PD15: Street Width Reduction

(1-4 points)

Purpose

Reduce traffic speeds, contribute to a more pedestrian-scaled community and reduce impervious surfaces.

Criteria

Work with local planning officials and emergency response department representatives to obtain a variance to reduce street widths by a percentage for 75% linear feet of all new streets in the development.

OR

Design 75% of streets to meet the following specifications:

Street widths are measured from curb face to curb face.

Street Width Reduced	Points
10%	1
15%	2
20%	3
ECC specs (chart above)	4

Example:

1. Determine the existing street width requirements for each new street type planned for the project. 
2. Calculate the total linear feet of these new streets within the property boundary. 
3. Obtain a variance to reduce at least 75% of the streets in the community by 10, 15 or 20% of their current required width. 
4. Refer to the chart to determine how many points can be earned by the project.

Verification 

• Calculation clearly communicating the street width reduction. 
• Final construction documents identifying street widths of all internal streets.