Streetscape Facilities

Streets perform a variety of functions that include but are not limited to transportation, property access, recreation, community events, stormwater conveyance and parking. The Streetscape Facilities recommendation provides a menu of interchangeable and mix-and-matchable street-side components that may be utilized to complement most Street Typologies based on contextual mobility, neighborhood and development needs. The two general zones where a Streetscape Facility may locate are off-street and curbside.

Off-street facilities

Off-street Facilities are those parts of the right-of-way that are most commonly located between the back of the curb and the abutting property line.

Curbside Facilities

Curbside Facilities are those parts of the right-of-way that are most commonly located at or along the typical curb, if one is present.

• Residential Sidewalk

  

  Creates safe, walkable neighborhoods.

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• Commercial Sidewalk

  

  Creates safe, walkable commercial and mixed-use districts.

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• Multi-Use Path

  

  Provides a pathway for wheeled and pedestrian users, linking them to neighborhoods and community amenities.

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• Enhanced Multi-Use Path

  

  Uses markings, signage and/or surface treatments to delineate space for different users of a high-volume multi-use path.

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• Bike/Scooter Parking

  

  Provides convenient and visible storage and is paired with a ‘fix-it station’ where possible.

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• Stormwater Planter

  

  Also known as a rain garden, this provides stormwater management in urban areas and public spaces.

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• Bioswale

  

  Provides low-impact stormwater management in rural and low-density areas, as well as public spaces.

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• Summary Table

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  Off-street Facilities	Purpose	Min. Depth (FT)	Min. Length	Landscape	Lighting	Signage/Markers	Public Art	Typ. Bldg Frontages	Recommended Building Policies

  Off-street Facilities	Purpose	Min. Depth (FT)	Min. Length	Landscape	Lighting	Signage/Markers	Public Art	Typ. Bldg Frontages	Recommended Building Policies
  Residential Sidewalk	Create safe, walkable neighborhoods	5	Full length of parcel	In planted area, see Street Type	Pedestrian and street- scaled lighting fixtures	None	Ground surface painting / stamping; artistic lighting	Front yards, porches and stoops	Focus on fixing gaps in networks and connecting subdivisions; residents responsible for snow clearance.
  Commercial Sidewalk	Create safe, walkable commercial and mixed-use districts	10	Full length of parcel	Protected tree beds, potted vegetation and flowers, planter boxes	Pedestrian and street- scaled lighting fixtures	Wayfinding and district branding	Ground surface painting / stamping; artistic lighting; sculpture (kinetic / fixed); seating; fountains; planters	Gardens, porches, stoops, lobbies, patios and storefronts	Support signage/ lighting encroachments and on-street dining where a minimum of 5 feet clearance can be maintained; snow clearance prioritized
  Multi-use Path	Provide a pathway for wheeled and pedestrian users, linking them to neighborhoods and community amenities	10	Full length of parcel	Context-dependent, see Street Type	Pedestrian and street- scaled lighting fixtures	Wayfinding and district branding	Ground surface painting / stamping; artistic lighting; sculpture (kinetic / fixed); seating; fountains; planters	Gardens, porches, stoops, lobbies, patios and storefronts	Support signage/ lighting encroachments and plantings, snow clearance prioritized.
  Enhanced Multi-Use Path	Uses markings, signage / surface treatments to delineate space for different users of a high-volume multi-use path	16	1/2 mile	Low plantings and street trees permitted	Pedestrian and street- scaled lighting fixtures	Wayfinding and district branding	Ground surface stamping; lighting; sculpture (kinetic / fixed); seating; fountains; planters	Campuses, gardens, porches, stoops, lobbies, patios, storefronts, fences, parking	Regular landscape and path maintenance; snow clearance prioritization
  Bike/Scooter Parking	Provide convenient and visible storage	7	None	None	Bollard or pedestrian lighting optional	Instructional and district branding	N/A	N/A	Maintain cleanliness and functionality; fix-it stations and locker facilities where feasible
  Stormwater Planter	Provides stormwater management in urban areas and public spaces.	7	5 feet	Dense wet- and dry-tolerant vegetation, native where possible, mix of breeds, soil suited for bioretention	None	As required	Incorporated with landscape design	Gardens, porches, stoops, lobbies, patios and storefronts	Maintain cleanliness and stormwater functionality, promote public education of facility
  Bioswale	Provide stormwater management in rural and low-density areas, and public spaces	12	Full length of parcel	As required	Street lighting optional	As required	Designed stormwater management	Fields, yards, campuses, fences, parking & as traffic calming	Maintain cleanliness and stormwater functionality

