Hillsborough County Complete Streets Guide

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Safer Roadways: A Complete Streets Guide

Urban General (C4) The Urban General (C4) context is located in the Urban Service Area and should have a well- connected street network that is comprised of a mix of uses at the highest densities expected in Hillsborough County’s unincorporated urbanized areas. Urban General (C4) streets typically align with one of two typologies: Urban Neighborhood and Main Street. Special attention to typology selection should be used in these areas, as land-use cues may not provide guidance in the selection. Community Plans may provide the basis for how the street segment will ultimately appear as they contain text, illustrative maps, and graphics that paint a picture of the desired outcomes. Additional study may be required, including market analysis and a review of surrounding development patterns. A summary of typology characteristics is presented in Table 3-10, and typology profiles are provided in Figures 3-12 and 3-13. URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD These streets are fronted by a majority-residential mix of land use and driveways are discouraged. Rear loaded residential is the preferred form, but these areas may not have

built out with that condition. Streets are planned to have slower vehicle speeds, moderate vehicle volumes, and high volume of pedestrians and bicyclists traveling on short trips between home and parks, schools, and activity centers. On-street parking and transit facilities should be considered, as needed. MAIN STREET Main Streets are intended to be walkable districts, fronted by majority-commercial and retail mix of uses. Streets are planned to have slow to moderate vehicle speeds, and high volumes of pedestrians and bicycles. In these districts, the safety and comfort of non-motorists is prioritized. On- street parking and transit facilities are necessary to support the commercial function of the street.

Urban Neighborhood

Main Street

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