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Safer Roadways: A Complete Streets Guide TYPOLOGY SELECTION: SYMMES ROAD CORRIDOR
Figure 7-17 Typology Selection Process for Symmes Road
SYMMES ROAD
Context Class
2. IDENTIFY POTENTIAL TYPOLOGIES • Suburban Residential Connector, C3R
Potential Typologies
2. REVIEW FUTURE LAND USE CATAGORIES & 3. UNDERSTAND THE FUTURE CHARACTER OF THE AREA • RSC-6 – Single Family conventional (north side of Symmes + south side west of wetland area) • Neighborhood Mixed Use (south side of Symmes) • Gibsonton Community Area Plan - Walkability, Connectivity, South Coast Greenway
Review Future Land Use Categories
Understand the future character of the area
4. TYPOLOGY SELECTED •
Select appropriate typology
Suburban Residential Connector C3R
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Priority Elements
o Narrow travel lanes, shared use path, tree lawns/buffer o Trees, landscaping, lighting, amenities o 25-35 MPH Target Speed
The Comprehensive Plan Mobility Section Map 3, Context Classification Network, shows that this Corridor has a Context Based Classification of Suburban Residential (C3R). As seen in Chapter Three, two potential typologies have been created for this Classification: Suburban Neighborhood and Suburban Neighborhood Connector. Figure 7-17 illustrates the process to choose a specific typology, first review the Future Land Use and the Gibsonton Community Plan ( located in the Livable Communities Element of the Comprehensive Plan) for direction on the plan for the corridor. The Future Land Uses in the area are mainly Residential- and Suburban Mixed Use-6. The Gibsonton Community plan calls for sidewalks and landscaping along Symmes Road. The Plan also calls for the revitalization of the Gardenville Recreation Center, which is located on the west end of the corridor. According to the Greenways and Trails Master Plan, the South Coast Greenway will pass Symmes Road and connect north through Palm River. Given the Future Land Use and Gibsonton Community Plan, along with the fact that the area is predominantly developed with single family homes without direct access to the street, the proper typology selection is Suburban Neighborhood Connector. Table 3-1 in Chapter Three provides direction on how to review the existing and planned land uses to select a typology. This typology allows travel through neighborhoods and connects neighborhoods to other activity areas. Separation is considered between vehicles and pedestrians or bicyclists for safety and comfort.
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