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About Streets
- Introduction
- Defining Streets
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Shaping Streets
- The Process of Shaping Streets
- Aligning with City and Regional Agendas
- Involving the Right Stakeholders
- Setting a Project Vision
- Communication and Engagement
- Costs and Budgets
- Phasing and Interim Strategies
- Coordination and Project Management
- Implementation and Materials
- Management
- Maintenance
- Institutionalizing Change
- Measuring and Evaluating Streets
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Street Design Guidance
- Designing Streets for Great Cities
- Designing Streets for Place
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Designing Streets for People
- Utilities and Infrastructure
- Operational and Management Strategies
- Design Controls
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Street Transformations
- Streets
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Intersections
- Intersection Design Strategies
- Intersection Analysis
- Intersection Redesign
- Mini Roundabout
- Small Raised Intersection
- Neighborhood Gateway Intersection
- Intersection of Two-Way and One-Way Streets
- Major Intersection: Reclaiming the Corners
- Major Intersection: Squaring the Circle
- Major Intersection: Cycle Protection
- Complex Intersection: Adding Public Plazas
- Complex Intersection: Improving Traffic Circles
- Complex Intersection: Increasing Permeability
- Resources
Global Street Design Guide
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About Streets
- Introduction
- Defining Streets
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Shaping Streets
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- The Process of Shaping Streets
- Aligning with City and Regional Agendas
- Involving the Right Stakeholders
- Setting a Project Vision
- Communication and Engagement
- Costs and Budgets
- Phasing and Interim Strategies
- Coordination and Project Management
- Implementation and Materials
- Management
- Maintenance
- Institutionalizing Change
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Measuring and Evaluating Streets
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Street Design Guidance
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Designing Streets for Great Cities
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Designing Streets for Place
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Designing Streets for People
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- Comparing Street Users
- A Variety of Street Users
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Designing for Pedestrians
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- Designing for Cyclists
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Designing for Transit Riders
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- Overview
- Transit Networks
- Transit Toolbox
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Transit Facilities
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Transit Stops
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Additional Guidance
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Designing for Motorists
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Designing for Freight and Service Operators
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Designing for People Doing Business
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Utilities and Infrastructure
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- Utilities
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Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Management
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Lighting and Technology
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Operational and Management Strategies
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- Design Controls
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Street Transformations
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Streets
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- Street Design Strategies
- Street Typologies
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Pedestrian-Priority Spaces
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Pedestrian-Only Streets
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Laneways and Alleys
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- Parklets
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Pedestrian Plazas
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Pedestrian-Only Streets
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Shared Streets
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Commercial Shared Streets
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Residential Shared Streets
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Commercial Shared Streets
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Neighborhood Streets
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Residential Streets
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Neighborhood Main Streets
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Residential Streets
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Avenues and Boulevards
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Central One-Way Streets
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Central Two-Way Streets
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- Transit Streets
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Large Streets with Transit
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- Grand Streets
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Central One-Way Streets
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Special Conditions
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Elevated Structure Improvement
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Elevated Structure Removal
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Streets to Streams
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Temporary Street Closures
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Post-Industrial Revitalization
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Waterfront and Parkside Streets
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Historic Streets
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Elevated Structure Improvement
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Streets in Informal Areas
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Intersections
Back Intersections
- Intersection Design Strategies
- Intersection Analysis
- Intersection Redesign
- Mini Roundabout
- Small Raised Intersection
- Neighborhood Gateway Intersection
- Intersection of Two-Way and One-Way Streets
- Major Intersection: Reclaiming the Corners
- Major Intersection: Squaring the Circle
- Major Intersection: Cycle Protection
- Complex Intersection: Adding Public Plazas
- Complex Intersection: Improving Traffic Circles
- Complex Intersection: Increasing Permeability
- Resources
- Guides & Publications
- Global Street Design Guide
- Operational and Management Strategies
- Demand Management
Demand Management
The surest way to improve mobility is to reduce the demand for private motor vehicle use, promote walking for short trips, cycling and local transit for medium-length trips, and regional transit for longer trips.
Citywide transit-first and active transportation-first policies empower designers to create viable alternatives to driving. Policies that accurately price parking or vehicle entry are highly effective tools in encouraging demand shift to other modes. Land use and development policies should be established in conjunction with transportation goals, as development patterns have the greatest influence on the transportation system.
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Strategies
Active Modes
Increase the percentage of roadway space allocated for pedestrians and cyclists using dedicated cycle lanes and widened sidewalks. Improving walking and cycling access increases transit use.
Transit
Increase transit system capacity, speed, reliability, as well as overall service quality by prioritizing surface transit, especially on congested streets. Create dedicated street space for bus lanes and trams, high-quality bus and tram stations, and improved station access by foot and cycle.
Development
Create active, mixed-use neighborhoods that are safe and easily accessible by walking, cycling, and transit. Limit peripheral development to areas near major transit hubs.
Delivery Management
Designate off-peak times for delivery of goods to reduce the impact of delivery trucks on traffic congestion during the busiest times of day. Consolidate large shipments away from the city center to allow for smaller vehicles to distribute goods in downtown areas.
Pricing
Develop pricing strategies, including parking pricing, tolling of major roadway facilities, and peak period congestion pricing for entering the most dense and active areas of the city. Vehicle and licensing fees can also be used.
Employment Hubs
Work with large employers, especially industrial firms and satellite office areas, to create transit, carpool, and vanpool or shuttle options for employees. Incentives could include financial returns such as pre-tax benefits, transit pass reimbursement, parking space cashouts, or ride-sharing programs.
Bike Share
Develop or support a robust, densely available bike share system, greatly extending the reach of fixed-route transit and reducing the use of cars and taxis for trips inside the city center.
Car Sharing
Develop or support citywide car-sharing services, reducing the need for car ownership and parking in neighborhoods. Designated parking spaces can support these services. Shifting municipal fleets to car share vehicles can reduce the demand for parking and help incentivize car sharing.
Adapted by Global Street Design Guide published by Island Press.
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