Hillsborough County Complete Streets Guide

Hillsborough County Complete Streets Related Documents

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1 BACKGROUND COMPLETE STREETS GUIDES AND BEST PRACTICES The movement toward designing with the Complete Streets approach has resulted in the creation of many excellent resources regarding Complete Streets design. The creation of this document was aided through a thorough review of best practice approaches across the country. Design standards were included based on their inclusion across a number of leading publications as well as a context-sensitive approach to the unique needs and opportunities in Hillsborough County. Engineers and planners follow established standards and guidelines to prepare designs for roadway projects. Many of the existing standards and guidelines available at the federal and state levels provide some guidance on Complete Streets and their design. The most relevant of federal, national, and state standards and best practices are shown in the call out box. Development of this G uide builds on various local documents and policies summarized below.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR UNINCORPORATED HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY Transportation Element As noted in the introduction, Hillsborough County’s two-pronged system is comprised of its Context Based Classification system, as well as this Complete Street s Guide. To implement the classification system, the County has adopted its Context Based Classification System and Map in the Transportation Element of its Comprehensive Plan. In addition to the Context Based Classification Map, a layer has been provided on the County’s GIS Information and Mapping Tool. This map will be used as an internal resource to assist

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