MCU14/0045 & OPW14/0268: Appendix D - Engineering Works codes

Appendix D: Engineering Works Codes


                                                        TRANSPORT, ROADS AND DRAINAGE CODE

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA                                     ACCEPTABLE SOLUTIONS                                    COMMENTS

                                                         S2.11 Street stubs to adjacent future development
                                                         areas are provided at spacings of 200 m or closer to
                                                         enable future street connections to be made; AND
                                                         S2.12 Street block lengths are not more than 240 m
                                                         long, and predominantly around 150-180 m long.
                                                         Street block lengths are generally shorter closer to
                                                         town and neighbourhood centres; AND
                                                         S2.13 Direct, safe and attractive pedestrian and
                                                         cycle routes are provided within and through the
                                                         development and connect to bus stops.
O3 Development is designed –                             S3.1 Higher density development is concentrated         The site is located within reasonable walking distance
a) To encourage travel by community transport,           along public transport Routes; AND                      to areas of interest including existing public transport
walking and cycling rather than by private car; and      S3.2 There is provision for bus routes through          routes.
b) To maximise accessibility via existing and planned    development sites; AND
community transport facilities                           S3.3 Bus routes are located to maximise patronage
                                                         catchment and to consider personal safety, lighting
                                                         and traffic management; AND
                                                         S3.4 At least 90 percent of all residents are located
                                                         within 400 metres of an existing or planned bus
                                                         route; AND
                                                         S3.5 Pedestrian and cycle movement is provided
                                                         within local streets to and through development;
                                                         AND
                                                         S3.6 Attractive and safe pedestrian and cycle
                                                         connections are provided with shade trees, graded
                                                         walking and cycle paths and lighting; AND
                                                         S3.7 Buildings and pedestrian entrances are
                                                         oriented to the street; AND
                                                         S3.8 Pathways have ramps at all kerb corners for
                                                         wheelchair and pram access; AND
                                                         S3.9 Every development has convenient
                                                         and prominent pedestrian entrances that cater for all
                                                         pedestrians including older people, children and the
                                                         mobility and vision impaired; AND


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