Pedestrian Walkway Markings in Preston

Get in touch

A Pedestrian walkway sign is a vital part of any space that carries foot traffic.

Good markings for pedestrians do not just ensure their safety but dictate where they can cross and where the road meets the walkways.

We have produced a wide range of different pedestrian walkways across countless projects in Preston, helping to mark out safe areas on high-traffic surfaces.

We can create the marking options you need to make your road space safe. Whether you are looking to protect foot traffic from motorists or just want defined road line markings and walkway areas.

We can offer the markings you need to make your space safe and usable.

If you would like to find out more about the other road marking services we offer in Preston don't hesitate to get in touch with a member of our team today.

Get in Touch

Types of Pedestrian Walkway Markings

A Pedestrian walkway sign is designed to enhance pedestrian safety and make it clear where pedestrians can safely walk. They are typically found in high-traffic areas, such as near schools, parks, and shopping centres.

Here are some of the most common types of pedestrian walkway markings:

Crosswalks

Crosswalks are the most basic type of pedestrian walkway line marking. They are typically found at intersections and are designed to help pedestrians cross the street safely.

Crosswalks can be marked in a variety of ways, including with painted lines, textured pavement, or coloured materials.

Zebra Crossings

Zebra crossings are similar to crosswalks, but are marked with a series of parallel white stripes. Zebra crossings are often used in areas with heavy foot traffic, such as near schools or parks.

Shared Use Paths

Shared use paths are designated pedestrian paths that are also open to bicycles and other non-motorized vehicles. Shared-use paths may be marked with painted lines, coloured pavement, or other materials.

Pedestrian Islands

Pedestrian islands are raised or lowered sections of pavement that provide a safe space for pedestrians to wait in the middle of a busy street. Pedestrian islands may be marked with painted lines or other materials to make them more visible to drivers.

School Zone Markings

School zone markings are pedestrian walkway markings that are specifically designed for areas around schools.

They may include crosswalks, zebra crossings, or other markings that help to slow traffic and make it easier for children to cross the street safely.

Textured Pavement

In some cases, pedestrian walkway markings may include textured pavement. This can help to provide tactile feedback to pedestrians with visual impairments, making it easier for them to navigate the space safely.

Pedestrian Walkway Marking Cost Preston

The average cost of marking walkways for pedestrians varies between £600 to £1000 based on the situation.

In general, the larger the site and surface - and the more markings that are required - the more it will cost.

However, this price is highly flexible, depending on what line marking and safety elements are installed.

One marking option may be more expensive than another marking purely due to the amount of effort it takes to create said marking.

We aim to keep our walkways markings affordable to ensure that pedestrians, traffic and nearby workers are all kept safe near any road.

Our markings can be applied to any road surface as needed, whether they are used for safety reasons or for marking simple areas and road directions.

Benefits of Pedestrian Walkways

A pedestrian walkway line marking provides a range of benefits for both pedestrians and drivers. Here are some of the key benefits of pedestrian walkway markings:

  • Improved Safety: Pedestrian walkway markings are designed to improve safety for pedestrians by making it clear where they should walk and cross the street. This can help to reduce accidents and injuries.

  • Increased Visibility: Pedestrian walkway markings can be highly visible, which makes them easier for drivers to see. This can help to prevent accidents by alerting drivers to the presence of pedestrians.

  • Clearer Traffic Flow: Pedestrian walkway markings can help to improve traffic flow by directing pedestrians to cross at designated locations. This can reduce congestion and prevent accidents.

  • Enhanced Accessibility: Pedestrian walkway markings can be designed to be accessible for people with disabilities, such as those who use wheelchairs or have visual impairments. This can help to make public spaces more inclusive and accessible for everyone.

  • Aesthetically Pleasing: Pedestrian walkway markings can be designed to be visually appealing, which can improve the overall look and feel of public spaces.

  • Increased Pedestrian Activity: Pedestrian walkway markings can help to encourage more people to walk and bike, which can lead to a range of health and environmental benefits.

Thermoplastic Pedestrian Walkways

We understand how to start marking out a pedestrian walkway sign based on an area's shape, marking out the safe areas to start crossing and locations where pedestrians need to be careful where they are standing.

Marking out walkways in Preston is important for ensuring maximum safety and minimal accidents, no matter how much traffic uses that road.

Walking Man Symbol Car Park Marking

The man walking pedestrian sign is a core part of all pedestrian walkways and safety zones, showing where foot traffic may choose to walk. This creates clean outlines that mark the road from any walk spaces nearby.

