Ordinance 3454-15 with Exhibits A- C

EVERETT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MODAL NETWORKS Streets in Everett serve different travel purposes, and the modal networks therefore prioritize a different balance of users on each corridor. Determining how the entire transportation network fits together in Everett requires identifying desirable streets for each mode, combining them to locate overlaps, and then assigning priority to certain modes. The following sections review the priority networks for each mode and establish their level of service standards. PEDESTRIAN The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all streets within the City of Everett to have pedestrian accommodations such as sidewalks or paths to ensure access for all users. Densely developed commercial areas and streets that serve schools are particularly important for safe walking, as they support more pedestrians and may have a larger portion of vulnerable users than other streets, and provide a network that connects residential neighborhoods with destinations. Figure 24 on the following page highlights the Pedestrian Priority Network, which specifies where pedestrian improvements should be provided in the long term. Most of the priority network has sufficient sidewalks, but some key areas are lacking the appropriate facilities. Providing additional sidewalks encourages walking by closing gaps that exist on major routes. The Pedestrian Priority Network highlights 8.9 miles of roadways lacking sidewalks, equating to about $i6.4 million in construction costs for sidewalks on just one side of the street. Building on the Pedestrian Priority Network, Table 4 establishes guidance in terms of the level of accommodation the City wishes to provide for pedestrians around the City over the next zo years. The highest level of accommodation for walking, indicated in the green row, would provide buffered walkways on both sides of the street within the Pedestrian Priority Network. The yellow level of accommodation would make strong progress in building out the Pedestrian Priority Network by providing sidewalks on at least one side of the street. Incomplete or missing pedestrian facilities would fall into the red category and not satisfy the City's goals for accommodating pedestrians. In addition to the presence of pedestrian facilities along a corridor, the City also emphasizes the importance of safe pedestrian crossings. The City plans to enhance crossings at regular intervals, particularly downtown, near Everett Community College/WSU, and along the Evergreen Way corridor. Table 4: Pedestrian LOS — Sidewalk Requirements Pedestrian facility consistent with the 10 pedestrian plan provided along both sides of the street. Pedestrian facility only provided on one side :.% of the street that may or may not be consistent with pedestrian plan No pedestrian facility TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 42