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June 29, 2001 ■Model Transit-Oriented District Overlay Zoning Ordinance2.4 Pedestrian CrossingsSafe and convenient pedestrian crossings help to create a pedestrian-friendly environmentwithin the TOD. The following standards and guidelines shall be applied at both cornerand mid-block crossings.2.4.1 Crossing opportunities shall be provided at every intersection and at themiddle of block (mid-block crossings) where block lengths are greater than500 feet in length. This will decrease the temptation, and sometimes necessity,to jaywalk.Figure 2.4.1.a: Pedestrians will take theopportunity to cross where they need to, withor without a formal crosswalk.Figure 2.4.1.b: Here, the movement of carstook precedence over people, conveying thepedestrians do not belong here.2.4.2 The width of crosswalks shall be a minimum of 12 feet wide. Widths shouldbe increased where there are greater amounts of pedestrian activity.2.4.3 Crosswalks should be clearly demarcated with special pavers to visually andperceptibly announce a change in ‘domain’ to that of the pedestrian. At aminimum, striping in a “ladder” configuration shall be provided. This isparticularly important at mid-block crossings, where drivers may not expect acrosswalk.2.4.4 Prior to installing mid-block crossings, consideration shall be given to thefollowing: sight distance, vehicle speed, accident records, illumination, trafficvolumes, nearby pedestrian trip generators, distance to next crossing, etc.Mid-block crossings are not appropriate for busy arterials, but better suited forstreets with lower traffic speeds. The context should be studied forappropriateness.2.4.5 ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps (two per corner preferred) shall beprovided at all crosswalks. If a raised central median extends into thecrosswalk, an ADA-compliant channel must be provided through the median.Page 6 ■ Chapter VI ■ Valley Connections
Model Transit-Oriented District Overlay Zoning Ordinance ■ June 29, 20012.5 Bulb-OutsBulb-outs reduce pedestrian crossing distances and help to control traffic speeds. Bulboutscan also enlarge sidewalk area where amenities may be placed.“Half corner “Full corner “Mid-blockFigure 2.5: Bulb-Outs.2.5.1 Corner and mid-block bulb-outs should extend into the street for the width ofa parking lane, or at a minimum of 5 feet, in order to provide for a shortercrossing width, increase pedestrian visibility, provide more space forpedestrians queuing, and a place for sidewalk amenities and planting.2.5.2 Pedestrian amenities may also be placed within bulb-outs where sidewalkwidths are extended into the parking lane and where bulb-out lengths allow.(See also Section 2.9.3 under Sidewalk Amenities in this chapter.)Figure 2.5.2: A bulb-out provides anopportunity for dining and shade.Valley Connections ■ Chapter VI ■ Page 7
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