Test Your Knowledge on Sidewalk Design

Study Notes

Sidewalk Design Characteristics: Grade, Cross-Slope, and Width

Grade:

Running grade is the average grade along a contiguous grade, which should be consistent with the running grade of adjacent roadways.
Maximum grade is a limited section of path that exceeds the typical running grade.
Rate of change of grade is the change in grade over a given distance, measured over intervals (60cm).

Cross-Slope:

Running cross-slope is the average cross-slope of a contiguous section of sidewalk.
Maximum cross-slopes can occur within a typical running cross-slope.
Rate of change of cross-slope is the change in cross-slope over a given distance, measured over intervals (60cm).
Most sidewalks have some degree of cross-slope to prevent water from collecting on the path.

Width:

Design width specifies the sidewalk's width, extending from the curb or planting strip to any buildings or plantings that form the opposite borders of the sidewalk.
Minimum clearance width is the narrowest point on a sidewalk.
Pedestrian travel tendencies affect sidewalk width, with pedestrians avoiding edges and the "shy distance."
Effective width is the center of the sidewalk that pedestrians use for travel, typically (1.80 meters) of a (3.00-meter) sidewalk.

Description

Test your knowledge on sidewalk design characteristics with this informative quiz! From running grade and cross-slope to width specifications, this quiz covers it all. Learn about the different aspects of sidewalk design and understand how they affect pedestrian safety and accessibility. Perfect for urban planners, engineers, or anyone interested in sidewalk design, this quiz is sure to challenge and educate you. Don't miss out on the opportunity to sharpen your knowledge on this important topic!