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Landscape Center Islands While road standards in Colchester are fairly reasonable, some changes are recommended (additional classifications, reduced paved width). Since some existing roads do not comply with these criteria yet exhibit high scenic value, the need for roadway improvements should always be balanced with scenic character. The intent should be to provide for safe roads that are the scenic roads of the future. Proposed Road Design Criteria Criteria Limited Access Highway Major Arterial Collector Local Limited Local Village Street (R-30 / R-15) Design speed (mph) In accordance In accordance 30 mph 25 mph 20 mph 20 mph with CTDOT with CTDOT ROW width criteria criteria 60’ 50’ 50’ 50’ Pavement width 28’ 24’ 22’ 24’ Max. street grade 8% 10% 10% 8% Min. street grade 1% 1% 1% 1% The Town may also wish to consider allowing landscaped center islands in cul-de-sacs in order to minimize the amount of paved areas, provide additional snow storage area, and provide an amenity in the roadway. Design standards for landscaped islands should be coordinated with the public works and public safety departments in Colchester. In addition, the Town should continue to investigate the potential for “traffic calming” and “character enhancing” transportation improvements. Such techniques can include narrower roads, offsetting intersections, curvilinear streets, and amenities (sidewalks, street trees, and street furniture) closer to the travel way. Improve Transit Service The demand for transit services (especially dial-a-ride) is expected to increase as the population ages. Utilization of such services should be monitored so that needs can be effectively met. An increase in regional mass transit should be seriously considered in cooperation with other nearby communities, especially since transit services can help achieve Colchester’s housing, employment, and economic development objectives. There are some deficiencies in the current dial-a-ride service and improvements are needed. This need will become even more pronounced as the age composition in Colchester changes during the planning period. 100
Enhance Pedestrian and Bicycle Travel The sidewalks in the Town Center add to the character and charm of Colchester and this network should be maintained and expanded. Sidewalks should be extended throughout the Town Center and certain outlying areas (including Westchester Village) in order to emphasize pedestrian scale, provide for transportation and recreation, help meet the needs of the disabled, and enhance Colchester’s character. Rather than defining by a certain distance, the requirements for sidewalk installation should be based on an overall map that designates desirable sidewalk areas (such as proposed in this Plan). A detailed sidewalk inventory and Plan should be prepared to monitor sidewalk installation and maintenance. Pedestrian trails should be considered in other areas of Colchester to provide alternative means of travel and exercise. During the planning period, it will be desirable to evaluate the possibility of establishing trails on open space “greenways” that exist (or will be established) in Colchester. Where such trails have been established, they have proven to be very popular with residents and provide an important recreation and transportation amenity. Bicycle Routes The types of bicycle facilities that may be appropriate in Colchester include: • shared roadway, • wide curb lane, • shoulder bikeway, • bike lanes, or • multi-use path. Bikeways should also be established throughout the Town Center and certain outlying areas for transportation and recreation. A bikeway inventory and Plan should be prepared to guide bikeway installation and maintenance. It is the aim of this Plan to encourage safe, convenient, comfortable, and secure bicycle-riding environments and encourage bicycle transportation as an important transportation mode and recreation activity. Each and every time road improvement work is undertaken or a new road is built, bicycle use and needs should be considered and the suitable type of bicycle facility (as indicated in the sidebar) provided, where appropriate, in order to create a series of interconnected bicycle routes in the community. Priority consideration should be given to establishing bike trails along roads which connect higher density residential areas with centers of local activity (business areas, schools, parks, etc.). Better signage and marking of bicycle routes is another important step towards reducing conflicts and encouraging more bicycle use throughout Colchester. In addition, greenways can provide another alternative for bicycle use and interconnect different parts of town. The eventual development of a system of bicycle routes appropriately designed, signed and marked to ensure the safety and enjoyment of Colchester residents will be facilitated by the preparation of an overall concept plan as soon as possible. 101
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COLCHESTER
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2001 Colchester Plan of Conservatio
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Colchester Street Map
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