Context Classification 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. 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. Context based classification focus on local context and typologies to address use and community needs, connectivity, walkability, placemaking, livability, and community values. The context classifications of County roads in the Palm River Redevelopment Area include Suburban Residential, Suburban Commercial, and Urban General. As indicated in Table 9 , Hartford Street, South 78th Street, Causeway Boulevard, South Falkenburg Road, and Madison Avenue 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 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 or 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. Context Classification
Roadway
Context Classification
Posted Speed Target Speed
Missing Required Elements
Shared Use Path (remove on-street bike lanes and widen sidewalk) Shared Use Path (remove on-street bike lanes and widen sidewalk)
50 MPH
Suburban Commercial
25 – 35 MPH
Causeway Boulevard
45 MPH
Suburban Residential
25 – 35 MPH
Falkenburg Road
45 MPH 35 MPH 45 MPH 35 MPH 35 MPH 30 MPH 25 MPH 45 MPH
Suburban Commercial Suburban Commercial Suburban Commercial Suburban Residential Suburban Residential Suburban Residential Suburban Residential
25 - 35 MPH 25 – 35 MPH 25 – 35 MPH 25 - 35 MPH 25 - 35 MPH 25 - 35 MPH 25 - 35 MPH 20 - 25 MPH
Shared Use Path Shared Use Path
Hartford Street
Shared Use Path
Madison Avenue
Shared Use Path
Progress Boulevard
Sidewalk and shared lane markings Sidewalks and shared lane markings Dedicated pedestrian and bike facilities
36th Street 70th Street 78th Street
Urban General
34 Palm River Redevelopment Area Infrastructure Assessment Hillsborough County
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