master plan update - City of Boca Raton
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SECTION CFRAMEWORKSframeworksThe proposed Framework <strong>of</strong> Streetsand Public Open Space is illustrated inthe large diagram on the facing page. Itemphasizes the continuity <strong>of</strong> pedestrianexperience throughout the Downtown. Toachieve this, a series <strong>of</strong> modifications tothe current framework are needed. All <strong>of</strong>these are essential to the effective development<strong>of</strong> the Multi-Modal TransportationDistrict which will change the basis forevaluating development potential.Design Guidelines are another type<strong>of</strong> Framework that gives form to development.We have included suggestionsfor revising those guidelines in thissection because they are based on thecharacter <strong>of</strong> the streets and public openspaces on which they are located.ESTABLISH A HIERARCHYOF STREETSTo use new techniques that can bothaccommodate the needs <strong>of</strong> traffic andcreate a pedestrian environment effectively,it is first necessary to recognizethe different categories <strong>of</strong> streets andtypes <strong>of</strong> traffic.APPLY URBAN STANDARDSTO DOWNTOWNTHOROUGHFARESFlorida’s version <strong>of</strong> the Context-BasedThoroughfare Program provides anopportunity to introduce urban standardson through streets in Downtown.The <strong>City</strong> should consider applyingurban standards to the portion <strong>of</strong> FederalHighway between Camino Real andMizner Boulevard, East Palmetto ParkRoad <strong>of</strong> Crawford Boulevard, and all<strong>of</strong> Mizner Boulevard, and North EastSecond Street.CREATE PEDESTRIANCROSSWALKSKey connections including NE SecondStreet at Plaza Real North and PalmettoPark Road at Plaza Real South shouldinclude pedestrian lights, expandedcrosswalks, and streetscape improvements.IMPROVE SIDEWALKSImprove the pedestrian environmentwith a combination <strong>of</strong> public improvementsand enhanced design guidelinesfor private development.IMPROVE AND COMPLETEBIKEWAY NETWORKEnhance the safety <strong>of</strong> bicycle lanesthrough design changes and fill gaps inthe existing system.DEVELOP A PARKINGPROGRAMDevelop a Parking Program that combinespublic garages and public parkingspaces on private developments.SUPPORT TRANSITINITIATIVESSupport Transit in all forms, includingregional rail on the FEC line, Shuttlesto Tri-Rail, and the Downtown Circulatoras part <strong>of</strong> the parking system.REVISE DESIGNGUIDELINESRevise the Design Guidelines to encouragediversity <strong>of</strong> building form andenhancement <strong>of</strong> the public realm.Urban street standardsCreate pedestrian crosswalksImprove sidewalksParking programTransit initiative22