City of Oxnard - Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Appendices

City of Oxnard | Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
A.2.8.
Fencing
Design Summary:
Height: 5’ minimum
Discussion
Fencing can serve multiple purposes along multi-use path
facilities, including access control, visual screening, channeling of
path users, and safety.
See right column and following page for discussion.
Design Example
General Notes on Fencing:
Some factors to consider when deciding on fencing necessity and
styles include:
Cost: Fencing and other barriers can be costly,, depending on the
type of materials used and the length, so options should be
considered carefully.
Security: Fencing between the path and adjacent land uses can
protect the privacy and security of the property owners. While
crime or vandalism has not proven to be a common problem
along most multi-use paths, fencing is still considered a prudent
feature. The type, height, and responsibility of the fencing is
dependent on local policies.
Fencing height: The height and design of a fence influences
whether lateral movement will be inhibited. Few fences are
successful at preventing people from continuing to cross at
historic illegal crossing locations. Fencing that cannot be climbed
will typically be cut or otherwise vandalized. Heavy-duty fencing
such as wrought iron or Israeli-style fencing that are difficult to
climb are often more expensive.
Guidance
• Caltrans Highway Design Manual (Chapter 1000)
• AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities
Noise and dust: Multi-use path corridors adjacent to freeways,
busy roadways, or rail lines may be subject to noise, dust,
vibration or vandalism, which may discourage use of the path.
Methods of reducing this impact include the addition of
vegetation or baffles to fencing barriers. This can increase the
initial cost and maintenance cost.
The following page illustrates common types of fencing typically
used with multi-use paths.
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