THE city is planning to make more space for pedestrians and bicycles in future road renovation projects, with a new guideline on street design expected to be issued by the end of the month.

According to draft version of the Shanghai Street Design Guideline, any redesign of the road system will shift focus to people rather than vehicles.

The guideline will also provide practical requirements to help designers and other involved parties. They will include different colors to highlight lanes for non-motor vehicles, and space for restaurants or shop owners to set up tables and chairs outdoors, and more room for pedestrians.