Street Design Manual for Oslo
Summary
The municipality of Oslo has a vision of the capital as “a greener, warmer and more inclusive city for everyone.”
The streets must provide functions beyond traffic flow and recreation, on account of the many comprehensive spatial demands. This requires a new approach for planning and implementation. This street design manual sets out principles and technical
requirements for the prioritising of city life, different groups of road-users, infrastructure above and below ground, vegetation and infrastructure that conforms to universal design. Great emphasis has been placed on good solutions for managing stormwater, establishing vegetation and providing for universal design, in addition to the more traditional aspects of street planning on account of different road-users.
The new manual describes the expected design of streets in new urban development and transformation areas. Nevertheless, similarly
to existing street structure, these urban development areas may require compromises and deviations from the manual on account of spatial limitations for different street functions.
The street design manual is a tool for all involved parties in the planning process of existing – and new street projects. The manual provides an overview of the subject areas that the Agency for Urban Environment is responsible for managing. It should be used in projects relating to analysis, detailed planning, construction, operation and maintenance of municipal streets.