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Art. 2 Federal Act of October 4, 1985 on Footpaths and Hiking Trails (FPWHT) - Pedestrian Path Networks

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Art. 2 LCPR · Pedestrian Path Networks

Pedestrian path networks are generally located within urban areas.

They include pedestrian paths, pedestrian zones, shared spaces, and other similar infrastructures, logically connected. Sidewalks and pedestrian crossings can serve as links.

Pedestrian paths provide access to and connect residential areas, workplaces, kindergartens and schools, public transport stops, public facilities, leisure areas, and shopping centers.

← Art. 1 LCPR Federal Law of October 4, 1985, on Footpaths and Hiking Trails (LPHW) - Purpose Art. 3 LCPR →

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Court Decisions Applying This Provision (7)

VB.2006.00245 · zh (§ 2 FWG)
Municipality Standing and Proportionality in Building Line Establishment for Pathway
This provision is listed among the relevant norms, suggesting its application in the substantive outcome.
AC.2008.0311 · vd (art. 2 LCPR)
Property Owner v. Road Widening Approval with Traffic Calming Condition
Cited to justify the necessity of coordinating the pedestrian crossing on the cantonal road to connect residential areas to public transport stops.
GE.2009.0056 · vd (art. 2 LCPR)
Parking Ban Compliance with Traffic Calming Measures
The court considered that the road is part of pedestrian networks whose purpose is covered by this article when justifying the need for traffic calming measures.
R 2007 116 · gr (Art. 2 Bundesgesetz über Fuss- und Wanderwege 1985 (FWG; SR 704))
Property Owners v. City Development Plan Approval (Variant 1 vs. Variant 2 Path)
Cited as a legal mandate requiring prompt implementation of pedestrian-friendly walkways.
R 2007 115 · gr (Art. 2 Gesetz für einen menschen- und umweltfreundlichen Stadtverkehr v. 1989 [RB 661]; Art. 2 Bundesgesetz über Fuss- und Wanderwege 1985 [FWG; SR 704]; Art. 7, 83 und 86 Baugesetz der Stadt 2006 [RB 611])
Property Owners v. Municipality Regarding Development Plan Footpath Route
These provisions establish the obligation to promote pedestrian-friendly paths, justifying the chosen route over the alternatives.
AC.1991.0089 · vd (art. 2 al. 2 LCPR)
Municipal Traffic Ban Upheld Against Environmental and Commercial Challenges
Cited in the reasoning to confirm that the pedestrian zone creation aligns with the Federal Act on Footpaths and Hiking Trails.
AC.1992.0014 · vd (art. 2 LCPR)
Property Owners Vindicated: Road Widening Project Annulled Due to Safety Concerns
Cited in the reasoning to establish the legal context of the road being considered a pedestrian path.