The criteria presented herein are major controlling factors in the design of streets. It is expected that the designers will exercise careful attention to detail in the application of these criteria to design circumstances. Suitable transitional elements must be provided between changes in geometric configuration, pavement and curb character, and drainage carrying aspects of the ultimate street design.
In the following, the major criteria governing design speed, horizontal and vertical geometrics, sight distance, curvature and superelevation, gradients, and comfort controls are presented in applications of the criteria. These materials are followed by sections treating the design of special elements related to streets. (Ord. 2007-06, 8-14-2007)