Hillsborough County Complete Streets Guide

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Safer Roadways: A Complete Streets Guide

Table 3-7 - Summary Considerations User Features Pedestrian and Bicycle Volumes

SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (C3R) Suburban Neighborhood

High pedestrian and bicycle volume Slow speed local traffic - 25-30 MPH

Traffic Speeds Truck Volumes Traveled Way Travel Lanes

Local truck volume

Typically, 2 lanes

Lane Width

10 feet Optional

Median

Pedestrian Facilities Pedestrian Zone - Total Width

10-12 feet

Sidewalk Width Crossings

Minimum 6 feet, buffered from travel lanes Marked and frequent, 1/8 th of a mile preferred

Bicycle Facilities Separated Facility Protected Bike Lane Bike Lane Extensions Other Amenities

Optional, may be used in speed zones greater than 30 MPH Preferred, may be used in speed zones greater than 25 MPH Appropriate, may be used in speed zones less than 25 MPH Bicycle pavement markings through intersections Bicycle racks at key destinations, repair station may be considered Signed bus stops, preferred spacing: 0.25 - 0.50 mile Safe, convenient, and frequent street crossings should be provided Bus shelters in high use areas, benches, system/route map, bike racks, lighting Corner Extensions/Curb Bulb-outs, Median Island, Lane Elimination, Lane Narrowing, Street Trees Chicane, Realigned Intersection, Traffic Circle, Roundabouts Speed Cushions/ Tables/ Humps, Raised Crosswalk/Intersection On-Street parking, Target Speed reduction

Bike Blvd / Sharrows / Bike Lane

Transit Stop Features Transit Stops Access to Transit Stop

Transit Amenities

Traffic Calming / Speed Management Street Width Reduction

Horizontal Deflection Vertical Deflection Operational Elements

Placemaking Green Infrastructure

Bioswales, Planters, Trees

People Space Street Amenities Street Lighting

Parklets, Parks, Trails Benches, trash cans

Pedestrian-scale street lighting

Access Management Driveways

Should not be allowed in intersection functional area

Median Design

N.A.

Parking Management On-Street Parking

Appropriate Appropriate

Off-Street Parking

Technology Considerations

N.A. N.A.

Wayfinding

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