Tallahassee Transportation Network for Downtown Overlay Regulating Plan and Multi-Modal Transportation District

This rule supports convenient pedestrian circulation systems that minimize conflicts between pedestrians and motor vehicles shall be provided continuously throughout developments.(2)Sidewalks shall be developed in accordance with the specifications listed below and follow the general depiction in Section 10-285, Table 3.a.Sidewalks shall be provided, free of obstructions in a six foot clearance zone, on all frontages of development sites as determined by public works.b.The sidewalk facility shall be based on context, considering existing uses, intended future land use, and the adjacent roadway, and shall, where allowable by all regulating entities, meet the following minimum widths by roadway classification: 1) 10-foot minimum for Major and Minor Arterials; and 2) 8-foot minimum for Major and Minor Collectors. Local roadway sidewalk widths shall be no less than 6 feet.(b)Bicycle Circulation: General to Zones T3, T4, T5 and Downtown Overlay.(1)Bicycle and pedestrian routes shall be preserved, maintained, or provided adjacent to or through sites as identified in the adopted Prioritization System for Planned Multimodal Projects list and Greenways Master Plan.(2)Bicycle and pedestrian interconnections shall be provided, where possible and determined appropriate by public works staff, to all sub-arterial streets stubbed to the property boundary of the development, to existing and programmed multi-use trails, and to existing and programmed public parks. […] (f)Intersection Design Treatments: General to Zones T3, T4, T5 and Downtown Overlay. Intersection design should foster the safe movement of all transportation modes. The following design enhancements shall be used as a retrofit to improve all users’ safety and movement. All treatments will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.(1)Dual directional ADA ramps.(2)Pedestrian refuge islands where medians exist.(3)Tight corner radii with mountable curbs.(4)Crosswalks, clearly marked with striping and/or contrasting paving materials (i.e. brick pavers), or LED runner lights.(5)Bulb-outs, as retrofit treatment to reduce pedestrian crossing distances.(6)Prohibited: slip turn lanes.