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Manual for streets [electronic resource]

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Publication details: London Thomas Telford 2007ISBN:
  • 9780727735010
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 711.41 $2 18
Online resources: Summary: Presents a manual to assist in the design, construction, adoption and maintenance of new residential streets, but one that might also be used in the re-design of existing residential streets. Aims for the creation of streets that build and strengthen communities, balance the needs of all users, form part of a well connected network, create safe and attractive places and cost-effective to construct and maintain. Considers street geometry, parking, traffic signs and markings and street furniture and lighting.

Presents a manual to assist in the design, construction, adoption and maintenance of new residential streets, but one that might also be used in the re-design of existing residential streets. Aims for the creation of streets that build and strengthen communities, balance the needs of all users, form part of a well connected network, create safe and attractive places and cost-effective to construct and maintain. Considers street geometry, parking, traffic signs and markings and street furniture and lighting.