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o LOCAL STREETS local streets are the framework around which communities are built. Although the primary function of local streets is to provide access to properties fronting on the street, to a great extent, they also determine the form and character of cities and neighborhoods. The pattern and design of local streets help shape neighborhood image and identity, and can influence whether or not an area feels safe. local streets can also influence the degree of communication neighbors have with one another, the extent to which residents use alternate modes of transportation, and the population's general feelings of well-being and comfort related to their immedi- ate environment. Local Street Standards The design and appearance of local streets should convey this purpose through the use of relatively narrow widths, short lengths, frequent connections with other streets, and alignments which encourage slow traffic speeds and discourage through traffic. Table 2 contains a summary of typical widths for local street elements such as right-of-way, pave- ment, sidewalks and plant strip areas, and traffic volume thresholds. Table 2 R.O.W. Paving Width @ Planting Average Type of Street No Parking Parkina (Setback) Daily Traffic Width Parking One sl(te Two si es Sidewalks Strips (ADT) l-way Alley @ 201 121 None None NA 2-way Alley @ 201 161 None None Access Lane @ 401 211 (7/14) 1 @61 71 and 61 <250 Access Lane @ 551 281 (7/14/7) 2@61 2 @ 71-6" ADT Low-Volume Res.@ 451 201(10/10) 2@61 2 @ 61-6" 250 Low-Volume Res.@ 451 211(7/14) 2@61 2 @ 61-0" to750 Low-Volume Res.@ 551 281(7/14/7) 2@61 2 @ 71-6" ADT Med.-Volume Res.@ 501 201(10/10) 2@61 2 @ 91-0" >750 Med.- Volume Res.@ 551 271(7/10/10) 2@61 2 @ 81-0" ADT Med.-Volume Res.@ 601 341(7/1 Q'1 Qf7) 2@61 2@7IO" Commercial! 551-701 301-441 Curbside! 2 @ 61-01 Min. NA Industrial Setback A. 5etl1ack ISldewalk dimenlSion includelS a 6' paved walk and l' IStrip l1ehind the walk. For curblSide ISidewalklS, the ISldewalk dimenlSlon include6 a 6' paved walk and 6" curb (6'-6" total); the l' IStrip behind the walk i6 added to the planting IStrip dimenlSlon. 8. Planting IStrip dimenlSlon include6 6" curb. For curblSide 6idewalklS, an additional 6" would be added to the planting IStrip dimenlSion. C. In addition to the ROW width, alley6 require a minimum lSetback of 2' on each ISide for a minimum 24' backup dilStance. D. Additional parking to accommodate occa6ional high parking demand may be provided In congregate parking area6 ISuch alS parking baylS. 35