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Transit Routes <br /> Applicable Planning Principles <br /> * Streets identified as future transit routes should be designed to safely and efficiently' <br /> accommodate transit vehicles, thus encouraging the use of public transit as a <br /> transportation mode. <br /> Discussion: <br /> While arterial and collector streets are the preferred thoroughfares for transit vehicle use, there is <br /> a need to develop street standards which will enable Lane Transit District (LTD) to utilize local <br /> residential streets if other alternatives are not available. To this end, the recommendations <br /> outlined below describe specific LTD vehicle characteristics which are factors in determining <br /> street construction standards. The reference to "expected transit trips per day" is included in the <br /> recommendations, as another factor used in establishing the base and paving characteristics in <br /> street construction. <br /> LTD currently reviews various City of Eugene land use applications including major partitions, <br /> subdivisions, and planned unit developments (PUD's). As part of this process, LTD can make <br /> recommendations concerning which streets are likely to be transit routes. In this manner, streets <br /> can be designed using the standards outlined below. In addition, the "Design Standards and <br /> Guidelines for Transit Facilities" adopted by the Eugene City Council in December, 1993, may <br /> be utilized if developments meet certain criteria. <br /> * *INSERT PHOTO ** <br /> In should be noted that LTD has identified transit routes on the proposed Local Street Plan <br /> network as a tool to be used by City and LTD staff in future street design considerations. <br /> Setback sidewalk standards proposed in the Eugene Local Street Plan support extension of transit <br /> service to residential areas. Sidewalks afford pedestrians convenient, safe access to available <br /> transit service. When sidewalks are set back from the curb, LTD is better able to meet federal <br /> requirements for extended sidewalk loading areas as required by the Americans with Disabilities <br /> Act. Setback sidewalks allow a concrete connector to be constructed between the street and <br /> sidewalks fl wheelchair use <br />