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DESIGN PALETTE <br /> One mid curve ramp may -Locate poles and signal <br /> be preferable for some , controllers away from <br /> curb radii . ► I travel paths <br /> [7.77) R 25' <br /> • <br /> 0 •. — — — <br /> A landscaped area is particularly •Textured surface (typical) <br /> useful to accommodate grade and <br /> drainage transitions where new R 20' R 20' <br /> bulb is incorporated into an Note: Curb radii may vary <br /> existing sidewalk significantly depending on <br /> intersection geometry and <br /> Planter area may be shortened to type of vehicle that will likely <br /> accommodate newspaper racks, make right turn. <br /> trash receptacles, etc. Figures indicate desirable radii <br /> 0 5 10 20 F«e for pedestrian movement and <br /> street cleaning <br /> Figure 15. Street bulb design. <br /> Bulbs are particularly effective at increasing safety and attractiveness on streets with angle <br /> parking, such as portions of Grand, Wetmore, and Oakes Avenues. However, where there is <br /> angle parking, elements in the bulb should be located to make sure that the driver backing out <br /> of the stall has a clear view of oncoming traffic. <br /> Curb bulbs are especially appropriate <br /> locations for artwork, special paving, and <br /> other street furniture because they provide <br /> °mammas <br /> space for such elements and pedestrians 4111110 <br /> tend to congregate there, either waiting for a <br /> signal or meeting someone. Figure 17 <br /> illustrates some priority locations where bulbs <br /> might be constructed as part of spot l : <br /> improvements under a specially funded 1 'a :. :. <br /> program. Bulbs should be constructed in <br /> other locations if the street is being improved. """ �' ' <br /> Figure 16. Example of curb bulbs. <br /> Everett Downtown Streetscape Plan <br />