2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

280 Running Header Place Holder 2 1 3 4 6 7 8 Running Header Place Holder Running Header Place Holder Running Header Place Holder Running Header Place Holder Running Header Place Holder Not all of these elements will be appropriate on every corridor, so context will need to be considered when looking to reduce traffic speeds. All of these have benefits for pedestrians, and some can even benefit businesses and drivers. At a lower speed, drivers are better able to see the world around them – meaning that building signs and businesses are more visible. The addition of on-street parking can encourage motorists to travel at slower speeds while at the same time providing additional parking capacity along a corridor. Some streets should be identified as high priority for traffic calming, while others will continue to function for higher volume and speed traffic movement, while still improving safety for people walking and bicycling. Many cities are completing design guides that identify streets and parts of streets that are suitable for traffic calming and provide recommendations for which type of application will work best. Transportation 5 IMPLEMENT TRAFFIC CALMING Whenever possible, vehicle traffic speeds should match the land uses and character of a roadway and neighborhood. In commercial areas or near schools, where pedestrians are more likely to be walking, making efforts to reduce vehicle travel speeds will result in an increase in safety. In areas where pedestrian and bicyclist safety are a priority, Shakopee has several tools at their disposal to reduce travel speeds. These include: » » Trees » » Medians/boulevards » » Curb extensions (aka bump-outs) » » Reduced roadway widths (e.g. lane widths, number of lanes, curb reaction) » » On-street parking » » Site design » » Street furniture » » Public art ENVISION SHAKOPEE | SECTION IV: BUILT ENVIRONMENT Running Header Place Holder