STREETS FOR PEOPLE

IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES
A guide for testing walking & cycling-friendly tactical
urbanism interventions
Contents

Before pilot testing 4

A. Prepare a detailed work schedule
B. Prepare a traffic management plan
C. Identify stakeholders and distribute
responsibilities
D. Seek necessary approvals

During pilot testing 9

A. Prepare the site
B. Outline the proposed design
C. Put in effect the alternate traffic plan
D. Implement the final design
E. Include implementation elements

After pilot testing 26

A. Spread the word
B. Showcase and encourage participation
C. Ensure enforcement and maintenance.

Documentation 31
Source: The Urban Vision
 BEFORE PILOT TESTING
Good pre-work ensures successful pilot implementation.
It includes preparing a detailed work plan and collaborating with key
stakeholders.

A. Prepare a detailed work schedule

B. Prepare a traffic management plan
C. Identify stakeholders and distribute
responsibilities
D. Seek necessary approvals
A. Prepare a detailed work schedule
Eg: TU Budgeting table
● Create a bill of
quantities that gives an
estimate of the items
and person power that
are required to
implement the design

● Build on the TU
budgeting table and
Implementation plan Rates are given as per current market price, may differ across cities. We
recommend you to include a definite value, not range
provided by the
participants as part of Eg: TU Implementation plan
the competition
submission

● Schedule
Implementation at times
of the day and week that Photo: City contractors and local volunteers redesign the
cause minimal street at night to make it safer for people
Source: NACTO
disruption.
B. Prepare a traffic management plan
● Embrace area-based
planning approach and
prepare traffic
management plans with
winning teams

● Collaborate with traffic

police to finalise traffic
rerouting, lane
demarcation, and
relocation of parking

● Engage with local

shopkeepers and market
associations to figure
out the changes in
freight delivery

● Include time-based
traffic management
measures Source: Walthamstow
C. Identify stakeholders and distribute responsibilities

● Traffic Police
- Traffic Management Use the database
- Provision of barricades, from ‘Support
your city’ portal to
traffic cones
identify
volunteers.
● Volunteers
- Implementation
- Documentation
- On-ground outreach

● Residents, Shopkeepers
- Implementation
- Sponsorship
- Operations &
Maintenance

● Media persons
- Outreach
D. Seek necessary approvals

● Get necessary
approvals from traffic
police, municipal
authorities, other
relevant agencies.

● Check the road

conditions if any
repairs are required.
Speak with utility
agencies to ensure that
they do not dig up the
site during testing.

● Inspire and get the

buy-in from all involved
stakeholders before
testing so as to avoid
any hindrances in
Start by testing out a small stretch and expand the implementation to the rest of the pilot.
future.
Source: The Urban Vision
 DURING PILOT TESTING
The process of testing on the ground should be a coordinated effort between the
officials and the community. Keep the process flexible to accommodate modifications.
Seek suggestions from the community and refine the design along with the winning
teams. This will go a long way in building strong support for the initiative.

A. Prepare the site

B. Outline the proposed design
C. Put in effect the alternate traffic plan
D. Implement the final design
E. Include implementation elements
A. Prepare the site
● Fix any potholes and
level the surface.

● Sweep and wash any

road surface that is
dusty and soiled to clear
the settled soil, litter
and old road markings if
possible.

● Prune trees to remove

obstructions in the path
of cyclists and
pedestrians.

Source: Rahul Raut/HT

B. Outline the proposed design
● Mark the edges of the
pedestrian space, cycle
lane, parking, and
property entrances.

● Mark out any design

features that are
planned as part of TU

● In streets with heavy

traffic, marking should
be done during night to
avoid disruption.

Materials used for marking :

- Chalk/Chalk powder (or)
- Water based Paint
B. Outline the proposed design
Pedestrian and cyclist Intersection &
zone Pedestrian refuge
C. Put in effect the alternate traffic plan
● Conduct a trial run of the
pilot for a short period to
observe the traffic
movement.

● Observe the site

conditions (including
property entrances) and
adjust the design and
turning radius at
intersections (especially
for bus movement).

● Materials used for

trial run :
- Traffic cones Note: Seek support from City Traffic Police
and involve volunteers to enforce and
- Barricades
implement the traffic plan
- Chalk/Paint to outline
 D. Implement the final design
● Revise the design based
on the learnings from
trial run

● Alter the BOQ & work

schedule based on final
design and procure
materials prudently

● Place warning signs and

barricades to cordon off
the road and ensure the
safety of volunteers
while implementation.

