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PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION <br /> <br />The pedestrian circulation system forms an important linkage in relating activi- <br />ties on a site and, when done effici4ntly and attractively, adds to the positive <br />impression of a development project. Significant factors to consider in providing <br />functional and desirable pedestrian circulation are alignment of walks, the visual <br />approach to a building and the spatial sequence along the walk. Fitting walks to <br />topography and using natural size features to best advantage will make for aes- <br />thetically pleasing pedestrian circulation. <br /> <br />This section defines the standards for the development of the pedestrian circula- <br />tion system. <br /> <br />General Standards <br /> <br />Where grades are excessive, ramps or stairs must be used. It is best to <br />have a set of stairs no higher than eye level so that a pedestrian may <br />judge the distance to the top of the landing safely. <br /> <br />2. The width of walks or plazas in a pedestrian circulation system depends on <br /> capacity requirements, scale and their relation to other elements. <br /> <br />3. A clearly defined and delineated access from the public sidewalk to the <br /> primary building entrance should be provided. <br /> <br />Special attention should be given to the provision of convenient access to <br />the pedestrian circulation system for handicapped persons. This will <br />quire extra consideration in designing the placement of building entrances <br />in relation to parking lots and/or public sidewalks. <br /> <br />- 24 - <br /> <br /> <br />