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In addition to the general provisions of Section 7.10.3 above, the following specific standards shall be met in designing and achieving a pedestrian circulation system in new residential and non-residential development:
(A) Sidewalks
(1) All sidewalks shall be designed to comply with the standards provided by the Design Guidelines Manual, the Downtown Design Guidelines, and the Standard Specifications and Details Manuals.
(2) Sidewalks shall be installed on
both sides of all arterials, collector
streets, and non-residential cul-de-sacs,
and within and along the frontage of all new development or
redevelopment. On local
streets, sidewalks shall be required on only one side of the street.
(3) Pedestrian crossings shall be made safer for pedestrians whenever possible by shortening crosswalk distance with curb extensions, reducing sidewalk curb radii, and eliminating free right-turn lanes. Signals that allow longer crossing times in shopping districts, mid-block crossings in high-pedestrians use areas (if well marked and traffic speeds are low), and raised crosswalks and medians shall be provided as appropriate.
(4) Within residential and/or non-residential developments, pedestrian ways, crosswalks, or multi-purpose trails no less than five feet in width, shall be constructed near the center and entirely through any block which is 900 feet or more in length where necessary to provide adequate pedestrian circulation or access to schools, churches, retail stores, personal service establishments, recreational areas, or transportation facilities.
(5) Pedestrian walkways shall form an on-site circulation system that minimizes conflict between pedestrians and traffic at all points of pedestrian access to on-site parking and building entrances. Pedestrian walkways shall connect building entrances to one another and from building entrances to public sidewalk connections and existing or planned transit stops. Pedestrian walkways shall be provided to any pedestrian access point or any parking space that is more than 50 feet from the building entrance or principal on-site destination. All developments that contain more than one building shall provide walkways between the principal entrances of the buildings. All non-residential buildings set back more than 100 feet from the public right-of-way shall provide for direct pedestrian access from the building to buildings on adjacent lots.
(6) Where residential developments have cul-de-sacs or dead-end streets, such streets shall be connected to the closest local or collector street or to cul-de-sacs in adjoining subdivisions via a sidewalk or multi-use path, except where deemed impractical by the Planning Director.
(B) Paths
While not encouraged to substitute for a good system of on-street facilities, multi-use paths may be used to enhance pedestrian and bicycle travel where the existing circulation system does not serve these patrons well, or where abandoned railroads or other open spaces provide corridors free of obstacles. However, all paths shall connect to the street system in a safe and convenient manner, and shall meet the following requirements in addition to the standards contained in the Town’s Specification Standards and Details Manual:
(1) All path connections shall be well signed with destination and directional signing.
(2) All paths shall be located in corridors that serve origin and destination points such as residential areas, schools, shopping centers, parks, etc.
(3) All paths shall be built in locations that are visible and easily accessible, for the personal safety of users. The location of asphalt paths shall be in keeping with the Greenways Master Plan.
(4) Whenever possible, paths shall be designed in such a manner that motor vehicle crossings can be eliminated or significantly minimized. Where crossings exist, they must be carefully designed to ensure the safety of the users. In situations where asphalt paths are proposed to run parallel with roadways they shall be offset a minimum of 12’ from the back of curb. Asphalt paths will only be permitted parallel to roadways where there are limited number of driveway and street crossings.
(5) All paths shall be constructed of durable, low-maintenance materials, with sufficient width and clearance to allow users to proceed at reasonable speeds. In accordance with the Town’s Standard Specification and Details Manual, asphalt paths shall be one 1/2" I-2 underlain by 4" CABC. Generally, paths shall be at least six feet in width. Where multiple uses are intended (i.e., shared pedestrian and bicycle traffic) the path should be ten feet wide whenever possible.
(6) Paths shall be maintained in usable condition throughout the year depending on level of use, including snow removal as appropriate.
Cary, NC Land Development Ordinance On-line VIC Version - This site last updated 3/4/2008
Note: This is not the official version of the Cary Land Development Ordinance