● Make it a community-led Note: Maintain and run the pilot testing for
process minimum 1 month to enable quality
feedback from the community.
Source: WRI India
E. Include implementation elements
The implementation of final
design should take into
account the following
elements so as to reimagine
the streets for people

1. Segregators
2. Street seating
3. Other place-making
elements (kids play,
gyms, other
programming
elements)
4. Surface treatments
5. Signages
6. Street lighting
1. Segregators
● Segregators are Principles Dos and Don’ts
elements that protect
pedestrians and cyclists ● Easy to procure and install ● The segregator should be 2-3
from fast-moving ● Low-cost feet high to protect the
vehicles on the ● Easily visible, even at night pedestrian, cyclists, and
carriageway. ● Safe for all street users prevent encroachment
(pedestrians, cyclists,
● They are also used to motorists, etc) ● Provide a buffer marked by a
reduce encroachment by ● Long-lasting and durable double line, between the
parked vehicles. pedestrian lane and
carriageway

● Segregators should be visible

at all times, even at night, to
prevent accidents

● Do not use ropes between the

segregator elements. Use kerb
stones if needed.
1. Segregators

Source: Seattle Department of Source: TradeIndia Source: Liverpool City Council

Transportation

Delineators Traffic cones Traffic barricades

● These are flexible, plastic ● Easy to procure ● Easy to procure
bollards ● Highly flexible in terms of ● Suitable at intersections
● Easy to install and remove use for traffic control ● Difficult to transport
● Highly visible during implementation ● Forms a continuous barrier
● Lightweight and can be and as a barrier element which restricts cyclists and
blown away easily. Need to for short-term pedestrians from exiting the
be fixed using a sturdy base. demonstration project. lane in case of danger
● Work as effective cones for
use during the evening or
night.
1. Segregators

Source: Liverpool City Council Source: Streetplans Source: Liverpool City Council

Tire Planters Planters Wooden crates

● Easy to procure ● Easy to procure ● Lightweight, stackable
● Lightweight, stackable ● Lightweight wooden crate of various
● Reusable, but only ● Not durable beyond a few sizes can be used to form as
appropriate for short-term weeks planters and seating
project use. ● Should be 2-3 feet high to ● Reusable, but only
● Occupies a lot of street give a sense of appropriate for short-term
space, not suitable for segregation project use.
narrow streets

The cities are encouraged to be creative and come up with innovative, low-cost segregators
2. Street Seating

Include temporary street

seating as part of the
design to encourage
citizens to stay, rest, and
spend more time on the
pilot location.

The street seating can be

individual chairs or
benches and should be
integrated with
○ Planters
○ Shading elements
like Gazebos,
pavilions, etc
○ Art installations

Source: Pinimig
3. Other Placemaking Elements
● Identify a theme and
create a sense of place

● Include active programs

for public engagement
○ Vendor zone
○ Performance spaces

● Develop temporary
structures to create
shaded areas accessible
for all user group

● Add play zones and

elements
○ Kids play elements
○ Street/Open gyms
4. Surface Treatment

● Surface treatment helps

to highlight reallocation
of streat space and liven
it up.

● They need to be applied

at conflict points for
pedestrians and cyclists,
intersections, and mid
blocks to make users
aware of the
transformation.

● Use solid colours and

avoid painting colourful
patterns on the cycle Note: Create stencils and include cycle
logos in pop-up cycle lanes and cycles
lane as it will be
boxes. Refer IRC 35-2015 for standards
distracting for cyclists.
Source: Seattle Department of Transportation
4. Surface Treatment

Easy to Long Highly Easily Application Remarks

apply lasting visible available

Thermoplastic ● Lane Marking ● Available in limited colours

Paint ● Cycle Logo ● Takes time and machinery to
apply

Floor coat ● Surface treatment ● Available in limited colours

emulsion paint ● Takes time and machinery to
apply

Aerosol spray ● Surface treatment ● Available in many colours

paint ● Cycle Logo

Aerosol markers ● Lane Marking ● Needs machinery - wheeled

applicator
 4. Surface Treatment process

Source: Tactical Urbanist's Guide

1. CLEAN THE 2. OUTLINE WITH 3. OUTLINE WITH 4. APPLY A PRIMER 5. APPLY FINAL
SURFACE CHALK DUCT TAPE WHEN NEEDED PAINTS

Start by cleaning the Draw the kerbline, Create clean For paints that Apply the final layer
surface once again patterns, crossings, boundaries using require a primer, of vibrant paints
for easy application and other design duct tape. start by applying a
of paints. elements on the base coat.
street with chalk

Process source: Sringeri mutt TU, ITDP

5. Signages
Including signages as part of
TU pilot will help in
informing citizens about the
altered traffic flow, parking
regulations, and will bring
visibility to pedestrians &
cyclists.

● Install appropriate
signage
○ Regulatory signs
○ Informatory signs
○ Warning signs

Create signages based on IRC

35-2015.

Source: Seattle Department of Transportation Source: Seattle Department ofSource: Pinimig

Transportation
6. Street lighting
● Identify street segments
within the pilot with
inadequate lighting and
install street lights at a
height of 3-6m.

