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versus automobile traffic. Design standards would require ground floor transparency,awning coverage,and direct pedestrian access. Pedestrian streetscapes would be of a type that emphasizes pedestrian scale,with wide sidewalks, appropriately selected and frequent-spaced street trees,and other amenities to make walking a pleasant experience. Connector Streets—these streets are important pedestrian routes but play a secondary role to Pedestrian Streets in connecting areas.Standards for frontage and streetscape types would be tailored to pedestrians, but at a lesser standard than Pedestrian Streets. Residential Mixed-Use Corridor—these streets are either key gateway corridors or streets in transition that are primarily residential in character.These streets are likely to evolve from residential to a mix of residential, and small office and light retail/entertainment uses. Transit Oriented Development(TOD)Streets—these are streets that are within close walking distance of frequent transit(more than 4 trips per hour)and future light rail.The character of these streets and buildings are similar to Pedestrian Streets. However,they should include requirements for taller buildings and high floor-to-area(FAR) ratio,as well as increased transparency and weather protection compared to other street designations. In addition,each block of a TOD street should have a minimum amount of ground floor commercial or public use to encourage active streets. Land Use Element,Comprehensive Plan—Amendment 7 City Council Action(11/04/2020)