2.2 Perform Circulation Analysis

Question 1

Who developed the functional classification system for urban streets

Answer 1

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

Question 2

What are the four urban street classifications?

Answer 2

Principal arterials (highways), minor arterials, collector streets, and local streets

Question 3

Max distance for premium transit and rail?

Answer 3

1/2 mi.

Question 4

Max distance for other bus service (more local)

Answer 4

1/4 mi.

Question 5

Pedestrian circulation systems at the site scale should provide what 3 functions?

Answer 5

1. ) Access to the Site
2. ) Mobility within the Site
3. ) outdoor spaces for socializing and individual activities like reading or eating

Question 6

Pedestrian outdoor spaces, created through ped. circulation, should have what characteristics?

Answer 6

1. ) seating
2. ) food and/or entertainment
3. ) locations with both sun and shade
4. ) nearby sources of people (ex. office building)

Question 7

What parking lots are better for one way circulation?

Answer 7

Angled

Question 8

What parking lots are better for two way circulation?

Answer 8

Perpendicular

Question 9

What are some ways to mitigate natural runoff and volume when introducing impervious surfaces?

Answer 9

• Edges are curbless or have openings in the curbs to allow stormwater runoff to filter into turf or bioretention areas
• Porous paving