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  Off-street Facilities	Purpose	Min. Depth (FT)	Min. Length	Landscape	Lighting	Signage/Markers	Public Art	Typ. Bldg Frontages	Recommended Building Policies
  Residential Sidewalk	Create safe, walkable neighborhoods	5	Full length of parcel	In planted area, see Street Type	Pedestrian and street- scaled lighting fixtures	None	Ground surface painting / stamping; artistic lighting	Front yards, porches and stoops	Focus on fixing gaps in networks and connecting subdivisions; residents responsible for snow clearance.
  Commercial Sidewalk	Create safe, walkable commercial and mixed-use districts	10	Full length of parcel	Protected tree beds, potted vegetation and flowers, planter boxes	Pedestrian and street- scaled lighting fixtures	Wayfinding and district branding	Ground surface painting / stamping; artistic lighting; sculpture (kinetic / fixed); seating; fountains; planters	Gardens, porches, stoops, lobbies, patios and storefronts	Support signage/ lighting encroachments and on-street dining where a minimum of 5 feet clearance can be maintained; snow clearance prioritized
  Multi-use Path	Provide a pathway for wheeled and pedestrian users, linking them to neighborhoods and community amenities	10	Full length of parcel	Context-dependent, see Street Type	Pedestrian and street- scaled lighting fixtures	Wayfinding and district branding	Ground surface painting / stamping; artistic lighting; sculpture (kinetic / fixed); seating; fountains; planters	Gardens, porches, stoops, lobbies, patios and storefronts	Support signage/ lighting encroachments and plantings, snow clearance prioritized.
  Enhanced Multi-Use Path	Uses markings, signage / surface treatments to delineate space for different users of a high-volume multi-use path	16	1/2 mile	Low plantings and street trees permitted	Pedestrian and street- scaled lighting fixtures	Wayfinding and district branding	Ground surface stamping; lighting; sculpture (kinetic / fixed); seating; fountains; planters	Campuses, gardens, porches, stoops, lobbies, patios, storefronts, fences, parking	Regular landscape and path maintenance; snow clearance prioritization
  Bike/Scooter Parking	Provide convenient and visible storage	7	None	None	Bollard or pedestrian lighting optional	Instructional and district branding	N/A	N/A	Maintain cleanliness and functionality; fix-it stations and locker facilities where feasible
  Stormwater Planter	Provides stormwater management in urban areas and public spaces.	7	5 feet	Dense wet- and dry-tolerant vegetation, native where possible, mix of breeds, soil suited for bioretention	None	As required	Incorporated with landscape design	Gardens, porches, stoops, lobbies, patios and storefronts	Maintain cleanliness and stormwater functionality, promote public education of facility
  Bioswale	Provide stormwater management in rural and low-density areas, and public spaces	12	Full length of parcel	As required	Street lighting optional	As required	Designed stormwater management	Fields, yards, campuses, fences, parking & as traffic calming	Maintain cleanliness and stormwater functionality

• Mobility Lane

  

  Provides safe, convenient and connected routes for bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other forms of micro-mobility.

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• Cycle Track

  

  Provides safe, convenient and connected routes for bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other forms of micro-mobility.

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• On-Street Parking

  

  Provides short-term convenience parking.

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• Bike/Scooter Parking

  

  Provides convenient and visible storage adjacent to on-street facilities and slow streets where users share space with cars.

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• Bus Stop

  

  Provides safe and convenient loading and offloading of transit vehicles.

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• Delivery/Pick-up

  

  Provides safe and convenient short-term drop-offs and pick ups for ride-sharing and delivery apps. During designated times, supports bulk devlieries for retailers.

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• Curb Extension

  

  Expands the amount of space dedicated to the sidewalk, calm traffic, and enhance pedestrian visibility.

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• Parklet

  

  Expands the amount of space dedicated to the sidewalk in a temporary or quasi-permanent structure.

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• Summary Table

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  Curbside Facilities	Purpose	Min. Depth (FT)	Min. Length	Landscape	Lighting	Signage/Markings	Public Art	Typ. Bldg Frontages	Recommended Policies

