Context Classification Context Based Classifications have been defined for all the County maintained roadways and prioritize the users of the roadway to best serve them and support the adjacent land use and development patterns. Context Based Classifications provide a link between land use and transportation planning efforts by defining overall development patterns and form for Collector and Arterial roadways. Along with Context Based Classifications, the Complete Street Guidebook and County Design Manual provide guidance to implement appropriate street improvements for the context of the roadway, travel modes, and community environment. Hillsborough County’s Context Based Classification system includes five contexts derived from Future Land Use Community Plans - Rural, Suburban Residential, Commercial, Town, and Urban General. The context classifications of County roads in the 56th Street Redevelopment Area include Suburban Residential, Suburban Commercial, and Suburban Town. As indicated in Table 9 , Harney Road and Orient Road currently have a posted speed limit that is greater than the target speed for their respective context classifications. It is recommended to implement speed management strategies in order to reduce the posted speed limit based on the target context classification speed. Each context classification includes typical section design elements that are designated as high and low priority. The missing required elements identified in Table 9 are considered high priority for each context classification and are recommended improvements for the roadways. Table 9. 56th Street Redevelopment Area Context Classification
Roadway
Context Classification
Posted Speed Target Speed
Missing Required Elements
Suburban Commercial Suburban Residential Suburban Commercial
35 MPH 35 MPH 45 MPH 40 MPH
25 – 35 MPH
Shared Use Path
Hanna Road Sligh Avenue Harney Road Orient Road
25 – 35 MPH Sidewalk (fill gaps) and shared lane markings
25 – 35 MPH
Shared Use Path
Suburban Town
20 – 25 MPH Dedicated pedestrian and bike facilities
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