1.The street network should recognize the access requirements
of automobile traffic, public transit, pedestrians and
cyclists and promote easy way f’mding through road alignments
and the creation of neighbourhood landmarks.
2.Street networks should have a high degree of connection
to distribute traffic rather than concentrating it on a particular
street and to create shorter, more direct trip routes
that allow for a greater choice of routes. Generally a grid
pattern of streets will provide the highest degree of connection
within and between neighbourhoods. The street
network must balance road connections with the expense
of road length (both capital and operational), transit routes,
topography and the location of natural features and open
spaces.
3.Local street connections to the collector streets with transit
should be maximized to create high accessibility.
4.Pedestrian connections should be provided along streets,
and through mid block pedestrian walkways where pedestrian
connections are not possible along streets.
5.Street intersections should be designed to balance the needs
of automobiles, buses, pedestrians and cyclists. Narrow
widths and reduced curb radii are two examples of design
techniques which promote more pedestrian friendly streets
by moderating vehicle speeds and reducing road crossing
widths.