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VN Engineers, Inc.
Design Considerations for Street Scape Projects
Robert Gomez, PE 203-234-7862 [email protected]
Design Considerations
Drainage
Brick Pavers / Stamped Concrete
Traffic Flows
Changing Public Perceptions
Walking and Cycling
Business Perspective
City of Palm Beach, FL - Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
Before
After
West Palm Beach, FL
How Was It Done? City hired a planner with a vision
Developed a Downtown Master Plan
All projects had to be approved by the planner
Concerns of pedestrians and bicyclists were foremost
Utility companies were required to better the existing conditions when improving their facilities.
West Palm Beach, FL
It Was Controversial.
FDOT was skeptical of traffic calming measures on state roads.
Traffic capacity was reduced
Ultimately the City residents and Business realized that the projects improved the City
Safe Routes to School – Fair Haven School
Safe Routes to School – Fair Haven School
Design Considerations
Drainage
Drainage – Inlet Relocations
Drainage – Inlet Relocations
Utility Poles – Sidewalk Obstructions
FDOT Process and Design Standards
FDOT has Bike / Pedestrian coordinators
All projects get reviewed by the coordinator
Every effort is made to add bike lanes and pedestrian amenities
Design Standards created for Bike Lanes on all projects except Limited Access facilities
Standards
Standards
Brick Pavers / Stamped Concrete
Brick Pavers DOT’s usually don’t like them due to required
maintenance Regular maintenance is required Easy to reset Special Specifications needed Stamped Concrete Less expensive than bricks Color can fade Can be slippery when wet
Raised Intersections
Raised Intersections
Questions ?
Robert Gomez, PE 203-234-7862 [email protected]