Foreshoreway
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A foreshoreway is a public right of way along the edge of a waterbody. The terminology was derived to assist to avoid the perception of a pavement favouring either pedestrians (walkway) or cyclists (bikeway). The foreshoreway is often defined as the paved route pathway accessible to public pedestrians that is closest to the waterline and offers the opportunity to move along the waterbody. Dead ended sections of pathway that offer public access only to a waterbody or across a waterbody are not part of the foreshoreway.
Common types of foreshoreways include oceanway and riverwalk.
[edit] Foreshoreway Advantages
Foreshoreways are often superior green mode corridors for reasons including;
- safer for users
- less street crossings
- less driveway crossings
- follow contours (level)
- attractive foreshore vistas
- allow access to coastal recreation
- Often more space for full width pavements
- less need for obstructions like traffic signs, service pit lids, light poles and bus stops within pavement
- often more light, more breezes and less shadows then alternatives
- often separated from the air quality and noise problems associated with walking beside busy roads
- promotes a connection with the environment
