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City of Oxnard - Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Appendices

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Appendix A | Design Guidelines<br />

Additional Discussion – Grade Separated Overcrossing<br />

Ramp Considerations:<br />

Overcrossings for bicycles typically fall under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), <strong>and</strong> guidance is included in the Caltrans HDM<br />

which strictly limits ramp slopes to 5% (1:20) with l<strong>and</strong>ings at 400 foot intervals, or 8.33% (1:12) with l<strong>and</strong>ings every 30 feet.<br />

Overcrossing Use:<br />

Overcrossings should be considered when high volumes <strong>of</strong> bicyclists are expected along a corridor <strong>and</strong>:<br />

• Vehicle volumes/speeds are high<br />

• The roadway is wide<br />

• An at-grade crossing is not feasible<br />

• Crossing is needed under another grade-separated facility such as a freeway or rail line<br />

Advantages <strong>of</strong> Grade Separated Overcrossing:<br />

• Improves bicycle safety while reducing delay for all users<br />

• Eliminates barriers to bicyclists<br />

Disadvantages / potential hazards:<br />

• If the crossing is not convenient or does not serve a direct connection, it may not be well utilized.<br />

• Overcrossings require at least 17 feet <strong>of</strong> clearance to the roadway below involving up to 400 feet or greater <strong>of</strong> approach<br />

ramps at each end. Long ramps must meet ADA requirements.<br />

• Potential issues with v<strong>and</strong>alism, maintenance<br />

• High cost<br />

A-18 | Alta <strong>Plan</strong>ning + Design

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