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The design standards for development that is compatible with transit operations and the goals and policies of this transportation plan are found on the following pages. These design standards should be used in conjunction with the “Design Standard Policy Matrix,” goals and policies, in order to implement the standards. Implementation should occur through the following ways: (1) County ordinances, such as zoning and land divisions; (2) development project review, such as SEPA and building permits; and (3) six (6) year transportation improvement program. The transit-compatible development review checklist should be used as a guide to assist in reviewing development projects to ensure conformity with the design standards and policy matrix of the transportation element.

Transit Compatible Development Design Standards

Parking and Bus Access from Road

1. Bus turnouts should be dedicated from County right-of-way and/or private development to a standard turnout area according to road class if Clallam transit System Comprehensive Plan shows an existing bus route or future bus service on the road, when:

a. The County road is improved,

or

b. Building permit process occurs.

2. Pedestrians should have easy access from a transit corridor to building entrances.

Building Orientation

3. Commercial corridors should orient buildings adjacent to the road.

4a. Corner lot buildings should occupy the corner.

4b. Distances from bus stop to building entrance should be minimized.

5. Parking should wrap around the building and not impede pedestrian circulation or access to building entrances.

6. The building should not be situated in the middle of the lot or near the posterior property line from the street.

Pedestrian Facilities to Transit Stops

7. Plat and subdivision approval should include pedestrian easements to transit stops and bus pullout areas. View-blocking fences and walls should be refrained from closing the easement and reducing visibility.

8. Pedestrian walkways (of various materials) should connect bus stops to buildings. Buildings should provide connection to each other, i.e., pedestrian access should serve multiple locations.

9. Parking lot internal circulation plans should provide safe pedestrian entry walkways.

Transit-Compatible Development Review Checklist

Evaluation

YES

Partial

NO

A.

Site Access:

1.

The site is served by transit.

2.

A bus stop, park-and-ride lot, or transit transfer station exists or is planned within one-half (1/2) mile.

3.

A bus stop, park-and-ride lot, or transit transfer station exists or is planned on-site.

4.

The site has reserved parking for carpools/vanpools.

5.

Carpool/vanpool parking is reserved in convenient locations near building entrances.

6.

The site has paved walkways for pedestrian travel through the site and between adjacent uses.

7.

The site has marked bike routes.

8.

The site has bike racks.

9.

The site has lockers and showers for bicyclists.

B.

Site Design:

1.

Buildings are clustered near transit facilities.

2.

Any large parking areas are at the side or rear of the site.

3.

Building entrances face transit facilities, and routes to those facilities are clearly marked.

4.

Buildings are within one-quarter (1/4) mile of a bus stop, rideshare lot, or other public transportation facility.

5.

Paved sidewalks connect building entrances, parking areas, transit facilities, and other site activity centers.

6.

Sidewalks and pedestrian areas have lights for safety at night.

7.

The site is free of barriers (walls, ditches, hedges, roads without safe crossings, etc.) to safe and convenient pedestrian travel.

8.

The site provides shelters, benches, and lighting for transit users.

9.

The site meets ADA requirements.

C.

Parking Management:

1.

The site provided for carpool/vanpool, and compact car parking spaces.

2.

Parking for carpools/vanpools is located near building entrances.

D.

Public Transportation Ridership Incentives:

1.

The developer will distribute information on public transportation and ridesharing options to tenants, employees and customers.

2.

Transit passes or carpool/vanpool subsidies will be provided to employees and residents.

3.

The developer will assist in providing shuttle service between the site and transit facilities.

4.

Transit passes will be sold on site.

5.

The site will have a rideshare coordinator.

Areas for Improvement

Department of Community Development and Clallam Transit System staff will comment on “Partial” and “NO” responses to the preceding evaluation section. Staff will propose changes that are suitable to the proposed use and location of the development.

A. Site Access

B. Site Design

C. Parking Management

D. Public Transportation Ridership Incentives

Design Standard Policy Matrix

Policy

Street Types

Urban

Rural

Residential

Industrial

Commercial

Residential

Commercial

Medium-High Density Direct Access

Medium-High Density Indirect Access

Low Density >1-1/2 Acre

Mixed-Use/
Rural Center

Light/
Industrial Park

Heavy

Free Access

Limited Access

Medium-High Density Direct Access

Medium-High Density Indirect Access

Low Density and Agriculture

Direct Access

Forestry

RH1-7

Deciduous trees should be planted along the street

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

RH1-8

Passing lanes should be planned

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

RH2-1

Place new and upgraded service utilities under 12KV underground or on south side of road

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

RH2-2

Parking facilities adjacent to road should have landscaping

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

RH2-3

Fencing adjacent to road right-of-way should not detract from the rural character

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

RH6-2

Consolidated access and ingress/egress easements should be planned

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

RH6-3

Shared driveway access is desired; development does not preclude a shared access in future

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

RH6-4

Frontage roads should be planned

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

RH6-5

Access should be controlled with raised medians with low maintenance, nonlethal vegetation

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

RH6-6

Deceleration and acceleration lanes should be planned

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

RH8-3

Introduce public awareness signs to watershed protection, bicycle land courtesy, and commuter choices

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

TPS1-7

Safe circulation pattern and amenities in parking lots for bicyclists and pedestrians to access development

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

TPS1-9

Transit shelters with bicycle storage facilities are spaced every (fraction of 1 mile)

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

1

1

1

1-2

1-5

1-5

TPS 1-10

Bicycle storage facilities are a component of development review

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

TPS1-11

Pedestrian facilities are desired; flexibility to alignment and setback is allowed

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access

TPS 1-13

Installation of bicycle detection traffic control devices at intersections

Principal Arterial

Minor Arterial

Collector

Minor Collector

Local Access