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Safer Roadways: A Complete Streets Guide
Table 3-9 - Summary Considerations User Features Pedestrian and Bicycle Volumes
SUBURBAN TOWN (C3T) Town Neighborhood
High pedestrian and bicycle volume Slow speed local traffic - 20-25 MPH
Traffic Speeds Truck Volumes Traveled Way Travel Lanes
Local truck volume
Typically, 2 lanes
Lane Width
10 feet
Median
Optional, may include refuge islands
Pedestrian Facilities Pedestrian Zone - Total Width
10-12 feet
Sidewalk Width Crossings
Minimum 6 feet, buffered from travel lanes Marked, High Visibility, 1/8-mile intervals, Mid-block Crossings, Painted Crosswalks
Bicycle Facilities Separated Facility Protected Bike Lane Bike Lane Extensions Other Amenities
N.A.
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
Bicycle racks at key destinations, Bicycle Counters and repair station may be considered
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 Bus shelters in high use areas, benches, system/route map, bike racks, lighting Corner Extension/Curb Bulb-outs, Median Island, Lane Elimination, Lane Narrowing, Street Trees, Painted Intersections Chicane, Mid-block Neckdowns/Pinch Points, Traffic Circle, Roundabouts Speed Cushions/ Tables/ Humps, Raised Crosswalk/Intersection On-Street parking, Speed Radar Feedback Signs, Signals set for Target Speed
Transit Amenities
Traffic Calming / Speed Management Street Width Reduction
Horizontal Deflection
Vertical Deflection Operational Elements Placemaking Green Infrastructure
Bioswales, Planters, Trees Parklets, Parks, Trails, Street Art
People Space
Street Amenities Street Lighting
N.A.
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.
Wayfinding
Pedestrian and Bicycle wayfinding; High use destinations - Libraries, schools, parks, recreational destinations, other activity centers
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