Pedestrian Network Implementation

Description

Walking routes between the building entrance(s) and public sidewalks and key destinations generate high pedestrian volumes, and should be pedestrian-friendly, inviting, and convenient.
Minimizing travel distances and maximizing visibility can encourage pedestrian activity.
Well-lit pedestrian facilities make walking safer, more comfortable, and accessible.

Implement pedestrian facilities on both sides of all streets (as applicable).
Improve the existing public sidewalk or pathway network, as applicable.
All walkways and passageways should be at least 1.5 meters in width (ideally at least 2.0 meters) and include marked crossings, curb cuts, and tactile pavers at crossings.
Distribute pedestrian connections evenly throughout blocks and local streets that are open to the public and facilitate active travel.
Where public sidewalks and multi-use pathways intersect with roads, provide traffic control devices to give priority to pedestrians and cyclists.
Locate building close to the street, ensure parking is located at the rear of the building or hidden from the street where feasible.
Locate building entrances strategically to minimize walking distances to sidewalks and transit stops and stations.
Provide pedestrian facilities linking entrances with public sidewalks and parking areas including adequate lighting, shelter, greenery and pedestrian amenities (e.g. benches) where feasible.
Provide appropriate pedestrian facilities within parking areas (e.g. sidewalks, landscaped islands, pavement markings, textured surfaces, and other traffic control devices where applicable).
Adhere to the City of Vaughan Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Pedestrian Facilities Implementation Policies.

The applicant shall submit a site plan, site plan drawing, concept plan, engineering submission, or other applicable document that shows the location, design, and dimensions of existing and proposed active transportation infrastructure throughout the site and on the public road network.
The applicant shall submit a pedestrian and bicycle circulation plan, and provide enhancements where gaps are identified.
City of Vaughan staff shall review the proposed infrastructure and provide a recommendation for either approval or modifications to meet City requirements.

York Region Required

Yes