Studmarc® Tactile Walkways and Crossings

Studmarc® Tactile Walkways and Crossings provide clear, compliant guidance and hazard warnings for visually impaired pedestrians in temporary routing environments. Designed to replicate the safety and consistency of permanent tactile paving, the system ensures accessible wayfinding across roadworks, station platforms, events, and public spaces where surfaces are disrupted or uneven.

The interlocking modular design allows fast installation and removal without tools. Each 1 m × 1 m mat connects via a precision jigsaw edge, forming a stable, anti-slip surface that stays securely in place under pedestrian flow. The modular system adapts to any site layout with straight runs, corners, T-junctions, and crossing points, enabling a consistent tactile route across complex pedestrian areas. Manufactured from durable, high-grip polymer, the mats remain firm and weather-resistant, maintaining tactile definition in all conditions.

Two tactile patterns are available: the Blister Surface, which uses a raised dome profile to indicate hazard warning and crossing points, and the Directional Surface, which features elongated bars to guide pedestrians safely along defined routes. Both patterns comply with Department for Transport (DfT) specifications, with the Directional Surface further approved in the Network Rail Design Guide (June 2024).

Features and Benefits

• Inclusive, compliant tactile design – provides safe navigation and hazard warnings for visually impaired users.

• Two surface types – Blister Surface for hazard and crossing warnings, Directional Surface for defined route guidance.

• Modular interlocking system – connects quickly without tools for fast installation and removal.

• Approx. 1 m × 1 m mat size – flexible for walkways, junctions, and crossings.

• Durable, anti-slip polymer construction – stable, weather-resistant, and suitable for heavy foot traffic.

• Multiple anti-slip textures tested to BS 7976 – ensures safe grip in wet and dry conditions.

• Weighted base for stability – reduces movement and maintains contact on uneven ground.

• High-visibility colourfast finish – retains visibility and performance in outdoor use.

• Flexible configuration – adapts layouts for straight runs, corners, T-junctions, and crossing points.

• Patent protected – UK and international design registrations filed.

Specifications

Regulatory Compliance

• Equality Act 2010 – supports inclusive accessibility across temporary pedestrian routes.

• Department for Transport (DfT) – Guidance on the Use of Tactile Paving Surfaces

• Network Rail Design Guide (June 2024) – approved for Directional Surface application

• BS 7976 – slip resistance testing and verification

Common Applications

• Temporary pedestrian walkways – provides safe navigation during construction, utility or road works, or diversions.

• Crossing points and station platforms – ensures hazard awareness and guidance in high-traffic areas.

• Events and public spaces – creates accessible routes in non-permanent venues.

• Transport hubs and interchanges – supports inclusive access during maintenance or route changes.