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Page 32Furnishings∆ Investigate the potential for customdesigned furniture to meetthe climactic needs and providerider comfort.∆ Furnishings should be bolt down(with vandal proof connections) toallow replacement and flexibility.∆ Furnishings should reflect a modern,progressive, "timeless" designvocabulary consistent with thetheme of the LRT system.∆ The station should provide seatingoptions for 30 persons under cover(both shaded and rain-protected).This should include a range ofseating and leaning rail options. Itshould also allow persons to sitalone or with a group, under totalor partial shade (such as from atree).∆ Use the results of the shade analysesto place seating (includingspaces for persons with wheelchairs)so that at least 50%:a. are in full shade for all sunlithours from March 21stthrough September 21st; andb. are under cover for rain protection.∆ Colors of furnishings must be consistentwith the overall LRT systemcolor palette.∆ Trash receptacles should be cylindricalrather than square in orderto minimize the appearance ofbulk.∆ Ticket vending machines shouldbe easily identified, of consistentdesign and location, and conformto the system-wide aesthetic.∆ Bicycle racks and lockers shouldbe provided at each station's adjacentpedestrian area. The quantityof bike parking facilities should bedetermined on an individual basisfor each station area.∆ Provide consistently located publicand emergency phones (one each)located centrally at each platform.∆ Furnishings are for the use andcomfort of system riders; design,layout, and locations should discourageunauthorized use.∆ Avoid providing a canvas for graffitior using surfaces that can beeasily scratched, such as glass ornon-textured stainless steel.Paving∆ Design pavement surfaces to benon-slip when wet, to be comfortableunder foot, and to withstandheavy use and maintenance bypower washing.∆ Incorporate varied color and textureinto pavement surfaces forvisual interest and visual linkagesto adjacent development and transit-orientedactivities.∆ Provide light colored paving,where possible, to reduce heatabsorption/ retention from thesun.∆ Provide color variety and a generallyfiner grain of detail and jointingin pedestrian paving, toachieve a more human scale withthe material.∆ Provide design continuity inpaving patterns, colors, and materialsfrom station platform pavingonto adjacent sidewalks, plazas,and pedestrian crosswalks andthroughout station area zones ingeneral.
URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESImportance to UsersExperienceForm: HighThe appearance of the station will significantlyeffect the user's perception ofthe image and quality of the system.Function: HighStation must function to provide a comfortable,easy-to-use, and positive experiencefor the user. These elements willbe touched and heavily used by theLRT patrons, and the success of the systemwill depend on well functioningfurnishings. These will be second inimportance only to the functioning ofthe LRT vehicles.Light and Heat Reflective FurnishingsCost1%% of Overall Budget20%% Urban Design Affects ElementRange of Seating and Shade OptionsIntegrate Side Platform with Adjacent Land UsePage 33
Page 2 and 3: TABLE OF CONTENT SINTRODUCTIONIntro
Page 4 and 5: I N T R O D U C T I O N
Page 6 and 7: Page 2LIGHT RAIL ALIGNMENT
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Page 14 and 15: S Y S T E MF E A T U R E S
Page 16 and 17: URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESperceptions
Page 18 and 19: URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESwide element
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Page 32 and 33: Page 30STATIONSStations need to fun
Page 36 and 37: SHADE AND COOLING DEVICESPage 34In
Page 38 and 39: ADJACENT PEDESTRIAN AREASPage 36The
Page 40 and 41: BUS AND BIKE CONNECTIONSPage 38Bus
Page 42 and 43: Page 40PARK-AND-RIDESNot only will
Page 44 and 45: Page 42LANDSCAPEFrom the earliest s
Page 46 and 47: Page 44ARTThe opportunities for pub
Page 48 and 49: Page 46SIGNAGEThe visual appearance
Page 50 and 51: Page 48SECURITYOften the perception
Page 52 and 53: Page 50LIGHTINGThe clear desert nig
Page 54 and 55: COMMUNITY FEA TURESThe integration
Page 56: Page 54CREDITSUrban DesignBetsy Mol

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