Hillsborough County Complete Streets Guide

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Street Typologies

SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL (C3R) Suburban Neighborhood Connector

Medium to high pedestrian and bicycle volume Slow speed local traffic - 25-35 MPH Low local truck volume (<10%)

Typically, 2+ lanes 10-11 feet Optional, may include refuge islands

10-12 feet Minimum 6 feet, buffered from travel lanes Marked on all four quadrants, High visibility, 1/8 th of a mile preferred Preferred, may be used in speed zones greater than 30 MPH Appropriate, may be used in speed zones greater than 25 MPH Optional, may be used in speed zones less than 25 MPH Bicycle pavement markings through intersections Bicycle racks at key destinations, bike counter and 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/CurbBulb-outs, Median Island, Lane Elimination, Lane Narrowing, Street Trees Two-way street, Traffic Circle, Roundabouts Speed Cushions/ Tables/ Humps, Raised Crosswalk/Intersection On-Street Parking, Signal Progression to Target Speed, Target Speed Reduction

Green Infrastructure on a Suburban Residential Roadway

Bioswales, Planters, Trees, Permeable Pavements Parklets, Parks, Trails Benches, trash cans Street and Pedestrian scale street lighting

Median with Trees along a Suburban Roadway

Adequate commercial driveway throat length. Shared driveways should be used to reduce curb-cuts. Provide frequent safe crossings for pedestrians, bikes, and cross traffic

Preferred Appropriate Parking Meters

Pedestrian and Bicycle wayfinding; High use destinations - Libraries, schools, parks, recreational destinations, other activity centers

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