A circulation system for pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized traffic shall be constructed along all streets, as shown in the table and described in subsections (a), (b) and (c) below.
Non-Motorized Circulation Improvements by Street Classification
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Street Classification | Sidewalk | Bicycle Lane/Paved Shoulder |
Through highway | Required both sides | Required both sides |
Secondary road | Required both sides | Required both sides |
Residential | Required both sides | Optional at discretion of Borough Council |
(a) Sidewalks.
(1) Sidewalks shall be provided on both sides of all existing and new streets within or adjacent to a lot proposed for subdivision or land development. When an existing lot is subdivided into two or more lots, or is reversely subdivided into fewer lots, sidewalks must be provided on all lots that will exist after the final subdivision is approved, even if none currently exists.
(2) Additional sidewalks may be required to connect subdivisions or land developments with surrounding destinations, such as shopping centers, schools, parks, public transit, and other destinations, so as to reduce the distance pedestrians have to walk to reach those destinations.
(3) The Borough may waive the requirement for installation of the sidewalks, provided that the applicant pays an amount equal to the cost of installing sidewalks on the property that is the subject of the development or subdivision application, as determined by the Borough Engineer, into a fund directly intended for (i) construction of future sidewalks or pedestrian crosswalks or (ii) maintenance or improvement of existing sidewalks or crosswalks in the Borough, at such locations to be decided solely by Borough Council.
(4) Maintenance of sidewalks is the responsibility of the owner of the property directly adjacent to the sidewalk. Sidewalks which are damaged or deteriorating and present a hazard to public safety, as determined by the Borough's Code Enforcement Officer, shall be repaired at the owner's expense. A note must be added to the record plan indicating the sidewalk maintenance responsibilities. At the discretion of Borough Council, repair and/or replacement of existing sidewalks to meet current Borough specifications may be required before filing of the record plan.
(5) The construction of all sidewalks shall be in accordance with the requirements and specifications of the Borough, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pennsylvania Universal Accessibility Act, and other applicable laws.
(b) Crosswalks.
(1) Crosswalks shall be provided, as directed by the municipality.
(2) When required, a line-striped, continental crosswalk shall be painted across any street at intersections.
(3) Crosswalks shall be a minimum of five feet in width.
(c) Bicycle Lanes.
(1) Bicycle lanes shall be provided, if directed by the municipality.
(2) When required, bicycle lanes shall be designed to the prevailing industry standards.
(3) Paved shoulders shall be provided on arterials and collectors to serve as safe bicycling spaces; a minimum of four feet without curbs and a minimum of five feet with curbs.
(Ord. 1078. Passed 8-8-16.)