Numerous pedestrian bridges are the result of a car-oriented approach in the Tehran transportation network. Considering the vast maintenance costs and unacceptable functional efficiency, it is essential to change the planning approach from car to pedestrian in Tehran. This study attempted to the pathology of pedestrian bridges in Tehran and provide effective and timely policy solutions for them using the Content Identifying Method (CIM) and summarizing necessary measures from different studies. Solutions will be offered at different levels, from short to long-term solutions. This study concludes that pedestrian bridges should be re-evaluated in terms of location, design, continuous transportation network, and maintenance to improve quality of life. These solutions should be implied at the proper period with consideration of the needs of citizens and the existing issues of pedestrian bridges. They can be done based on management mechanisms by creating inter-sectoral coordination between related organizations and institutions.

Nasim Sahraei Nejad

DAMAGES AND POLICY SOLUTIONS FOR PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES IN TEHRAN, IRAN

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