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39 Suburban 5.1 Definition Suburban contexts include an array of commercial and residential uses, low to medium densities, medium to large building setbacks (to accommodate off-street parking) , and large block sizes.
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40 Context Classification Application: A Guide (a)
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Suburban 41 access spacing may be inconsistent, with clusters and gaps along the roadway's length. With limited public streets, commercial areas may see high tra c volumes served by public and private driveways.
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42 Context Classification Application: A Guide 5.3 Examples Figures 26–31 demonstrate variability in suburban contexts and their transportation expectations. Practitioners can use these examples along with project considerations to inform preliminary planning and design.
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Suburban 43 5.3.3 West Mifflin, Pennsylvania Figure 28 shows a roadway in a moderately dense commercial area with big box stores adjacent to residential areas. Transportation Expectations • Mostly regional traffic mixed with some local traffic • Some potential for pedestrians and bicyclists • No transit presence • High vehicle speeds (40 mph)
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44 Context Classification Application: A Guide Transportation Expectations • Mostly regional traffic with some local traffic • Presence of bicyclists and pedestrians with street crossings • No transit presence • Adequate opportunities for the movement of nonmotorized users due to the presence of crossings and varied destinations • Primarily vehicle-oriented access with moderate access opportunities for all users • Limited supporting street network for alternative routes • Moderate vehicle speeds (35 mph) 5.3.5 Billings, Montana Figure 30 shows a local road that serves an industrial area.
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Suburban 45 • Primarily vehicle-oriented access and low-access opportunities for all users • No supporting street network for alternative routes • High vehicle speeds (40 mph) 5.3.6 Orange County, California Figure 31 shows a local road serving a residential area Transportation Expectations • Mostly local traffic with delivery and moving trucks • High recreational pedestrian and bicyclist activity • No transit presence • On-street parking may be common • Limited access points to the primary road • Limited street network for alternative routes • Low vehicle speeds (25 mph)
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