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Safer Roadways: A Complete Streets Guide
Table 3-6 -Summary Considerations User Features Pedestrian and Bicycle Volumes
RURAL (C1&C2) Rural Neighborhood
Low pedestrian and bicycle volume
Traffic Speeds Truck Volumes Traveled Way Travel Lanes
Slow to medium speed local traffic - 25 - 35 MPH
Local truck volume
Typically, 2 lanes
Lane Width
11 feet, wide shoulders for slower vehicles and bikes
Median
N.A.
Pedestrian Facilities Pedestrian Zone - Total Width
N.A.
Sidewalk Width
Minimum 6 feet, buffered from travel lanes, marked crossings
Bicycle Facilities Separated Facility Protected Bike Lane
Preferred, may be used in speed zones greater than 30 MPH Preferred, may be used in speed zones greater than 25 MPH
Bike Blvd / Sharrows / Bike Lane
May be used in speed zones less than 25 MPH
Bike Lane Extensions
Bicycle pavement markings through intersections, marked crossings
Other Amenities
Bicycle racks at key destinations
Transit Stop Features Transit Stops Access to Transit Stop
N.A. N.A. N.A.
Transit Amenities
Traffic Calming / Speed Management Street Width Reduction
Corner Extensions/CurbBulb-outs, Median Island, Lane Elimination, Lane Narrowing, Street Trees Mid-block Neckdowns/Pinch Points, Traffic Circle, Roundabouts
Horizontal Deflection Vertical Deflection Operational Elements Placemaking Green Infrastructure
Speed Cushions/ Tables, Raised Crosswalk/Intersection
Target Speed reduction
Bioswales, Planters, Trees, Infiltration Trenches
People Space Street Amenities Street Lighting
N.A. N.A.
Street and Pedestrian-scale lighting at intersections and crossings
Access Management Driveways
Should not be allowed in intersection functional area
Median Design
N.A.
Parking Management On-Street Parking
Appropriate Preferred
Off-Street Parking
Technology Considerations
N.A.
Wayfinding
Pedestrian and Bicycle wayfinding to destinations - Libraries, schools, parks, recreational destinations, other activity centers
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