4.22  Site Access & Circulation

The entrances and exits to the Facility shall be clearly defined and signed; their design should enhance ease of movement from and to the public roads.

The road system shall be designed to facilitate safe, convenient routes separating transportation groups as far as practical. Attention is to be given to provide clear and well defined routes for car parking, coach drop off (avoiding the need for reversing), site service vehicles etc.

(a)  Roads, Footpaths, Cycleways and Car Parking

The number of vehicular access points for the Facility from the public road network should, on grounds of simplicity and economy, control and security, be kept to a minimum, taking into account the particular circumstances of the Site.

(b)  Other General Considerations

The Contractor shall:

•  the needs of disabled people are an integral part of the design of external spaces;

•  meet the needs of both pedestrians and cyclists and encourage use of sustainable transportation;

•  ensure footpaths, steps, ramps and crossings are adequately lit;

•  ensure the layout of footpaths must take into account the security of all categories of Users;

•  segregate vehicular and pedestrian circulation routes around the Site;

•  make provision for cyclists to safely park and secure the bicycles adjacent to the entrance to the Facility;

•  design the external areas so as to contain refuse to prevent it becoming litter;

All finish shall be macadam, hot rolled asphalt or block paving.

Kerbs shall comply, as a minimum standard, with BS 7263, Part 1: (Pre-Cast Concrete channels and edgings). Dropped, flush, kerbs and tactile paving shall be provided at all pedestrian crossing locations;

All gradients shall comply with the provisions of [Reference Authority Access Policy] and the Building Regulations as applicable.