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Pg 30-34: Urban Street Design Guide Overview

Comment:
Treatment and Elements to activate the right-of-way for public spaces out of underutilized roadbeds. This section investigates innovations for flexible street Design And safety. Options include moving the curb for bike corrals, public space, pop-up cafes and food trucks, bioswales and landscaping for traffic calming. This includes low-impact design.

Last Updated (Year): 2012

Year Produced: 2012

Abstract:

Overview document released prior to full guide

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Planning
  • Design

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Traffic Calming
  • Physical Dimensions
  • Intersections
  • Design
  • Built environment

Facility Type:Temporary Fix, Sidewalks

Urban Context:Urban

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

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