Rest Areas with Clear Access and Comfort
Rest areas are crucial elements along pedestrian routes to ensure that all individuals, particularly those with mobility challenges, can take breaks and continue their journey with comfort. Properly placed and designed rest areas enhance the accessibility of public spaces by providing essential support for people with limited stamina or mobility.
- Design access points to rest areas to be clear, direct, and free of unnecessary detours or obstacles.
- Ensure clear signage to guide users to the nearest accessible rest areas, detailing key features.
- Place rest areas at regular intervals along longer pedestrian routes to offer breaks to users.
- Ensure seating is comfortable and accessible for all, including individuals with mobility challenges or wheelchair users.
- Provide shelter, shade, rain protection, and water fountains to enhance comfort.
- Incorporate tactile paving or guidance systems to aid visually impaired individuals in locating rest areas.