B4 Streets for people

Streets are more than just routes for traffic, they can play an important role in providing access to vital places and spaces where daily life happens. The codes within this section are here to help applicants design streets that are safe, inclusive, and enjoyable for everyone. This section supports the creation of well-connected, people-friendly streets that encourage active travel and strengthen community life.

Market Place in Pontefract which is covered by stone coloured block paving with shops shown on either side of the civic space, shoppers walking through the space and blue and yellow bunting runs across the civic space between the buildings.

Figure 86: Shows a pedestrianised street in the centre of Pontefract