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1 |
Focus
paving enhancements on sidewalks first, then on other areas,
such as parking or plaza areas. |
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2 |
Use
paving to define spaces and segregate the pedestrian travelway
from other sidewalk areas. |
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3 |
Corners
are more important than crosswalks at calming traffic. Combine
paving enhancements with curb extensions to slow vehicle approach
and turn speeds, and create a comfortable, prominent staging
area for pedestrians preparing to cross. |
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4 |
Go
slow on plans to extend pavers across heavily traveled streets.
These installations can be very costly to build and maintain,
and painted crosswalks are equally effective at alerting drivers
that a crossing lies ahead. |
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5 |
Limit
use of uneven paving textures to sidewalk edges, outside the
travelway - the main traveled portions of the sidewalk should
provide a smooth ride for walkers and wheelchairs alike, even
on brick or paver surfaces. |
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Use
paving scale and texture to define a pedestrian scale - finer
details create a more inviting, interesting sidewalk, and signal
pedestrians that they are in a cared-for, safe place. |
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7 |
Ensure
that paving patterns are interesting, but not distracting. Paving
should complement the overall streetscape, but not dominate. |
