2.0 Streets and Transportation Design

Question 1

TAC

Answer 1

Transportation Association of Canada

Question 2

MoTI

Answer 2

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

Question 3

MUTCDC

Answer 3

Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices of Canada

Question 4

Road Classification and Network

Answer 4

L, C, A, E, F

Question 5

Studies for Transporation Assessment and Management

Answer 5

1. Transportation Impact Analysis
2. Parking Study
3. Transportation Demand Management Plan (TAMS)

Question 6

AADT

Answer 6

Annual Average Daily Traffic

Question 7

Street Parking

Answer 7

• Parallel (standard drawings)
• Back-in angled (non-standard design)

Question 8

Basic Types of Curbside Regulations

Answer 8

1. No posted regulations
2. Residential Parking Restrictions
3. Time-limited parking
4. Rush hour regulations
5. Special Zones
6. Motorcycle Parking
7. Metered Parking

Question 9

Curb Extensions (bulges) at road intersections

Answer 9

used for parking

Question 10

Max. Road Lengths (turnarounds)

Answer 10

• Limit the number of dwelling units and overall vehicle trips serviced by a single point of access
• Lack of accessibility and connectivity increases the potential for temporary blockages that can impede emergency access (may be relaxed if there is an alternate emergency access route)
• Ultimate limited local roads
• Interim roads that have only a single point of access to an intersecting highway

Question 11

Temporary Turnarounds

Answer 11

• Designed for interim roads longer than 100m and less than max. lengths
• Paved cul-de-sac
• Hammerhead

Question 12

Temporary Alternate Access

Answer 12

• Interim roads exceeding max. Length but will have more than 1 point of access
• Min. width of 6 metres and support 9.1-tonne axle loading

Question 13

Medians

Answer 13

• The area opposing lanes of traffic can either be pavement markings only or with a physical barrier
• Raised mediums are a physical barrier required on arterial roads for the safety and operations of the road and to provide access management
• Typically landscaped with low-height planting to reduce headlight glare and discourage mid-block pedestrian crossings
• Min. median width with landscaping is 2.9 metres
• Curb and gutter for design speeds less than or equal to 70km/hr and median curb for design speeds above 70km/hr

Question 14

Boulevards

Answer 14

• The area between the vehicle travel edge and the property line (contains sidewalk)
• The sidewalk should be located adjacent to the property line in the boulevard unless environmental/topographical reasons
• Standard landscaping (absorbent topsoil and sod with street trees)
• Plants will not grow to restrict pedestrian, cyclist, or vehicle sightlines. And not damage the pavement
• Existing roads that are modified for underground servicing/lot grading requirements should be reinstated