Downtown streets cater to a high volume of local and visiting pedestrians and should reflect a high level of amenity and quality of care.
Downtown commercial streets such as Grant or Kearny Streets handle high pedestrian volumes and high levels of activity throughout the day. Due to their importance, visibility, and high levels of pedestrian activity, downtown streets should have generous sidewalks, high levels of pedestrian amenities, and distinctive, formal design treatments.
Streetscape guidelines for downtown commercial streets are described in the Downtown Streetscape Plan, adopted in 1995.
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Considerations
- High levels of pedestrian activity
- Desire for generous pedestrian environment and public realm
- High volume of through traffic
- Important transit functions
- Access needs for local businesses
- Potential presence of sub-sidewalk basements
- Limited sunlight access to sidewalks
Additional Guidelines
- Downtown Commercial streets should follow the guidelines in the Downtown Streetscape Plan.
- For specific stormwater control measures, see Stormwater Overview.
Standard Improvements
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Marked Crosswalks with Curb Ramps
Pedestrian Signals (Countdown and APS)
Corner Curb Extensions
Street Trees
Sidewalk Planters
Stormwater Control Measures
Pedestrian-Scale Lighting
Special Paving in Furnishing Zones
Site FurnishingsCase by Case Additions
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Mid-Block Crossing
High Visibility Crosswalks
Special Crossing Treatments
Extended Bulb-Out
Mid-Block Bulb-Out
Center Median
Pedestrian Refuge Island
Transit Bulb-Out or Boarding Island
Perpendicular or Angled Parking
Flexible Use of Parking Lane
Sidewalk Pocket Park
Boulevard Treatment
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