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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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