders.