Hillsborough County Complete Streets Guide

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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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