A new regulation regarding pedestrian paths and sidewalks was published in the Official Gazette. If the rules in the regulation can be seen in practice, both pedestrians and disabled citizens will be able to walk comfortably on the sidewalks.
A remarkable regulation was published in today’s issue of the Official Gazette. “Regulation on Design Rules of Pedestrian Paths and PavementsThe regulation named “sets out some standards for sidewalks in Turkey. According to this regulation, there are certain standards for sidewalks in Turkey. standards will be created. Let’s look at the details of this regulation together.
First of all, let’s state this; The decision published in the Official Gazette, July 1, 2024 It will come into force as of this date. In other words, as of July 1, 2024, all new pedestrian roads to be built in Turkey will be built within the scope of this regulation. If the currently constructed sidewalks are renewed as of July 1, 2024, new within the scope of the regulation will be processed.
The walking area on the sidewalks cannot be narrower than 150 cm!
According to the Regulation on the Design Rules of Pedestrian Paths and Pavements, pavements in Turkey are now 3 levels It will be done in such a way that it occurs. In this context;
- Property impact strip
- clear walking area
- safety strip
From now on, there will be stages of a pavement. The clear walking area on the sidewalks is now from 150cm It won’t get any narrower. According to the regulation, the sidewalks to be built in Turkey, including property and safety lanes, from 225cm It can’t get any narrower. Within the scope of the regulation, even if a pedestrian path is built instead of a sidewalk and this pedestrian path is equipped with trees, the minimum width that a pedestrian can walk will continue to be 150 cm.
However, there is an important issue at this point. If a vehicle on a street If narrower than 8 meters One side of the pavement will be constructed as described above. On the other side, there is a clear walking area up to 125cm will be allowed to be dropped.
Sidewalk ramps will be made to slope in 3 directions
Disabled ramps, which are of critical importance for disabled individuals, are now available. cannot be done randomly. With the arrangement, first of all, ramps with slopes in three directions will be built. The width of this ramp cannot be less than 90 cm. However, it can also be used on ramps inclined from one direction. 90cm width will not be undervalued.
“Green pedestrian corridor” will be established in suitable places
In pedestrian path and pavement constructions with a width of at least 350 cm, “green pedestrian corridor” can be created. In other words, the area where pedestrians will walk will be equipped with trees and other plants. The trunk length of the plant to be used will not be below 220 cm. In this way, the area where the pedestrians will walk will be equipped with trees and other plants. there will be no obstacle.
The regulation implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, comfortable It will enable them to move forward in some way. In addition, disabled citizens will breathe easy with this regulation…