Abu Dhabi Urban Street Design Manual Why a ... - Rail~Volution
Abu Dhabi Urban Street Design Manual Why a ... - Rail~Volution
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Then…<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Things began to change very rapidly…<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Phenomenal growth and change 1960s through the present<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Same problems as western cities with sprawling, unchecked growth<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
It was time for a new vision<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> Plan 2030<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
<strong>Why</strong> a <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>?• Implementing Plan 2030• Creating a World Class City• Enhancing livability, health, and sustainability• Making the urban environment better for next generations<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
<strong>Why</strong> a <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>?Helping peoplecross the streetsafely<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
<strong>Why</strong> a <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>?Minimizing hazardsfor pedestrians<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
<strong>Why</strong> a <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>?Providing accessible sidewalks for all users<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
<strong>Why</strong> a <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>?Reducing street clutter<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Learning from Best Practices around the World<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Collaborative Approach: Technical Advisory CommitteeThe <strong>Urban</strong> PlanningCouncil worked togetherwith:Department of TransportDepartment of MunicipalAffairs:Al AinAl Gharbia<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong>Civil DefenseTraffic PoliceExternal Technical Experts<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong><strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>Key Principles / Approach<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Strong Emphasis on Safety
Strong Emphasis on Safety<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Strong Emphasis on Safety<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Strong Emphasis on Safety<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Strong Emphasis on Safety<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Lane WidthsStudies on lane widths reportmixed results, with some studiesfinding wider lanes are safer, andother finding wider lanes aremore dangerous.In general, safety decreases widerthan 3.5 m.Narrower lanes result in lowerspeeds, which tend to result inbetter safety in urban contexts.Sources: Clark, 1985; Dumbaugh, 2005; Farouki and Nixon, 1976; Fitzpatrick et al., 2001; Gattis and Watts, 1999; Harwood, 1990; Hauer,1999; Heimbach et al., 1983; Lee and Mannering, 1999; Noland and Oh, 2004; Zegeer, Deen and Mayes,1981.<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Number of LanesStudies consistentlyfind that adding lanesincreases crashes,while eliminating lanesthough “road diet”projects decreasescrashes.Sources: Dumbaugh, 2005; Harwood, 1986; Harwood,1990; Huang, Stewart, and Zegeer, 2001; Knapp and Giese, 2001; Milton andMannering, 1998; Noland and Oh, 2004; Sawalha and Sayed (2001); Vitalano and Held 1991.<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Land Use Context<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Typologies - Combinations<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Elements of the <strong>Street</strong><strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Coded to Land Use and <strong>Street</strong> Type<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Example Cross Sections<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong><strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong><strong>Design</strong> “Toolbox”<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Pedestrian Realm Composition<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Pedestrian Realm Composition<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Bicycle Facilities<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Metro – Tram – Bus Rapid TransitAdvantages and DisadvantagesOf Center, Side, and Sidewalk-Running TramHigh quality Metro station entranceParis, FranceHigh quality tram stationMinneapolis, USA<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Bus – Taxis – Private TransitComparison of Near, Far, andMidblock Bus StopsBus Rapid Transit on boulevardMexico City, Mexico<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Examples to Fit Land Use and <strong>Street</strong> Types<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Pedestrian Crossings<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Crossing <strong>Design</strong>Guidelines for Installing Pedestrian Midblock Crossings<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Access Management<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Driveway <strong>Design</strong>Driveways designed as a curbcut, not a junctionWashington, USAStop sign for drivers atpedestrian crossingWashington, USAMidblock crossing – requires curbramps and marked crosswalk<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong>• Curb Heights• Slopes & Grade<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Curb RampsRamps are alignedwith crosswalksNew ConstructionRamp <strong>Design</strong>Permissible exception if 8.33% slope istechnically infeasible<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Accessibility / <strong>Urban</strong> Braille<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Accessibility/<strong>Urban</strong> Braille<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Shade and <strong>Street</strong>scape Treatments<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Shade Structures/Placement<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
<strong>Street</strong>scape Furnishings<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
<strong>Street</strong>scape Furnishings<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
Weblink to <strong>Manual</strong>:http://www.upc.gov.ae/guidelines/urban-street-design-manual.aspxShukran !(Thank You!)<strong>Abu</strong> <strong>Dhabi</strong> <strong>Urban</strong> <strong>Street</strong> <strong>Design</strong> <strong>Manual</strong>
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