Hillsborough County Complete Streets Guide

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Safer Roadways: A Complete Streets Guide

Table 3-8 - Summary Considerations User Features Pedestrian and Bicycle Volumes

SUBURBAN COMMERCIAL (C3C) Neighborhood Commercial

High pedestrian and bicycle volume

Traffic Speeds Truck Volumes Traveled Way Travel Lanes

Slow to Medium speed, local traffic - 25-35 MPH

Low local truck volume

Typically, 2+ lanes

Lane Width

10-11 feet

Median

Optional, may include refuge islands

Pedestrian Facilities Pedestrian Zone - Total Width

10-12 feet

Sidewalk Width Crossings

8 -10 feet, buffered from travel lanes Marked on all four quadrants, High visibility, frequent at 1/8-mile intervals

Bicycle Facilities Separated Facility

Appropriate, may be used in speed zones greater than 30 MPH

Protected Bike Lane

Preferred, may be used in speed zones greater than 25 MPH

Bike Route / Sharrows / Bike Lane

May be used in speed zones less than 25 MPH Bicycle pavement markings through intersections

Bike Lane Extensions Other Amenities

Frequent provisionof bicycle racks and repair stations, micromobility hubs, Bicycle Counter

Transit Stop Features Transit Stops Access to Transit Stop

Signed bus stops, preferred spacing: 0.25 - 0.50 mile

Safe, convenient, and frequent street crossings should be provided

Transit Amenities

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, Building lines (zero setback) Speed Cushions/ Tables/ Humps, Raised Crosswalk/Intersection On-Street Parking, Signal Progression to Target Speed, Target Speed Reduction, Speed Radar Feedback Signs Chicane, Traffic Circle, Roundabouts

Traffic Calming / Speed Management Street Width Reduction

Horizontal Deflection Vertical Deflection Operational Elements

Placemaking Green Infrastructure

Bioswales, Planters, Trees, Permeable Pavements

People Space

Parklets, Parks, Trails Benches, trash cans

Street Amenities Street Lighting

Street and Pedestrian scale street lighting

Access Management Driveways

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

Median Design

Parking Management On-Street Parking

Preferred Appropriate

Off-Street Parking

Technology Considerations

Parking Meters

Wayfinding

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

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