Evaluation
Field assessments
User surveys
Traffic counts
Compliance checks
1. Walkability Audit / Pedestrian Infrastructure Assessment
Use standardized checklists to observe and assess the condition of:
Sidewalk width, continuity, and surface
Crosswalk availability and visibility
Presence of ramps and railings
Obstructions (vendors, parked vehicles, trees)
Street lighting and signage
Accessibility for PWDs and senior citizens
📌 Tool to Use:
Pedestrian Environment Data Scan (PEDS)
Global Walkability Index (WHO)
ITE’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Level of Service Model (USA)
2. User Perception Survey
Conduct a survey or short interview targeting:
Daily pedestrian users (students, workers, elderly, etc.)
Questions on safety, convenience, comfort, accessibility
Open-ended suggestions on how to improve walkways
📌 Sample Questions:
"Do you feel safe walking along Fortich Street?"
"What pedestrian issues do you usually experience?"
"What improvements do you want to see?"
3. Traffic and Pedestrian Volume Count
Use manual or video-based methods to record:
Number of pedestrians per time interval
Crossing behavior at intersections
Vehicle-pedestrian conflicts
4. Compliance with National Guidelines
Compare existing walkways against standards from:
DPWH Road Safety Design Manual
DOTr S.A.F.E. Program guidelines
BP 344 (Accessibility Law)
1. DPWH Road Safety Design Manual (RSDM)
📘 Reference:
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). (2015). Road Safety Design Manual – Road Infrastructure Safety for Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Motorcyclists.
📌 Download here (gov.ph)
Specifications to Use:
Minimum sidewalk width: 1.5 meters (standard), 1.2 meters (minimum)
Tactile paving required for PWD access
Clear walkway free from obstructions
Ramps for curb cuts: slope 1:12 maximum
Crosswalk markings: highly visible, placed at safe locations
Placement of handrails, bollards, and anti-slippery surfaces
✅ 2. BP 344 – Accessibility Law (Batas Pambansa Blg. 344)
📘 Reference:
National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA). (1983). Accessibility Law and Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)
📌 BP 344 Full Text and IRR (PDF)
Specifications to Use:
Sidewalk width: not less than 1.20 meters
Ramp width: 1.20 meters minimum, with handrails on both sides
Ramp slope: maximum 1:12
Landing space: every 6.00 meters for ramps
Non-skid surface and warning tiles for visually impaired
Drop curbs at street intersections with tactile surfaces
✅ 3. DOTr – S.A.F.E. Active Transport Guidelines (2020)
📘 Reference:
Department of Transportation. (2020). S.A.F.E. Active Transport Infrastructure Guidelines.
📌 Available upon request from DOTr or LGU transport offices. Summary guidelines published in https://dotr.gov.ph
Specifications to Use:
Minimum sidewalk width in high-density areas: 2.0 meters
Design must consider bicycles, pedestrians, and PWDs
Sidewalks must include shading, seating, green buffer zones
Safe crossings every 100–150 meters in urban areas
Emphasizes unobstructed, continuous, and shaded walkways
✅ 4. Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028 (NEDA)
📘 Reference:
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). (2023). Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028.
📌 https://pdp.neda.gov.ph
Specifications to Use:
People-first mobility systems
Emphasis on climate-resilient, inclusive, and safe pedestrian environments
Infrastructure must align with urban accessibility and sustainability goals
