Pedestrian crossing features

Kerb extensions

A kerb extension is defined as “A localised widening of the footpath at an intersection or mid-block, which extends the footpath into and across parking lanes to the edge of the traffic lane”. They can be marked and signed a number of ways including that as shown in the reductions in road width and Figure 7‑1.

Reductions in road width

Figure 7‑1

Also refer to the speed management guide for information on local area traffic management facilities of which kerb extensions can form a part. Width markers may be used to advise drivers of the available width of roadway.

Speed management guide

Figure 7‑1: Example of mid-block kerb extension

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Pedestrian refuge islands

Pedestrian refuge islands provide a safe stopping place for pedestrians undertaking a staged crossing of a road. They can be marked and signed a number of ways including as shown in the features - traffic islands, medians, and median barrier terminals section and Figure 7‑2, Figure 7‑3, and Figure 7‑4.

Features - traffic islands, medians, and median barrier terminals

Figure 7‑2

Figure 7‑3

Figure 7‑4

Also refer to the Pedestrian network guidance (PNG) and the toolbox section of the Speed management guide. The principles for a pedestrian refuge island can be applied to a pedestrian refuge in a continuous solid median or between a cycle path and traffic lane.

Where raised islands are used and staggered crossings are installed, a left-right stagger is more appropriate as it orients pedestrians to see approaching traffic.

Figure 7‑2: Example of a compliant diagonal pedestrian refuge

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Figure 7‑3: Typical dimensions of a pedestrian refuge island with cycle lanes

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Figure 7‑4: Typical dimensions of a pedestrian refuge island without cycle lanes

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Pedestrian platforms

Pedestrian platforms are a type of raised table designed to slow traffic and assist pedestrians to cross the road. Raised tables can also be used to slow traffic at locations where they are not provided to assist pedestrians. Information on how to sign and mark them appropriately is provided in the vertical displacement devices.

Vertical displacement devices

Further information on their use is provided in the Pedestrian Network Guidance and the toolbox section of the Speed management guide. Pedestrian platforms may be installed on roadways with multiple lanes, including cycle lanes or cycle paths.