F. COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS Sunrise Boulevard, University Drive and Oakland Park Boulevard are heavily traveled arterials that feed the larger regional area as well as surround the perimeter of east Sunrise. Even though these thoroughfares have sidewalks and sometimes bicycle lanes, these streets are not pedestrian or bicycle friendly. Opportunities to improve their use and aesthetics are still possible with the use of easements to expand the sidewalk and incorporate bicycle facilities. In a few areas, service streets may be useful to reduce the number of curb cuts along these major arterials and improve connectivity within a parcel or between parcels. Reducing the number of curb cuts along arterials is important to reduce the impact on traffic flow and the number of conflict points between pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles. These tools are important as these streets intersect with east Sunrise’s neighborhood center streets. Like the neighborhood centers, maintaining building frontage along the street edge is essential to make the pedestrian experience continuous, pleasant and safe. While this is preferred, it is not completely necessary. Buildings lining the street, at the intersections of major corridors with Sunset Strip, will help define entry points into east Sunrise. Corner plazas and special architecture features that create a gateway entry should be incorporated at these intersections. This, however, will only be feasible if the market conditions exist to redevelop these neighborhood centers or at the very least the out parcels along the main corridors. As redevelopment occurs, there are opportunities to implement an easement to expand the sidewalk area and provide shade trees. Sidewalks should be wide and contain shade trees to provide ample space for outdoor dining and comfort for pedestrians. Opportunity to include wide awnings or covered arcades over sidewalk area to provide shelter from weather should be explored. Parallel on-street parking to buffer pedestrians from street traffic on service streets are ideal. Streetscape furnishing, lighting and materials should reflect a neighborhood commercial character and include a comprehensive signage wayfinding system. Buildings should be mixed-use with ground floor retail storefronts.
SUNRISE BOULEVARD
R.O.W
STREET SECTION
Description
01 02 03 04
Sidewalk width varies
Three lanes in each direction 13’-6” median with turn lane
Major arterial street lighting fixtures
Short and Mid-Term Improvements
5’
5’
01 02 03 04 05 06
Maintain existing curb
Narrow lane widths; restripe
Designate bicycle lanes on both sides and provide buffer with bendable barrier Increase tree canopy along sidewalk (pedestrian comfort; shade) Provide additional landscape at median (street aesthetics) Provide “commercial” character banners at street light posts (community identity and branding) Provide wayfinding signage at major intersections (community identity and branding) Provide enhancements to bus stops; shelter structure, bench, bicycle storage (pedestrian comfort) Crosswalk enhancements at major intersections and mid-block crossings; paint day with the community (community identity and branding) Provide “gateway” sign at the intersection of Sunset Strip and Sunrise Boulevard (community identity and branding)
07
08
PLAN
09
LEGEND
AL
C D
G/T
PL TG
SF VV
Asphalt Removal & Landscape
Curb and GuƩer
Strip of Grass/ Shade Tree
Planters
Single-Family Home Vehicular Verge Excess Pavement
10
B
L
Bicycle Lane Bicycle Buffer
Driveway
Travel Lane
Tree Grates Sidewalk
BB BU
DBL EAS
Dedicated Bus Lane M/TL Median/ Turn Lane
S
X Y
P
SB
Building
Easement
Parking
Setback
Yard
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