DRAFT Comprehensive Transportation Plan Update: February 23, 2018 version

MULTI -USE PATH

DESIGN

GUIDELINES

PAVEMENT MARKINGS Pavement markings help enforce signage and may separate travel directions or uses, markings need to be retroreflective and strategically

placed. Do not place pavement markings at critical stopping or turning points as they can become slick to bicyclists when wet. If a bollard is

installed within the path, a yellow diamond must be installed around the bollard. Refer to Figure F-20 for pavement markings associated

with a bollard as shown in MUTCD .

Guidelines  A centerline is not required but must be considered when the path is heavily travelled and the two-way traffic pattern needs to be

clearly marked.

 As in roadway rules, a solid line must be used when passing is prohibited and a dashed line when passing is permitted.

 The centerline must be a 4-inch yellow line. Dashed lines would be 3-foot segment with 9-foot gap.

 A 4-inch line must be used to warn of an obstruction in the path.

 A stop bar must be must at intersecting roads or paths.

Figure F-20: Pavement Markings associated with obstructions

LIGHTING Lighting can improve visibility and enhance safety. Lighting options need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, but regardless of whether

a path will be used at night, it is recommended that lighting be provided at path-roadway intersections and at major trailheads. Providing

lighting at intersections will improve sight distance and help alert motorized vehicles of pedestrians. Providing light at trailheads would

help deter vandalism.

The following are some conditions/locations that must be considered during the evaluation:

 The path is intended to be used after dark

 The path is in an urban area and a convenient connection to transit stops, schools, universities, shopping, or employment areas

 The path is under vehicular bridges, underpasses, tunnels, and multi-use path bridges

Path locations with limited visibility

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Path intersections

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Major trail entrances

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Guidelines 

The illumination must be adequate to identify a face up to 20 yards away.

 Full cut-off fixtures must be used to reduce light pollution and comply with the International Dark Sky regulation.

 Electrical components need to abide by Article 862 of the National Electrical Code (NFC) in flood prone areas.

 Average horizontal illumination levels must be between 0.5- to 2-foot candles.

Metal halide lamps must be used.

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