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LOCAL STREETS <br />local streets are the framework around which <br />communities are built. Although the primary <br />function of local streets is to provide access to <br />properties fronting on the street, to a great extent, <br />they also determine the form and character of cities <br />and neighborhoods. The pattern and design of local <br />streets help shape neighborhood image and identity, <br />and can influence whether or not an area feels safe. <br />Local streets can also influence the degree of <br />communication neighbors have with one another, <br />the extent to which residents use alternate modes of <br />transportation, and the population's general feelings <br />of welt-being and comfort related to their immedi- <br />ate environment. <br />The design and appearance of local streets should <br />convey this purpose through the use of relatively <br />narrow widths, short lengths, frequent connections <br />with other streets, and alignments which encourage <br />slow traffic speeds and discourage through traffic. <br />Table 2 contains a summary of typical widths for <br />local street elements such as right-of-way, pave- <br />ment, sidewalks and plant strip areas, and traffic <br />volume thresholds. <br />Local Street Standards <br />Table 2 <br /> <br />R.O.W. Pa vin Wid th <br /> <br />(Setback) B <br />~ <br />Plantin <br />Avera e <br />g <br /> <br />Type of Street <br />Width No <br />Parkin Parking <br />One Side Par in <br />Two Sines <br />Sidewalks g <br />StrlpS Daily Traffic <br />(ADT) <br />1-way AI ley © 20' 12' None None NA <br />2-way AI ley © 20' 16' None None <br />Access Lane ~° 40' 21' (7/14) 1 @ 6' 7' and 6' <250 <br />Access Lane ~ 55' 28' (7/14/7) 2 ~? 6' 2 @ 7'-6" ADT <br />Low-Volume Res.® 45' 20'(10/10) 2 @ 6' 2 Cam? 6'-6" 250 <br />Low-Volume Res.® 45' 21'(7/t4) 2 @ 6' 2 ~ 6'-0" to 750.. <br />Low-Volume ReS.~ 55' 28'(7/14/7) 2 ~ 6' 2 @ 7'-6" ADT <br />Med.-Volume Rest 50' 20'(10/10} 2 @ 6' 2 ~ 9'-0" >750 <br />Med.-Volume Rest 55' 27'(7/10/10) 2 @ 6' 2 ~ 8'-0" ADT <br />Med.-Volume Res ~ 60' 34'(7/1(ylQ~ 2 @ 6' 2 ~ 7'0" <br />Commercial/ 55'-70' 30'-44' Curbside) 2~36'-0"Min. NA <br />ndustr. ia) setback <br />A. Setback sidewalk dimension includes a 5' paved walk and !'strip behind the walk. For curbside sidewalks, the <br />'' sidewalk dimension includes a 5' paved walk and 6" curb (5'-6" total); the !'strip behind the walk is added to the <br />planting strip dimension. <br />8. Planting strip dimension Includes 6"curb. For curbside sidewalks, an additional 6" would be added to the planting <br />strip dimension. <br />C. In addition to the ROW width, alleys r~cfuire a minimum setback of 2' on each side for a minimum 24' backup <br />distance. <br />D. Additional parking to accommodate occasional high parking demand may be provided In congregate parking an:as <br />such as parking bays. <br />35 <br />