Foreshoreway
Encyclopedia
A foreshoreway is a type of greenway
that provides a public right of way along the edge of a waterbody.
Foreshoreways are usually focused on sustainable behaviours and hence are a common facility for sustainable transport
. The terminology was derived to assist to avoid the perception of a pavement favouring either pedestrians (footpath
) 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 are not part of the foreshoreway. Greenways cross waterways via greenbridges.
Common types of foreshoreways include oceanway
and riverwalk
.
Greenway (landscape)
A greenway is a long, narrow piece of land, often used for recreation and pedestrian and bicycle user traffic, and sometimes for streetcar, light rail or retail uses.- Terminology :...
that provides a public right of way along the edge of a waterbody.
Foreshoreways are usually focused on sustainable behaviours and hence are a common facility for sustainable transport
Sustainable transport
Sustainable transport refers to any means of transport with low impact on the environment, and includes walking and cycling, transit oriented development, green vehicles, CarSharing, and building or protecting urban transport systems that are fuel-efficient, space-saving and promote healthy...
. The terminology was derived to assist to avoid the perception of a pavement favouring either pedestrians (footpath
Footpath
A Footpath is a thoroughfare intended for by pedestrians but not by motorized vehicles. The term is often for paths within an urban area that offer shorter quieter routes for pedestrians, they may also provide access to the surrounding countryside or parks...
) or cyclists (bikeway
Bikeway
A Bikeway is a route, way or path which in some manner is specifically designed and /or designated for bicycle travel.-See also:*Bicycle boulevard*Bicycle trail*Bicycle transportation engineering*Foreshoreway*Greenway* List of cycleways...
). 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 are not part of the foreshoreway. Greenways cross waterways via greenbridges.
Common types of foreshoreways include oceanway
Oceanway
An oceanway is a form of foreshoreway that provides sustainable public access along an oceanfront area. The terminology was derived to avoid the perception of a pavement favouring either pedestrians or cyclists ....
and riverwalk
Riverwalk
Riverwalk is a name often given to a foreshoreway or pedestrian zone adjacent to a river.Some famous examples of riverwalks are:-In the United States:* Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale, Florida* Tampa Riverwalk in Tampa, Florida...
.