Sidewalks shall meet the standards set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
A continuous sidewalk path free of obstruction shall be maintained at a minimum of 5 feet wide.
The finish materials and pattern of the sidewalk should be maintained through driveways.
Sidewalks should be concrete. Stamped concrete, asphalt or other materials aimed at mimicking the patterns of other materials should be avoided.
Strategically placed benches, trash receptacles, bike racks, and planters provide needed amenities for residents and visitors while also adding color and life to the streetscape. Evidence shows that greener pedestrian-friendly
streets that include furnishings
entices people to walk more,
puts ‘eyes on the street,’ and
generates desirable foot traffic
for local businesses.
All street furniture should be fabricated of heavy gauge metal and painted with vandal-resistant powder coat paint. The metal material and finish should be
Benches should be considered for areas that include high pedestrian traffic including along W 8th Street and W 6th Street.
Receptacles should be fabricated of heavy gauge metal and painted with vandal-resistant powder coat paint. The metal material finish should be correspondent and able to
be corrosion resistant and able to take the heavy salt abuse during the winter. They should be securely mounted onto the concrete.
Receptacles should have interior polyethylene liners to contain waste. Bins should allow users to drop material in it without requiring physical force (pulling, lifting, or pushing).
Detachable lids should be cabled securely to each unit.
- Bins should not clutter the sidewalk or block the pedestrian travel-way.
Bins should not clutter the sidewalk or block the pedestrian travel-way.
Material and finish should be consistent with other streetscape elements, including benches, bicycle racks, and planters.
When possible, waste receptacles should be located near lighting.
Seating surfaces should be 16 to 18 inches high and should have a minimum depth of 16 inches for seats without backs,
Waste and recyclable containers must be located together or housed in one unit with compartments for both waste and recyclables.
Place benches in functional and accessible locations where users can reach them directly from public sidewalks or pathways in all weather conditions.
When possible, locate benches near lighting and plantings. Nearby trees provide needed shade during the day and shelter from the rain.
Benches should be considered for areas that include high pedestrian traffic including along W 8th Street and W 6th Street.
corrosion-resistant and able to absorb high amounts of road salt during the winter. Benches should be securely mounted onto concrete.
Anchor bicycle racks to a paved surface and use vandal-resistant bolts or other attachments that prevent removal using common tools.
All bicycle racks shall use single inverted-u or post and loop designs.