HIKE AND BIKE SYSTEM MASTER PLAN
City of Arlington Hike & Bike Policy Analysis ( continued )
Source Reference Existing Text Suggested Change Notes
Article IV- Street NA Right Of Way Requirements
Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Article IV- Street Right Of Way Requirements Section 4.05 Street Layout Requirements-A . Intersections
Article IV- Street Right Of Way Requirements Section 4.05 Street Layout Requirements-E . Dead End Streets
Article IV- Street Right Of Way Requirements Section 4.08 Other Access Ways- Sidewalks
Article IV- Street Right Of Way Requirements Section 4.08 Other Access Ways- Sidewalks
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[ Add ]: Regardless of classification , the design and construction of streets and intersections in the City of Arlington should aim to serve all types of users , including pedestrians , bicyclists and motorists , and should be inclusive of all levels of ability , such as those in wheelchairs , the elderly and the young . All pedestrian and bicycle amenities shall follow the Design Guidelines set forth in the Arlington Hike and Bike System Master
[ Add ]: All intersections with an arterial or collector street shall have high visibilty crosswalks , ADA approved curb ramps , and pedestrian count-down signalization .
[ Add ]: Cul-de-sacs shall have pedestrian and bicycle access cut throughs at the ends to connect to adjacent streets .
In accordance with ADA standards
NA [ Add ]: Any new or substantially improved commercial , In accordance institutional , or multi-family projects shall construct with ADA a sidewalk along the entire width of the property parallel standards to the street within the right-of-way . Substantially improved properties shall mean those properties that construct an addition to an existing building that costs over 50 % of the assessed value of the existing building . Residential sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5 ’ in width . Sidewalks serving mixed use and commercial areas shall be a minimum of 8 ’ in width ( 12 ’ -15’ is required in front of retail storefronts ). Curb ramps should be fully contained within the markings . The design standards for all pedestrian amenities in the Arlington Hike and Bike System Master Plan shall be adhered to for new streets and modifications to existing streets .
C . Bikeways . Bikeways shall be designed and built in accordance with the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials ( AASHTO ) design standards .
[ Change ]: C . Bicycle Facilities . Bicycle facilities shall be designed and built in accordance with the American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials ( AASHTO ) design standards , the North Central Texas Council of Governments Regional Plan , the Thoroughfare Development Plan , and the Arlington Hike and Bike System Master Plan .
Subdivision Rules and Regulations
Article IV- Street Right Of Way Requirements Section 4.08 Other Access Ways- Sidewalks
D . Easements . The developer may , at his own option , choose to provide additional private access easements for sidewalks , walkways or bikeways . Construction and maintenance of these private access easements will be the responsibility of the developer and / or subsequent owners .
[ Change ]: Easements : In such cases and at such locations as the Planning and Zoning Commission deems advisable , easements alongside or near lot lines not exceeding 20 ’ in width may be required for pedestrian or bicycle traffic to and from schools , neighborhood parks , and other places that may attract or generate such traffic . Construction and maintenance of these private access easements will be the responsibility of the developer and / or subsequent owners in accordance with the Arlington Hike and Bike System Master Plan Design Guidelines .
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