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Safer Roadways: A Complete Streets Guide
Figure 2-1 Street Zones
Frontage Zone The frontage zone is the area between buildings, fences, or yards, and the pedestrian zone. For buildings that abut the sidewalk, this zone provides a buffer between building activities (doors opening, window shoppers) and the movement along the sidewalk. This space could be used for café seating, store displays, and building entrances, etc. This zone should be maximized on main streets and in town centers, but not at the expense of reducing the pedestrian zone below the recommended minimum widths . Pedestrian Zone The pedestrian zone is the area dedicated to walking or moving along the sidewalk. It should provide a logical, straight path and line up with crosswalks, where feasible. Obstructions, displays, plantings, and furniture should not extend into the pedestrian zone and should be ADA compliant. Surfaces should allow for this zone to retain its mobility function in all weather conditions. Lighting and width are important to creating a welcoming environment that accommodates all users, particularly in high pedestrian volume areas. Encouraging people to walk, bicycle, or access transit safely requires a connected pedestrian and bicycle network. People on foot often travel slower, make shorter trips than Pedestrian Zone
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