While this might be one of the most basic markings you can include on any surface, it is also one of the most important markings in common use. Simple marking can go a long way towards protecting the public.

The man walking symbol marks that an area of road is safe to walk on or at least designed to accommodate pedestrians.

This may be useful for marking unconventional walkways in Preston, such as ones placed on the very side of the road rather than on separate pavement.

Bespoke Pedestrian Walkway Marking Design

We can produce pedestrian walkways to match each surface and situation.

Each design we create conforms to the needs of our clients, whether that is safety-marking walkways near heavy traffic and large vehicles or pinpointing cycle lanes on roads.

Find Out More

What Colour Are Pedestrian Walkways Marked?

A variety of colours allows us to create markings that can be distinguished at a glance. Installation of safety features alongside a coloured line marking can mark anything from the beginning of walkways to areas where workers may need to cross busy stretches of road.

Different colours are used for pedestrian walkway markings to convey different meanings. Here are some of the most common pedestrian walkway marking colours:

  • White: White is the most common colour used for pedestrian walkway markings. It is typically used for crosswalks, zebra crossings, and other designated pedestrian areas. White markings are highly visible and help to make it clear where pedestrians should walk.

  • Yellow: Yellow is often used for shared-use paths, which are designated pedestrian and bike paths. Yellow markings can help to distinguish these paths from other areas of the road and make it clear that they are for non-motorized traffic only.

  • Red: Red is sometimes used for special pedestrian zones, such as pedestrian plazas or areas with heavy foot traffic. Red markings can help to make these areas more visible and help to reduce accidents.

  • Blue: Blue is often used for markings that are designed to assist people with disabilities, such as textured pavement or markings that indicate the presence of a curb ramp.

  • Green: Green is sometimes used for bike lanes or pedestrian paths that are separated from vehicle traffic. Green markings can help to make it clear that these areas are designated for non-motorized traffic only.

  • Orange: Orange is used for temporary pedestrian walkway markings, such as those used during construction or special events.

By making it clear where pedestrians should walk and cross the street, these markings can help to reduce accidents and make public spaces more accessible for everyone. Pedestrian walkways could lead to different areas such as fire exits.

What are Pedestrian Walkways?

Pedestrian walkways are designated paths or areas that are intended for pedestrians to use when walking, running, or jogging. These walkways can be found in many different locations, including urban areas, parks, and residential neighbourhoods.

They are often marked with painted lines or signs to indicate that they are intended for pedestrian use only, and may also include features such as benches, streetlights, and landscaping.

Pedestrian walkways are designed to provide a safe and convenient route for people who are walking or jogging, separate from vehicular traffic.

They may be part of a wider network of walking and cycling routes, such as shared-use paths or greenways, which aim to encourage more people to use active transportation and reduce reliance on cars.

Pedestrian walkways are an important part of the country's efforts to promote sustainable transportation and reduce congestion and air pollution.

They provide a safe and healthy option for people to get around and can help to make cities and towns more pleasant and livable places to be.

FAQs

What is the Purpose of Pedestrian Walkway Markings?

The purpose of pedestrian walkway markings is to enhance pedestrian safety and make it clear where pedestrians can safely walk.

They can help to reduce accidents, improve traffic control, and make public spaces more accessible and inclusive.

Pedestrian walkways can be in workplaces such as warehouses, this is so the workers have their own pathways when other employees are dealing with heavy machinery such as forklifts, which overall creates a safe working environment.

Are There Any Laws Related to Pedestrian Walkway Markings?

There are laws related to pedestrian walkway markings, such as laws requiring drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and other designated pedestrian areas.

These laws vary depending on the jurisdiction, so it is important to check local laws and regulations for specific information.

Can a Pedestrian Walkway Sign be Installed on Any Road?

Pedestrian walkway markings can be installed on any road, but the decision to do so will depend on a variety of factors, including traffic volume, pedestrian activity, and available funding.

What is the Standard Width of a Pedestrian Walkway Marking?

An average pedestrian walkway marking is between 4-6 inches wide.

Whereas a wide pavement marking is double the width of a normal marking which will be around 8-12 inches wide.

Get In Touch

If you are ready to get extra safety markings added or want a whole marking overhaul installed, then our experts can help you get the markings you need to keep the public safe.

Vehicles and pedestrians can be a huge danger to one another, and good markings can be the difference between complete safety and multiple accidents in Preston.