● Add additional street

lights, if required at
junctions and conflict
points.

● Prune the trees to

remove obstructions.

Source: ITDP India

 AFTER PILOT TESTING
After the pilot is implemented, invite the community to use it. Observe if it is
being used well. Make necessary corrections. Encourage local residents to
become a partner in maintaining the intervention.

A. Spread the word

B. Showcase and encourage participation
C. Ensure enforcement and maintenance.
A. Spread the word and build support

● Create a buzz on social Here’s a

media by telling the poster
citizens about the new template
Streets for People to spread
interventions in the city! the word!

● As you launch the pilot

kickoff event, invite the
citizens to join in and
celebrate these
interventions!

● Spread the word through

print media and other
channels too.
 B. Showcase and encourage participation
Roll out an Open Street
Here’s a
Event along with the pilot simple guide
intervention and kick start to roll out an
the walking and cycling Open Streets
revolution in your city! Campaign in
your city!

A few points to keep in mind

for Open Streets Events:

● Ensure participation
from all stakeholders-
residents, shop-owners,
media etc.

● Document the event

through and through!
Make the pilot intervention accessible and
attractive for all user group across age,
gender, ability, and socio-economic status.
Source:
Source:
BEA
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world festivals
 C. Ensure enforcement and maintenance
● With traffic police, ensure
that motor vehicles do not
ride or park on the space
dedicated for walking and
cycling.

● Maintain the planters,

street furniture, and other
installations with support
from residents,
shopkeepers, and local
stakeholders.

● Run the pilot testing for

minimum 1 month.

● Clean the site regularly Strict enforcement and maintenance

and reapply paint when it play a key role in creating successful
fades. pilot projects.
 Testing pilot interventions

1. Before pilot testing 2. During pilot testing 3. After pilot testing

a. Prepare a detailed work schedule a. Prepare the site a. Spread the word
b. Outline the proposed design b. Showcase and encourage
b. Prepare a traffic management
c. Put in effect the alternate traffic participation
plan
plan c. Ensure enforcement and
c. Identify stakeholders and
distribute responsibilities d. Implement the final design maintenance.
d. Seek necessary approvals
Don’t forget to document every step!

Before testing During testing After testing

Document the existing condition of the Document volunteers and other Document the transformation and its
street/intersection/neighbourhood stakeholders implementing the pilot. impact.
before the intervention.

Shoot a 10 minute video before and after testing at the same location, at the same time of the day
(peak hour preferred) + Capture photographs of same location before and after the implementation
 Before After

Use drone shots to capture the before

and after transformation achieved
through pilot implementation.
Source: WRI
Before After

Source: Coimbatore Smart City

 Follow the approach...

TEST LEARN SCALE

Test designs through Observe the pilots and Make necessary changes
quick pilot interventions gather feedback from and scale up solutions to
citizens transform the city
Use the Design Guidelines to refine the pilot intervention
designs.

Engage with your community to incorporate their feedback

and suggestions!
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 It is proven that it takes minimum 21 days to form a habit.

So, cities should maintain the pilot test on

ground for at least 1 month!

MAINTAIN THE PILOT &

TEST THE PILOT ON GROUND... CAPTURE LEARNINGS...
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4. Surface Treatment

Easy to Low Long Highly Easily Remarks

Application
apply Cost lasting visible available Preferred materials which can
last for 1 month trial

● Lane ● Available in limited colours

Thermoplastic Marking ● Takes time and machinery to
Paint ● Cycle Logo apply

Acrylic Distemper ● Surface ● Does not need any primer

paint treatment ● Takes longer to dry

Floor coat ● Surface ● Available in limited colours

treatment ● Takes time and machinery to
emulsion paint
apply

Water-based ● Surface ● Takes lesser time to dry

epoxy paint treatment

● Surface ● Available in many colours

Aerosol spray treatment
paint ● Cycle Logo
● Lane Needs machinery - wheeled
Aerosol markers Marking
●
applicator

● Surface ● Fades away after rains or heavy

Lime wash
treatment vehicular movement
 C. Gather feedback and stories
Refer the
During the kickoff event,
Guide to
collect feedback on the
measure the
interventions by:
impact of the
pilot
● Adding a feedback
intervention
board/suggestion boxes
at the event location
● Deploying volunteers to
collect individual
feedback
● Any other innovative
ideas to collect feedback
can be experimented!

Collect contact information of

the participants to ensure
that feedback can be
collected even after the event!
6. Street lighting
● Identify street segments
and areas within the
pilot with inadequate
lighting and install
street lights at a height
of 3-6m.

● Add additional street

lights, if required, at
junctions and conflict
points.

● Prune the trees to

remove obstructions.

Source: ITDP India