Hillsborough County Complete Streets Guide

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Safer Roadways: A Complete Streets Guide

Table 3-10 - Summary Considerations User Features Pedestrian and Bicycle Volumes

URBAN GENERAL (C4) Urban 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 8 feet, buffered from travel lanes Marked, high visibility, 1/8-mile intervals, Painted Crosswalks

Bicycle Facilities Separated Facility Protected Bike Lane Bike Lane Extensions Other Amenities

N.A.

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

Bike Route / Sharrows / Bike Lane

Frequent placement of bicycle racks and repair stations, micromobility hubs

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, benches, system/route map, bike racks, lighting

Traffic Calming / Speed Management Street Width Reduction

Corner Extensions/Curb Bulb-outs, Median Island, Lane Elimination, Lane Narrowing, Street Trees, Building Lines, Painted Intersections Chicane, Pinch Points/Mid-block Neckdowns, Traffic Circle, Roundabouts, On-Street Parking Speed Cushions/ Tables/ Humps, Raised Crosswalk/Intersection On-Street parking, Speed Radar Feedback Signs, Signals set for Target Speed

Horizontal Deflection

Vertical Deflection

Operational Elements

Placemaking Green Infrastructure

Bioswales, Planters, Trees Parklets, Parks, Trails, Street Art

People Space Street Amenities Street Lighting

Benches, Trash Cans

Pedestrian-scale street lighting

Access Management Driveways

Should not be allowed in intersection functional area

Median Design

Frequent openings

Parking Management On-Street Parking

Preferred 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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