A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Lighting, Drainage, Landscaping and Street Furniture
Lighting, drainage, landscaping and street furniture are essential infrastructure elements that should be carefully planned to support the various functions of the roads and the ROW including pedestrian pathways, bicycle tracks/lanes, green verges and utility corridors. These provide both direct and indirect assistance to vehicles and people and require adequate consideration towards their design, installation and maintenance. In general, lighting and drainage have little impact on the geometric design of the road. Their design should, however, reflect sound engineering and economic principles and their operation and maintenance should consider existing traffic flow and conflict with other facilities. Landscaping and street furniture on the other hand are sometimes part of the geometric design in addition to their aesthetic appeal and visual identity. They are also key elements for the provision of comfort, convenience and safety. The overall design of the streetscape including lighting, drainage, landscaping and street furniture should prioritise, traffic safety, overall integrity and visual quality of the road and maintenance efficiency.
Lighting, Drainage, Landscaping and Street Furniture
Lighting, drainage, landscaping and street furniture are essential infrastructure elements that should be carefully planned to support the various functions of the roads and the ROW including pedestrian pathways, bicycle tracks/lanes, green verges and utility corridors. These provide both direct and indirect assistance to vehicles and people and require adequate consideration towards their design, installation and maintenance. In general, lighting and drainage have little impact on the geometric design of the road. Their design should, however, reflect sound engineering and economic principles and their operation and maintenance should consider existing traffic flow and conflict with other facilities. Landscaping and street furniture on the other hand are sometimes part of the geometric design in addition to their aesthetic appeal and visual identity. They are also key elements for the provision of comfort, convenience and safety. The overall design of the streetscape including lighting, drainage, landscaping and street furniture should prioritise, traffic safety, overall integrity and visual quality of the road and maintenance efficiency.
Lighting, Drainage, Landscaping and Street Furniture
Design Science and Innovation
Pandit, Debapratim (author) / Sharma, Deepa (author)
Bicycling Infrastructure Design for Indian Cities and Emerging Economies ; Chapter: 8 ; 185-216
2022-04-27
32 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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