Notices, Preface and Acknowledgements
Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A Context Sensitive Approach
Table of Contents
Purpose of This Report
CSS and This Report
Objectives of this Report
Walkable Communities
Applicability of this Recommended Practice
Relationship to Other Guidance
Organization
Who Should Use This Report
Works Cited
Sources of Additional Information
Chapter 2. Planning and Developing Context Sensitive Urban Thoroughfares
Purpose
Objectives
CSS in the Transportation Planning Process
CSS in the Project Development Process
Sources of Additional Information
Chapter 3. Network and Corridor Planning
Purpose
Objectives
Introduction
CSS in Network Planning
Effective Network Planning for Walkable Areas
Urban Form and Transportation Networks
Planning Urban Transportation Networks
Network Planning Principles for Walkable Urban Thoroughfares
Network Design Guidelines
Urban Corridor Thoroughfare Planning for Walkable Urban Areas
CSS Example in Corridor Planning—Developing Evaluation Criteria
An Important Note About Implementation
Works Cited
Sources of Additional Information
Chapter 4. A Framework for Walkable Urban Thoroughfare Design
Purpose
Objectives
Introduction
Features that Create Context
Context Zones
Thoroughfare Types
Works Cited
Sources of Additional Information
Chapter 5: Thoroughfare Design Process
Purpose
Applicability of Design Criteria
Objectives
Definitions
Overview of the Design Process
Flexibility in Application of Design Criteria
Design Process in Constrained Right of Way
Works Cited
Chapter 6: Thoroughfare Designs for Walkable Urban Areas
Purpose
Objectives
Basis for Thoroughfare Design Examples
General Walkable Thoroughfare Design Parameters
Specialized Thoroughfare Designs
Traveled Way
Streetside
Intersections
Multiway Boulevards
Design Examples
Works Cited
Sources of Additional Information
Purpose
Objectives
Introduction
Design Controls Defined by AASHTO
Differences from Conventional Practice
Thoroughfare Speed Management
Additional Controls to Consider in Thoroughfare Design
Works Cited
Sources of Additional Information
Chapter 8: Streetside Design Guidelines
Purpose
Objectives
Introduction
The Urban Streetside: Uses and Activities
Design Principles
Design Guidance
Streetside Width and Functional Requirement
Edge Zone Principles and Considerations
Furnishings Zone Principles and Considerations
Throughway Zone Principles and Considerations
Frontage Zone Principles and Considerations
Driveway Crossing Principles and Considerations
Recommended Practice
Additional Guidelines
Justification
Works Cited
Sources of Additional Information
Chapter 9. Traveled Way Design Guidelines
Purpose
Objectives
Introduction
Design Considerations
Design Guidance
Lane Width
Background and Purpose
General Principles and Considerations
Recommended Practice
Medians
Background and Purpose
General Principles and Considerations
Recommended Practice
Additional Guidelines
Trees and Landscaping in Medians
Justification
Bicycle Lanes
Background and Purpose
General Principles and Considerations
Recommended Practice
Justification
On-Street Parking Configuration and Width
Background and Purpose
General Principles and Considerations
Recommended Practice
Additional Guidelines
Justification
Geometric Transition Design
Background and Purpose
Recommended Practice
Additional Guidelines
Four-Lane to Three-Lane Conversions (Road Diets)
Midblock Crossings
Background and Purpose
General Principles and Considerations
Recommended Practice
Justification
Pedestrian Refuge Islands
Background and Purpose
General Considerations
Recommended Practice
Justification
Transit Design
Background and Purpose
Types of Transit on Thoroughfares
Transit Facilities on Thoroughfares
Planning for Transit
Bus Stops in the Traveled Way
Background and Purpose
General Principles and Considerations
Recommended Practice
Justification
Special Consideration with Stormwater Management
Background and Purpose
General Principles
Guidelines
Recommended Practice
Justification
Special Consideration with Snow Removal
Background and Purpose
Recommended Practice
Works Cited
Sources of Additional Information
Chapter 10. Intersection Design Guidelines
Introduction
Objectives
Design Elements for Intersections in Walkable Areas
Design Guidance
Intersection Geometry
General Intersection Layout
General Principles and Considerations
Curb Return Radii
Background and Purpose
General Principles and Considerations
Recommended Practice
Justification
Channelized Right-Turns
Background and Purpose
General Principles and Considerations
Recommended Practice
Modern Roundabouts
Background and Purpose
General Principles and Considerations
Recommended Practice
Justification
Pedestrian Treatments at Intersections—Crosswalks
Background and Purpose
General Principles and Considerations
Recommended Practice
Justification
Curb Extensions
Background and Purpose
General Principles and Considerations
Recommended Practice
Justification
Bicycle Lane Treatment at Intersections
Background and Purpose
General Principles and Considerations
Recommended Practice
Justification
Bus Stops at Intersections
Background and Purpose
Recommended Practice
Works Cited
Sources of Additional Information
Appendix 1. Key Terms and New Concepts
Appendix 2. Introduction to Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS)
What is CSS
Why CSS is Important
Elements of Effective CSS
Conventional Process Versus CSS
CSS Principles, Processes and Outcomes