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result in reductions in the use of arterial and collector streets for local travel, more even traffic <br /> distribution, less out -of- direction travel, more efficient mass transit service, and reduced travel <br /> times. Areas with interconnected local street systems also promote the use of alternative modes, <br /> particularly for short trips, because out -of- direction travel is minimized. <br /> * *INSERT DRAWING ** <br /> • <br /> Interconnected street systems can, if improperly designed, promote the use of local streets for <br /> through traffic movements. Even though the street pattern is more connected, the pattern can be <br /> interrupted with three -way or "T" intersections, "dog leg" alignments, parks and other <br /> community facilities to discourage use of the streets by non -local traffic. Streets can also be <br /> constructed with a variety of "traffic calming" design measures to slow traffic, thereby <br /> discouraging the use of those streets for through movements (See Traffic Calming section). <br /> This plan recommends replacing the existing secondary access code provisions with several new <br /> street connectivity standards. The code amendment recommendations would, if implemented, <br /> result in a more interconnected street system than has recently been built. Reductions in the <br /> maximum block length from 1200' to 600', requirements for stubbing streets to serve future <br /> development areas, and requirements for street connections to be made in the direction of nearby <br /> activity centers, will all result in more frequent street connections than are currently required. <br /> Recommendations: <br /> 1. Amend section 9. of the Eugene Code (Block Length Standard) to reduce maximum <br /> block length from 1200 feet to 600 feet. <br /> 2. Amend the definition of Block Length to be "the distance along a street between two <br /> intercepting or intersecting through streets." <br /> 3. Amend section 9. of the Eugene Code (Subdivision and Planned Unit Development <br /> Tentative Approval Requirements) to require that tentative submittals and approvals for <br /> new subdivisions and planned unit developments include all of the area under one <br /> ownersriip. Approval would be granted for the complete street network and all street <br /> connections through the tentative approval process. <br /> a. Provide for phasing of portions of the tentatively approved area as part of a final <br /> plat/PUD submittal. Indicate that phasing of the development should progress in <br /> a sequence that promotes connectivity between the various phases of the <br /> development. <br /> b. Provide for an extension of the effective period for tentative approval from one <br /> year to three years. <br /> 9 <br />