Contact Our Team

Other Services We Offer

Searches Associated With Pedestrian Walkway Markings

  • Pedestrian Walkways In Warehouse UK

  • Pedestrian Walkway Width UK

  • Pedestrian Walkways In the Workplace

  • Safe Pedestrian Walkways UK

We cover Preston (Lancashire)

Get in touch

We aim to get back to you in 1 working day.


Skip to

Gallery

Other locations available for pedestrian walkway markings
Bastwell Daisyfield Yealand Conyers Water Gregson Lane Southward Bottom Blackburn Little Thornton Goodshaw Holmeswood Hurlston Hoscar Barber's Moor Scorton Knotts Cockden Fairview Laneside Well Bank Waterfoot Chatterton Hesketh Moss Bay Gate Marshaw Downholland Cross Holland Slack Wharles Newton Millhead Moorgate Runshaw Moor Forest Holme Syke Side Piercy Coppull Upper Thurnham Lewth Glasson Silverdale Moss Side Sollom Pilling Oakenclough Foulridge Church Clough Parbold Entwistle High Moor Hindle Fold Scarth Hill Whittlefield Five Lane Ends Bamber Bridge Overton Ribbleton Revoe Paythorne Penwortham Hardhorn Village Layton Wheatley Lane Fold Head Grimshaw Newton Golgotha Broad Clough Lytham Conder Green Mowbreck Brinscall Waddington Holden Skitham Revidge Nova Scotia Seven Stars Walthew Green Feniscowles Bashall Town Wrayton Much Hoole Birch Hall Roe Lee Hundred End Newton Hoohill Mossy Lea Over Kellet Farleton Clitheroe Cob Wall Stubbins Queenstown Brindle Halsall Whitechapel Royshaw Hill Cockerham Quernmore Ribbleton Hall Mythop Hawkshaw Roby Mill Higher Change Bolton Houses Chapeltown Harle Syke Broadfield Blackamoor Grimsargh Gressingham Old Langho Skerton Marton Fold Abraham Heights Sykes Queen's Park Whittlestone Head Blacksnape Yealand Redmayne Fosters Green Westby Tatham Hardhorn Turton Bottoms Caton Ingol Hothersall Millgate Norcross Height End Hesketh Bank Ashton-on-Ribble Preesall Park Tockholes Townsend Fold Lightfoot Green Great Mitton Sough Barnoldswick Tardy Gate Tanterton Harwood Bar Hollin Hall Brownhill Garstang South Shore Sherwood Lower Thurnham Fulwood Accrington Pudding Pie Nook Hey Strongstry Little Bispham Bispham Green Ulnes Walton Higher Broadhalgh Calder Vale Aldcliffe Park Place New Lane Swillbrook Wycoller Turn Fulwood Row Coppull Moor Sunderland Sherfin Winmarleigh Standen Hall Morecambe Rimington Oakenshaw Shaw Clough Corner Row Much Hoole Moss Houses Windy Harbour Bolton Town End Eskrigge Stalmine Moss Side Over Town Wheelton Far Banks Miller Fold St Michael's on Wyre West End Cleveleys Middleforth Green Royal Oak Elmers Green Radford Earby New Gate Sharneyford Freehold Grange Belthorn Gisburn Cotes Jack Green Tottleworth Whitworth Waterbarn Wade Hall Knowle Green Tosside Nooklands Adlington Woodnook Hill Dale Whitebirk Warton Four Lane Ends Ryelands Primrose Altham Walton Summit Hoyle Bottom Shawforth Duncombe Holden Vale Elswick Leys Shirdley Hill Beverley Hall Cross Brookfield Cotton Tree Caton Green Botton Head Cloughfold Higher Broad Clough Stacksteads Ribchester Hollin Bank Bickerstaffe Eccleston Hunger Hill Heasandford Dowbridge Sough Aughton Park Earcroft Melling Hartwood Stake Pool Whinny Edge Whittington Hare Runs Kellamergh Park Close Drummersdale Breedy Butts Oakenhead Wood Lower Cloughfold Haslingden Bolton Green Anchor Hall Carr Hugh Mill Wennington Crag Bank Tarleton Wensley Fold Warton Bank Guide Whitewell Bottom Great Marton Moss Potters Brook Barton Claughton Chorley Moor West Pimbo Farington Moss Lowerford Torrisholme Little Marton Livesey Fold Dill Hall Bailrigg Leck Knott End-on-Sea Penwortham Lane Longholme Lower Fold Pheasant Wood Broadgate Roughlee Burscough Bridge