Facilities should be positioned to provide convenient links between major walking trip attractors, without impediments from obstacles or other road users.
Supporting direct movement for pedestrians on their desire lines is key. Walking can be made more attractive if it is prioritised over other modes, for example through frequent at grade crossing facilities as close as possible to pedestrian desire lines. This principle also relates to permeability as the availability of pedestrian thoroughfares within a block can significantly shorten walking times compared with other modes.
Laneways provide a permeable walking network, Christchurch (Jeanette Ward)
