Streetscape and Circulation Design

Question 1

Characterized by Interstate Highway Systems. It’s primary function is to move vehicles between cities and across urban areas

Answer 1

Freeway

Question 2

Usually a multilane divided highway with controlled access.

Answer 2

Expressway

Question 3

Major intercity streets. On street parking is usually not permitted

Answer 3

Arterial Streets

Question 4

Neighborhood streets. They pick up the traffic from local streets and transfer it to arterial streets.

Answer 4

Collector Streets

Question 5

Short streets that discourages through traffic. They provide access to residential properties and permit on-street parking

Answer 5

Local Streets

Question 6

Most important design elements of the pedestrian systems are the slopes of the

Answer 6

Walks
Steps
Ramps
Construction Materials

Question 7

Most comfortable slopes for walks

Answer 7

1%-3%; Maximum of 10%; Beyond 5% the average pedestrian will notice the grade

Question 8

Side slope for walks

Answer 8

Less than 3%

Question 9

Formula for the Proportion of Riser and Thread for Steps

Answer 9

2r + t = 600-750mm

Question 10

Ideal Ramp Slope

Answer 10

1:12 (8.33%); 10% maximum

Question 11

Interior or rear lots shall have an access road with a minimum width of ______

Answer 11

3 meters

Question 12

Sidewalks of 2.00 meters or more shall have a planting strip of not less than ______

Answer 12

0.80 meters

Question 13

Minimum Open Space for Residential Interior Lots

Answer 13

50%

Question 14

Minimum Open Space for Residential Inside Lot

Answer 14

20%

Question 15

Minimum Open Space for Residential Corner and Through Lot

Answer 15

10%

Question 16

Minimum Open Space for Residential Corner-Through Lot

Answer 16

5%

Question 17

Unoccupied space between building lines and lot lines other than the yard, a free open space and unobstructed

Answer 17

Court

Question 18

Vacant Space between building and property line, also subjected to basic requirements of courts

Answer 18

Yard

Question 19

Vacant Space left between building and lot lines not less than 2 meters width. Can be considered an open space if it abuts a public open space

Answer 19

Setbacks

Question 20

Front Minimum Lot Setback

Answer 20

5 meters

Question 21

Car Parking Lot Dimension for Perpendicular and Diagonal Parking

Answer 21

2.4m x 5m

Question 22

Car Parking Lot Dimension for Parallel Parking

Answer 22

2.0m x 6m

Question 23

Truck/Bus Parking Dimension

Answer 23

3.60m x 12m

Question 24

Parking Areas for the Physically Handicapped shall be within ____ meters of the facility being served

Answer 24

60 meters

Question 25

Accessible Parking Slot Dimension

Answer 25

3.70m x 5m