Pedestrian Railings/ Guardrails

Use of pedestrian guardrails could be considered under the following situations:

Hazardous locations on straight stretches In particularly busy reaches where the road is congested and vehicles move at a fast pace, guard-rails should be provided on both sides of the carriageway so as to segregate and channelize the pedestrians to the planned walking and crossing facilities.

Schools Provision of guardrails near schools where children would otherwise run straight into the road is essential. If there is a pedestrian crossing or a school crossing patrol nearby, the guardrails must be extended up to sufficient length (150 M) in either side of road.

Bus Stations/stops, Metro Railway Stations, etc.Provision of guard-rails along side-walks with suitable pedestrian crossing facility at bus stops, railway stations and other areas of heavy pedestrian activity such as cinema houses, stadiums, etc. are recommended for guiding pedestrian’s movement and enhancing safety in such areas.

At Junctions/Intersections Railing barriers should be provided to prevent people from crossing the junctions diagonally at signalized/ un signalized intersections. The barrier must open only at planned crossing facility (at the zebra crossing). It is recommended to put blinkers before the zebra crossing, which should be made mandatory. At both signalized and un signalized junctions the railing barrier should be provided for sufficient length to guide the pedestrians to the nearest planned pedestrian crossing. Pedestrian guardrails in the vicinity of zebra should be of sufficient length to deter pedestrians from crossing the road at any arbitrary point along the road. As the guardrails would confine the movement of pedestrians to the footpath, it is obligatory that sufficient width of footpath be made available for the use of pedestrians.

Overpass Subway, etc.Guardrails may be necessary at these locations in order to guide and compel the pedestrians to use the facilities provided for them.

Central verges/ Footpaths Where there is a central verge or a median with frequent pedestrian crossing to either side; guardrails can be erected within it to deter the pedestrians from attempting a crossing.

Where considerable pedestrian traffic is expected, railing between the footpath and carriageway and / or on the median of the road is provided separating the vehicular and pedestrian traffic.