Transportation 2035 - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning

DESIGNSTRATEGIES D.3.aD.3.bD.3.cD.3.dD.3.eD.3.fD.3.gD.3.hD.3.iPromote the development and management of transportation corridors as greenways, that have the appearance of parkways andboulevards.Encourage the retention and use of vegetated buffers to reduce stormwater runoff from highways and parking lots, lessen air qualityimpacts, and to serve as noise barriers along high-volume highways and rail corridors.Encourage communities to require the reservation of planting strips of sufficient width for street trees in plans for new streets androads approved under local subdivision and land development review provisions.Redesign curb cuts and improve sidewalk conditions to facilitate movement of wheelchair-assisted travelers, particularly near transitstops. Insure compliance of “as built” conditions with ADA guidelines. Utilize the most effective crosswalk designs based on industryresearch.Work with communities to implement traffic-calming measures where appropriate to slow traffic speeds in built-up areas. Encourageparticipation of local residents in design of traffic calming measures which may include on-street parking, roundabouts, and restorationof two-way traffic on one-way streets.Continue to offer 50% participation when replacing overhead utility lines underground when highway construction requires theirrelocation in "Main Street" areas or other areas of economic or natural significance.Urban parking garages should have ground floor retail, and urban parking lots should have "liner" buildings with retail activities tocreate more walkable environments.Utilize Best Management Practices and most current design standards in all areas of design.Continue to offer opportunities for local governments and non-profit groups to implement non-traditional transportation projects throughthe Transportation Enhancement program funded and administered by RIDOT.Transportation 2035 (2012 Update)State Guide Plan Element 611RI Statewide Planning ProgramPage 5-11December 2012BICYCLEDESIGNECONOMICDEVELOPMENTEMERGENCYRESPONSEENVIRONMENTEQUITYFINANCEHIGHWAYINTERMODALLAND USE ANDCORRIDORSPEDESTRIANPLANNINGSAFETYTRANSIT