Deepdale Staining Brookhouse Moss Edge Pendleton Cliviger Eccleshill Horrocksford Low Moor Carleton Slaidburn Wymott Moor Side Ribby Higher Copthurst Clow Bridge Waterloo Heapey Moorlands Banks Great Altcar Green Lane Ridge Limbrick Slyne Booth Fold Broadfield Hest Bank Padiham Lane Bottom Avenham Hurlston Green Heath Charnock Aughton Newby Little Poulton Pleasington Gisburn Dunnockshaw Trough Gate Cowpe Higher Hogshead Edenfield Stanley Gate Lathom Marsh Houses Smith Green Waterslack Heaton's Bridge Crag Foot Winewall Enfield Bowgreave Norden Myerscough Smithy Towngate Euxton Roseacre Waterloo Read Halton Intack Hall Green Barrow Nook Lumb Town's Moor Cowan Bridge Clayton-le-Moors The Greaves Knuzden Brook Whalleys Black Pole Dalton Green Hoghton Bottoms Hale Nook Newchurch Normoss Clifton Chatburn Howick Cross Irwell Vale Huncoat Catforth New Longton Simonstone Higher Bartle Cadshaw High Cross Stalmine Preston Brierfield Town Centre Galgate Trawden Flax Moss Little Singleton Newsham Hyndburn Bridge Hareholme Staghills Green End Mere Brow Ewood Nab's Head Little Plumpton Hoddlesden Bowerham East Pimbo Haighton Top Ring o' Bells Great Marton Preesall Whittingham New Hall Hey Bracewell Newburgh Beardwood Greenhalgh Ratten Row Rossall Beach Goodshaw Fold Reeds Holme Waterside Pike Hill Acre School Lane Pincock Pimlico Chapel House Goose Green Barley Nook York Forest Becks Moss Side Hutton Moor Side Mereside Charnock Green Clayton-le-Dale Newton Catlow Leyland Larbreck Whittle-le-Woods Brighouse Green Clayton-le-Woods Rising Bridge Hollins Lane Over Leck Sunnyhurst Samlesbury Abbey Village Woodsfold Cowling Wrightington Edgworth Moor Gallows Hill Waterside Newtown Elston Cuerden Green Hambleton Foxhill Bank Heskin Green Boarsgreave Grimeford Village Holme Slack Hollins Grove Shadsworth Churchtown Crossmoor Bryning Waterfoot Newlands Little Marton Moss Side Walton-le-Dale Little Harwood Bowker's Green Cuerden Bare Osbaldeston Green Brock Longton Green Bank Haverbreaks Middleton Hornby Halton Green Ansdell Nether Burrow Maudlands Common Edge Hapton Easington Wrightington Bar Rake Head Green Haworth Crawshawbooth Fence Anderton Hala Dinckley Roach Bridge Fulledge Lower Ballam Greenfield Little Knowley Rose Grove Waverledge Mereclough Billington Edgworth Balladen Warbreck Pool Hey Rishton Saltcotes Colne Lower Green Bank Butt Yeats Howgill Tarnbrook Westhead Higher Croft Farringdon Park Ormskirk Wesham Booth Bridge Sharoe Green Yealand Storrs Birkacre Carr Hall Bunkers Hill Thistleton Town Green Wallbank Hurst Green Shaw Green Bispham Priest Hutton Weir Little Moor End Thorpe Green Glen Top Higher Heysham Fern Gore Rush Bed Church Helmshore Pot House Lenches White Lund Grindleton Pickup Bank Eagland Hill Cadley Ashton Bank Moss Side Sawley Cliffe East Gillibrands Red Bank Newbridge Helmcroft Spring Vale Sowerbutt's Green Bottom of Hutton Bank Houses Larches Brunshaw Inskip Lower Penwortham Scarisbrick Rose Hill Squires Gate Huttock Top Barrow Chorley Fishwick Osbaldeston New Town Coup Green Andertons Mill Bradley Bangor's Green Peel Bank Brook Street Brown Edge Walker's Hill Holt Green Brockhall Village Larkholme Marsh Side Farm Clayton Green Bulk Inskip Moss Side Mere Side Digmoor Weeton Thornton Stanhill Barrowford Fairhaven Hey Houses Marton Moss Side Wapping Blackpool Oswaldtwistle Nateby Aughton Over Burrow Blaguegate Little Marsden Little Layton Primrose Nun Hills Stanley Snape Green Scale Hall Tunstead Whitewell Poulton-le-Fylde Lucas Green Stopper Lane Riverside Docklands Wiswell Earnshaw Bridge Higher Constable Nog Tow