  Curbside Facilities	Purpose	Min. Depth (FT)	Min. Length	Landscape	Lighting	Signage/Markings	Public Art	Typ. Bldg Frontages	Recommended Policies
  Mobility Lane	Provides safe, convenient and connected routes for bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other forms of micro-mobility.	8 (including buffer)	1/2 mile	Bollards, paint striping, low plantings, planters and street trees permitted in buffer and outside curb	Include in design of street lighting	Directional and street safety	N/A	N/A	Protected facilities preferred. Regular street sweeping, snow clearance priority and surface deterioration fixes.
  Cycle Track	Provides safe, convenient and connected routes for bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other forms of micro-mobility.	16 (including buffer)	1/2 mile	Bollards, low plantings, planters and street trees permitted in buffer and outside curb	Include in design of street lighting	Directional and street safety	N/A	N/A	Protected facilities preferred. Regular street sweeping, snow clearance priority and surface deterioration fixes; repaint as needed.
  On-street Parking	Provide short-term convenience parking	7	20 feet	None	Include in design of street lighting	Rules and restrictions	N/A	N/A	Price demand for on-street parking
  Bike/Scooter Parking	Provide convenient and visible storage adjacent to on-street facilities and slow streets where users share space with cars	7	N/A	Corner bollards permitted	N/A	Instructional and district branding; painted boundary and transitions	N/A	N/A	Maintain cleanliness and functionality
  Bus Stop	Provide safe and convenient loading and offloading of transit vehicles	17 (travel lane + pedestrian on boarding)	Length of bus	Bollards and low plantings permitted	Pedestrian and street- scaled lighting fixtures	Instructional and district branding; painted boundary and transitions	Artistic shelter	N/A	Keep clear of debris, maintain markings, and prioritize lane blockage clearance
  Delivery/Pick-up and Loading Zone	Provide safe and convenient short-term drop offs and pick ups for ride-sharing and delivery apps. During designated times, supports bulk deliveries for retailers	7	24 feet	None	Include in design of street lighting	Painted curb, rules and restrictions (permitted hours)	N/A	N/A	Balance needs of businesses and street users. Enforce time limits for delivery / pick-up and adjust use of this zone as needed to accommodate mix of users.
  Curb Extension	Expand the amount of space dedicated to the sidewalk, calm traffic, and enhance pedestrian visibility	7	18 feet	Bollards, low plantings and street trees permitted	Include in design of street lighting and/or user provided lighting	Gateway/ district branding and wayfinding	Ground surface painting / stamping; artistic lighting; sculpture (kinetic / fixed); seating; fountains; planters	Gardens, porches, stoops, lobbies, restaurants, and storefronts	Maintain cleanliness
  Parklet	Expand the amount of space dedicated to the sidewalk in a temporary or quasi-permanent structure	7	20 feet	Bollards and planters required. Ideal to have a wheel stop 4 ft from each end	User-provided lighting	Information and district branding	Artistic lighting; sculpture (kinetic / fixed); seating; fountains; planters	Gardens, porches, stoops, lobbies, restaurants, and storefronts	Maintain cleanliness and structural integrity

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  Curbside Facilities	Purpose	Min. Depth (FT)	Min. Length	Landscape	Lighting	Signage/Markings	Public Art	Typ. Bldg Frontages	Recommended Policies
  Mobility Lane	Provides safe, convenient and connected routes for bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other forms of micro-mobility.	8 (including buffer)	1/2 mile	Bollards, paint striping, low plantings, planters and street trees permitted in buffer and outside curb	Include in design of street lighting	Directional and street safety	N/A	N/A	Protected facilities preferred. Regular street sweeping, snow clearance priority and surface deterioration fixes.
  Cycle Track	Provides safe, convenient and connected routes for bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other forms of micro-mobility.	16 (including buffer)	1/2 mile	Bollards, low plantings, planters and street trees permitted in buffer and outside curb	Include in design of street lighting	Directional and street safety	N/A	N/A	Protected facilities preferred. Regular street sweeping, snow clearance priority and surface deterioration fixes; repaint as needed.
  On-street Parking	Provide short-term convenience parking	7	20 feet	None	Include in design of street lighting	Rules and restrictions	N/A	N/A	Price demand for on-street parking
  Bike/Scooter Parking	Provide convenient and visible storage adjacent to on-street facilities and slow streets where users share space with cars	7	N/A	Corner bollards permitted	N/A	Instructional and district branding; painted boundary and transitions	N/A	N/A	Maintain cleanliness and functionality
  Bus Stop	Provide safe and convenient loading and offloading of transit vehicles	17 (travel lane + pedestrian on boarding)	Length of bus	Bollards and low plantings permitted	Pedestrian and street- scaled lighting fixtures	Instructional and district branding; painted boundary and transitions	Artistic shelter	N/A	Keep clear of debris, maintain markings, and prioritize lane blockage clearance
  Delivery/Pick-up and Loading Zone	Provide safe and convenient short-term drop offs and pick ups for ride-sharing and delivery apps. During designated times, supports bulk deliveries for retailers	7	24 feet	None	Include in design of street lighting	Painted curb, rules and restrictions (permitted hours)	N/A	N/A	Balance needs of businesses and street users. Enforce time limits for delivery / pick-up and adjust use of this zone as needed to accommodate mix of users.
  Curb Extension	Expand the amount of space dedicated to the sidewalk, calm traffic, and enhance pedestrian visibility	7	18 feet	Bollards, low plantings and street trees permitted	Include in design of street lighting and/or user provided lighting	Gateway/ district branding and wayfinding	Ground surface painting / stamping; artistic lighting; sculpture (kinetic / fixed); seating; fountains; planters	Gardens, porches, stoops, lobbies, restaurants, and storefronts	Maintain cleanliness
  Parklet	Expand the amount of space dedicated to the sidewalk in a temporary or quasi-permanent structure	7	20 feet	Bollards and planters required. Ideal to have a wheel stop 4 ft from each end	User-provided lighting	Information and district branding	Artistic lighting; sculpture (kinetic / fixed); seating; fountains; planters	Gardens, porches, stoops, lobbies, restaurants, and storefronts	Maintain cleanliness and structural integrity