Hillsborough County Complete Streets Guide

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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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