Pathway Hierarchy

Pathway Hierarchy -> Footpath Hierarchy

A footpath hierarchy (also pathway hierarchy) is a scheme for categorising footpaths into groups based on a number of factors including; usage, location and the demographics of the people likely to be using the footpath.

Example Hierarchy

Heirarchy Pedestrian Environment Service Level 1 Adjacent to major shopping centres or public transport interchanges Very High 2 Adjacent to medium size shopping centres High 3 Adjacent to schools, nursing homes, local shopping strips, clinics, health centres, libraries, community centres. Moderate 4 Adjacent to residential areas, public open space such as parks, gardens, recreational reserves, conservation reserves. Low 5 Adjacent to industrial areas, and in informal areas including unformed paths and tracks Very Low

Related Pages

• Footpath
• Road Hierarchy

Contributors

The following site members have contributed to this page:

• Wayne Eddy

External Links & References

1. Maribyrnong City Council Footpath Hierarchy Plan
2. Google Search (Footpath Hierarchy)
3. Google Search (Pathway Hierarchy)