This paper considers the approach taken in the downtown core in the District of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, to integrate the movement of pedestrians, cyclists, transit and motorists requirements. Different studies had been undertaken in the past which separately looked at transportation movements, pedestrian movements, design guidelines for transportation corridors in the downtown corridor, a downtown action plan, etc. The "Maple Ridge Downtown Traffic Study" reconciled the findings of the previous studies and integrated them into one comprehensive plan. A street hierarchy including their role and function (pedestrian, cycle and vehicle) is developed. These hierarchies consist of a street network comprising of special linkages, gateways, secondary network, and primary network. The role and function of these streets generally fit with the development adjacent to it or the planned development for the area. Traffic calming techniques are utilized to integrate the pedestrian and vehicle interface at conflict locations. The "Maple Ridge Downtown Traffic Study" has created a street hierarchy which now allows orderly development of the downtown so that businesses can be at the location that best suits their pedestrian and vehicle access requirements. For the covering abstract of this conference see ITRD number E211271.
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