2.2 Perform Circulation Analysis Flashcards
Who developed the functional classification system for urban streets
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
What are the four urban street classifications?
Principal arterials (highways), minor arterials, collector streets, and local streets
Max distance for premium transit and rail?
1/2 mi.
Max distance for other bus service (more local)
1/4 mi.
Pedestrian circulation systems at the site scale should provide what 3 functions?
- ) Access to the Site
- ) Mobility within the Site
- ) outdoor spaces for socializing and individual activities like reading or eating
Pedestrian outdoor spaces, created through ped. circulation, should have what characteristics?
- ) seating
- ) food and/or entertainment
- ) locations with both sun and shade
- ) nearby sources of people (ex. office building)
What parking lots are better for one way circulation?
Angled
What parking lots are better for two way circulation?
Perpendicular
What are some ways to mitigate natural runoff and volume when introducing impervious surfaces?
- Edges are curbless or have openings in the curbs to allow stormwater runoff to filter into turf or bioretention areas
- Porous paving