Highway Dedication

Question 1

What is Highway Dedication?

Answer 1

-a condition for subdivision approval
-developers are obliged to dedicate land in their subdivision for highways without receiving any compensation for them, as based on the regional plan and community plan

Question 2

What is the obligation for proposed roadways bordering subdivisions?

Answer 2

the developer is obligated to provide land for 1/2 of the highway allowance for construction of the proposed roadway

Question 3

What is the road way dedication for each type of road?

Answer 3

local -> 18 m
collector -> 20 m
arterial -> 24 m
major -> 27 m

Question 4

What other land dedications must be considered?

Answer 4

-Land dedication is needed at intersections for vehicle turning
-also needed for transformers, traffic lights, etc

Question 5

How are sidewalks used in municipal planning?

Answer 5

-one side for local
-both sides for collectors

Question 6

What is the purpose of curb extensions like neckdowns and chokers?

Answer 6

-these help slow traffic, reduce crossing distance, and improve visibility for pedestrians

Question 7

what is the purpose of the angled crosswalk?

Answer 7

-these force pedestrians to look in the direction of oncoming traffic

Question 8

what is a median refuge?

Answer 8

a median refuge provides added protection for pedestrians on wide streets

Question 9

Are sidewalks used in cul de sacs?

Answer 9

-normally cul de sacs don’t need sidewalks unless it leads to a public area such as a park, school, or trail
-for long blocks (200 to 300 m) add parkway at mid block
also add midblock crossing for convenience of pedestrians

Question 10

who uses multi-user trails?

Answer 10

pedestrians
cyclists
skateboarders
scooters
etc

Question 11

what are the 3 major types of multi-user trails?

Answer 11

destination trails -> stanley park, lafarge lake
linking trails -> guildford ave between lafarge lake
nature trails -> buntzen lake, minnekoda

(see pg 174 for section views)

Question 12

What are Destination Trails?

Answer 12

Destination trails emphasize recreational experience in a natural open space or park like setting.
-located within a green way, natural area, parkway, or designated trail corridor
-accommodates walkers, cyclists, and in line skaters

Question 13

What are linking trails?

Answer 13

-emphasize safe travel for pedestrians to and from parks and around the community
-located within road right of ways or utility easements, but can be through parkland

Question 14

what are nature trails?

Answer 14

-located in greenways or natural resource based parks
-in open spaces where experiencing nature is the primary objective,
-provides a place for exercise and quiet space
-typically unpaved