Smallwood Hey Whitefield White Stake Lostock Hall Carr Cross Cow Hill Cuddy Hill Inglewhite Anchorsholme Fisher's Row Highfurlong Copp Red Scar Primet Bridge Cantsfield Rockliffe Skippool Whiteholme Sandham's Green Higher Baxenden Croston Cote Holme Chapels Staynall Sandylands Belmont Stydd Much Hoole Town Reedley Barnfield Bull Hill Lower Bartle Appley Bridge Croft Tunstall Willacy Lane End Bolton-le-Sands Spring Green Bay Horse Silverdale Green Grimshaw Park Adelphi Raikes Twiston Shireshead Laneshaw Bridge Pleckgate Up Holland West End Worsthorne Harrop Fold Lower House Lower Copthurst Higham Out Rawcliffe Edge Fold Ellel Sabden Hawes Side Higher Walton Ford Green Facit Lower Fold Rawtenstall Blacko Newton Waterside Heysham Freckleton Abbeystead Smithy Lane Ends Top o' th' Lane Edgeside Burnley Belgrave Copster Green St Anne's Bolton-by-Bowland Higher Ballam Longshaw Stanah Great Harwood Witton Blackleach Norbreck Whalley Peel Within Grove Golden Hill Lane Ends Bank Top Whin Lane End Town Head Dolphinholme Ward Green Cross Higher Wheelton Burnley Wood Constable Lee Lower Darwen Greave Spring Hill Nar Brookhouse Farington Scotforth Higher Audley The Straits Esprick Bashall Eaves Medlar Spring Side White Coppice Warton Mill Hill Ryal Fold Love Clough Ramsgreave Kelbrook Sunny Bower Holmes Coates North Holme Singleton Grunsagill Lammack Wray Baxenden Dam Side Kirkham Lytham St Anne's Hampson Green Samlesbury Bottoms Carry Bridge Elmslack Little Eccleston Laund Mere Syke Bonds Lane Head Hey Head Woodplumpton Brandwood Lea Riley Green Withnell West Gillibrands Lumb Frenchwood Salwick Cocker Bar Colne Edge Catterall Lomeshaye Shorey Bank Peel Hill Bruna Hill Holme Chapel Mellor Brook Lane Heads Great Plumpton Bretherton Winmarleigh Moss Nethertown Forton Cabus Withnell Fold Higherford Hambleton Moss Side Scout Haighton Green Cribden Side Wood Top Tanhouse Fleetwood Bacup Walker Fold Newsholme Worden Wilpshire Brownside Milnshaw Cottam Pinfold Ortner Burn Naze Bank Top Little Carleton Rufford Hurstwood Newchurch in Pendle Heaton Capernwray Thorney Holme Little Town Overtown Lower Baxenden Farington Lower Heysham Four Lane Ends Barton Siss Clough Tarlscough Marsden Height Nether Kellet Ashurst Stoneyholme Hesketh Lane Balderstone White Moss Myerscough Scaitcliffe Mawdesley Bleasdale Langho Cumeragh Village Matshead Meal Bank Nelson Red Bridge Bank Hey Ireby Salterforth Goodshaw Chapel Clayton Brook Turner Green North Shore Stock Rivington Scronkey Spen Brook Goosnargh Johnson's Hillock Monkroyd Treales Jack's Mere Dunsop Bridge Borwick Swarthdale Crawford Southfield Stubbins Newton-with-Scales Pilling Lane Crossgill Hare Appletree Carnforth Stodday Kingsfold Mellor Hoghton Chipping Feniscliffe Rake Foot Longridge Whalley Banks Hole House Marsh Whitehall Elswick Arkholme Great Knowley Robin Hood Sower Carr Great Eccleston Bilsborrow Tarleton Moss Wrea Green Trunnah Haskayne Hillock Vale Crow Trees Midge Hall Salesbury Haggate Sand Side Tewitfield Skelmersdale Charnock Richard Darwen Alleytroyds Higher Penwortham Edge End Claughton Weld Bank Lower Lee Longshoot Cow Ark Moor End Lancaster Bank Fold Lowgill Lea Town Habergham Walmer Bridge Seed Lee Downham West Bradford Long Ing Turpin Green Adlington Park Holland Lees Cold Row Moss Bridge Bescar Thursden Ollerton Fold The Row Burscough Grimshaw Green Dunnyshop Pippin Street The Wrangling Lower Audley Hollins Horton Hud Hey Worston Pennylands Higher Cloughfold Astley Village Ewood Bridge Lane Side Broughton Burnley Lane Knowley Cherry Tree Whinny Heights Little Hoole Moss Houses Becconsall