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ADJACENT PEDESTRIAN AREASPage 36These variable sized right-of-way elementswill serve as the connective tissuebetween neighborhoods and stations.These public spaces may be created byaltered rights-of-way. In other locations,they may be an existing buildingfrontages. They could also be formed bythe organization of an adjacent parkand-ride.Regardless of their inception,they must function as a successful urbanplace. Tools that could be employed toenhance these spaces are public art, furniture,lighting, landscaping, and partnershipswith existing or future adjacentdevelopments. Obviously extra careshould be used to ensure that they providegood circulation, good securitypractices such as “eyes on the street”,are easily and routinely maintained, aswell as become a value-added amenitywithin the neighborhood.Where possible, these areas should providea seamless connection between theneighborhoods and the station platforms.The amenities provided shouldreflect the individual requirements ofeach location yet maintain an equitablelevel throughout the system. Design ofthe adjacent pedestrian areas should becreated in conjunction with city andneighborhood planning processes aspart of the station design process.Urban Design PerformanceCriteria∆ Create places compatible with thedesign of adjacent stations in the useof colors, forms, furnishings, materials,signage, lighting, etc.∆ Clearly define pedestrian flow pathsof sufficient size to the station platforms.∆ Design spaces to accommodate andrespect all members of society.∆ Where possible, extend paving,planting, and lighting designs outwardto a logical conclusion at edgesof buildings, inter-related multimodaltransfer facilities, kiss andride, and park-and-ride locations,and edges of adjoining neighborhoods.∆ Design the areas as park-like “oasis”spaces, when possible. Provide distinctive,interesting, decorativeplantings, public art, drinking fountains,and “sociability” opportunities.∆ Provide as much shade as possible.∆ Design side platforms and adjacentactivity areas in concert so that theyare mutually supportive spaces.∆ When possible, accommodate linkagesto existing community amenitiesand activity spaces.∆ Work with cities to provide as muchseating as appropriate, includingpublic cafe tables and chairs,ergonomically comfortable benches,and seat walls to encourage use byall members of the community,including non-LRT patrons.∆ Anticipate the possibility for outdoorperformers, food and othervendors, etc. to enliven the use ofthe spaces with diverse activities bycreating a sense of scale and providingpower hookups.∆ Provide newspaper “condominium”enclosures for individual boxes toprevent undesirable ad hoc arrangementsof boxes throughout thestreetscape.∆ Provide sufficient and attractivebicycle parking and storage facilitiesin logical locations to prevent ad hocattachment of bicycles to trees,poles, etc.∆ Accommodate vertical sunscreensfor adjacent station platforms aspossible.
URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES∆ Utilize vandal resistant materialsthat are easy to clean and maintain,and will reflect an image of a wellmaintained urban space.∆ Ensure that the public agency commitsto a maintenance program forthese rights of ways.∆ Look for open space developmentopportunities in property takes andprovide community enhancementsthrough public art, landscaping, andurban amenities.Waiting Area for Side Platform Condition∆ Provide appropriate systemwayfinding and information signageas well as community basedkiosks when possible or appropriate.∆ Take extra care to follow CPTEDsecurity principles in the designs ofthese areas.∆ Within the station area designprocess, designers will enlist areastakeholders to help determineappropriate neighborhood-specificsolutions to the creation of thesespaces.Waiting Area as Expansion of Sidewalk forPedestrians Waiting to Cross Streetto Center PlatformImportance to User’ sExperienceForm: HighSpatial form of pedestrian waiting areashas a great influence on the comfortand enjoyment of the user’s experience.Function: HighThe function of adjacent pedestrianareas is critical to the user’s experience;that is, the comfort, enjoyment, andcontinued use of the LRT system.Waiting Area Designed as a Destination PlazaAspect of the Urban FabricCostNot in Typical Light Rail BudgetPage 37
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
Page 8 and 9: DEVELOPING THE GUIDELINESPage 4In 1
Page 10 and 11: and neighborhoods to create opportu
Page 12 and 13: Efficient∆ Create headways, align
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
Page 20 and 21: URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESdelivery sys
Page 22 and 23: URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESbuttons syst
Page 24 and 25: URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESof the syste
Page 26 and 27: URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES∆ Incorpor
Page 28 and 29: URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESlighting for
Page 30 and 31: URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINESshould be ea
Page 32 and 33: Page 30STATIONSStations need to fun
Page 34 and 35: Page 32Furnishings∆ Investigate t
Page 36 and 37: SHADE AND COOLING DEVICESPage 34In
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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