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Toronto Complete Streets Guidelines Street Types Shared Street 2.3.13 2.3.13 MIXED-USE SHARED STREET Shared Streets are most often found in areas supported by a high level of pedestrian activity, usually in mixed-use areas in the Downtowns and Centres but can also be found in residential neighbourhoods. Shared Streets are streets that blend and blur the spaces and zones of the street – sometimes designed without curbs. Different modes share the space together, but pedestrians typically have the highest priority. Seasonal or permanent bike corrals are common on Shared Streets. Shared Streets must maintain a delineated pedestrian clearway zone to ensure the street is universally accessible. The remaining street space is shared between several different modes or users, but pedestrians typically have the highest priority. Shared Streets can have a flexible design to accommodate different uses and seasons. All modes of travel may be permitted on Shared Streets, but motor vehicle volumes and speeds are extremely low. All modes are expected to travel no faster than walking speed. Some Shared Streets may prohibit motor vehicle access and parking entirely, except for emergency, utility, and delivery vehicles during specific times of day, days of week, or entire seasons. In the Downtown or Centres, buildings are typically more mixeduse and located close to the property line, clearly defining the street edges. Shared Streets can support a variety of uses, including shopping, entertainment, cafés, dining, and residences. Trench drain and bollards on Shared Streets provide for curbless and flexible streets. 50
Toronto Complete Streets Guidelines Street Types Shared Street 2.3.13 DESIGN OBJECTIVES • Create street conditions for very low motor vehicle volumes and very slow travel speeds to facilitate shared use of the street by pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicles. • For universal accessibility provide a direct and unobstructed walking path of adequate width, delineated by pavers and/or bollards with adequate contrast and detectability. • Create a slow zone “feel” for the public space using design treatments (e.g., rightsized space, pavers, plantings, street furniture). • In mixed-use settings, support commercial activity (such as occasional pedestrian-only streets for events/markets) or neighbourhood gathering, recreation and leisure depending on context. • In mixed-use settings, support flexible use of the street right-of-way through all seasons including incorporating café seating in spring/ summer/fall, and short-term parking or drop-off in winter. • In mixed-use settings, accommodate high volumes of pedestrians and/or pedestrian lingering, socializing. • In mixed-use settings, prioritize, enable and emphasize pedestrian activities while also accommodating motor vehicle access by service and delivery vehicles during non-peak hours. 51
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TORONTO COMPLETE STREETS GUIDELINES
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