2.6.2 Streetscape Design
Within the Central Area, three different types of streetscape design have been identified, through an analysis of the urban structure. These include Primary Street, Secondary Street and Tertiary Streets. As capital improvement projects occur, the design and treatment of these street types should maintain similar characteristics and design principles. Outlined below are the design principles by street type. Primary Street: These are the organizing streets for the community and are expected to be the central access roads to and from the downtown area. The design of the streetscapes should be focused on vehicular travel and pedestrian circulation. Where possible sidewalks should be no less than 1.8 metres wide and be buffered from the road with a minimum 1.5 metre boulevard. Tree planting should be continuous along the length of the street to provide shade to pedestrians and frame the edges of the road way. Secondary Street: Secondary Streets are identified as streets that define the edges of the core area, and support key destinations within the downtown such as the hospital. The design of streetscapes should be focused on pedestrian and cyclist travel while
accommodating vehicles. Where possible the sidewalks should be no less than 2 metres wide and be buffered from moving vehicles with on-street parking lanes and, if possible, a widened travel lane to safely accommodate cyclists. Cyclist routes around the downtown should be marked by signage. Tertiary Street: Tertiary or local streets are the less traveled streets that complement the overall circulation of the downtown with a fine grain block structure. These streets are primarily pedestrian streets and should be designed with a focus on pedestrian comfort and the encouragement of slow moving vehicular traffic. Please refer to Appendix F: Summary of Transportation Analysis, for more information.
Legend Primary Street (Existing) Secondary Street (Existing) Tertiary Street (Existing) Tertiary Connection (Potential) Intersection (Signalized) Study Area Boundary
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Tillsonburg Central Area Design Study
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