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Plans, policies and reports

Footpath policy

Introduction | Design considerations | Implementation considerations | Maintenance considerations | Footpath standards | Prioritisation

Introduction

Objective:

To provide a standard of footpath surface suited to the environment that will contribute to the accessibility, safety, amenity and character of Auckland's streets.

Benefits:

  • increased public safety
  • increased useability and enjoyment of the streetscape environment
  • improved quality and maintenance
  • improved local, neighbourhood and citywide linkages
  • equity of quality and amenity across the Isthmus

Outcome:

Footpath surfaces will be safe, firm, even, slip resistant, of quality appearance, and maintained to an appropriate level according to the street type.

 

Amended August 2006

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