VN Engineers, Inc.

Design Considerations for Street Scape Projects

Robert Gomez, PE 203-234-7862 rgomez@vnengineers.com

Design Considerations

Drainage

Brick Pavers / Stamped Concrete

Traffic Flows

Changing Public Perceptions

Walking and Cycling

Business Perspective

City of Palm Beach, FL - Before

After

Before

After

Before

After

Before

After

West Palm Beach, FL

How Was It Done? City hired a planner with a vision

Developed a Downtown Master Plan

All projects had to be approved by the planner

Concerns of pedestrians and bicyclists were foremost

Utility companies were required to better the existing conditions when improving their facilities.

West Palm Beach, FL

It Was Controversial.

FDOT was skeptical of traffic calming measures on state roads.

Traffic capacity was reduced

Ultimately the City residents and Business realized that the projects improved the City

Safe Routes to School – Fair Haven School

Safe Routes to School – Fair Haven School

Design Considerations

Drainage

Drainage – Inlet Relocations

Drainage – Inlet Relocations

Utility Poles – Sidewalk Obstructions

FDOT Process and Design Standards

FDOT has Bike / Pedestrian coordinators

All projects get reviewed by the coordinator

Every effort is made to add bike lanes and pedestrian amenities

Design Standards created for Bike Lanes on all projects except Limited Access facilities

Standards

Standards

Brick Pavers / Stamped Concrete

Brick Pavers DOT’s usually don’t like them due to required

maintenance Regular maintenance is required Easy to reset Special Specifications needed Stamped Concrete Less expensive than bricks Color can fade Can be slippery when wet

Raised Intersections

Raised Intersections

Questions ?

Robert Gomez, PE 203-234-7862 rgomez@vnengineers.com