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DESIGN PALETTE On approval by the City, a variety of other special pavements may be incorporated to add special distinction to a streetscape or a site. For example, bus stops, entries to buildings, areas selected for artwork, or curb bulbs may be paved with unit pavers or enhanced with pavement art, providing that the installation meets all maintenance and safety nto requirements that the City may establish. Special pavements or unique treatments are not appropriate on streets where the City has Figure 13. Inlaid artwork is appropriate constructed comprehensive street improvements, where it is integrated into street design or such as on Hewitt or Colby Avenues, unless the enhances a special location. special treatments specifically conform to the street design. Because they cover a much smaller area, special _: '' crosswalk pavements are generally less expensive than full sidewalk replacements. They also have the advantage of calling motorists' attention to areas ' • f ` where there is high pedestrian traffic. Priority locations for special crosswalk pavements are `°{, k' indicted in Figure 17, usually at key pedestrian >, • intersections. Colored asphalt is the recommended ` material. Figure 14. Street names in pavement. The recommended crosswalk markings are alternating dark charcoal gray and bright white stripes, 18 inches wide, perpendicular to foot traffic orientation. This pattern can be reproduced on concrete street pavement with white thermoplastic or similar markings. The intent is to achieve a standard color and pattern in the downtown that is durable. Curb Bulbs Sidewalk extensions (curb bulbs) are recommended at all street intersections unless there is a specific reason to the contrary. Sidewalk extensions can be a particularly effective way to increase pedestrian safety and visibility and to improve streetscape quality by reducing pedestrian crossing distance and providing more space for lights, trees, street furniture, and landscaping at highly visible locations. They also screen (and protect) cars parked at the curbside. Low (24" to 36" high) landscaping, in particular, enhances the design value of sidewalk extensions. Distinctive street trees planted in curb bulbs can unify a street corridor because the trees are in highly visible locations and can be seen in a regular pattern asthe eye looks down the street. For example, on Marine View Drive, sidewalk extensions with signature lights and trees would help to visually unify this long, prominent corridor. Bulbs are also recommended for Pacific and Everett Avenues to provide greater visibility where there is on- street parking. 16