The aim of this paper is to reinforce the importance of designing major urban road corridors to support active transportation; walking, cycling, and other non-motorized modes. Major roads including arterials, major collectors, and collectors are often the best candidates for this multi-modal function. They typically link a wide range of destinations, and the investment in pedestrian-friendly and cycling-friendly infrastructure can yield the greatest returns for a municipality. In this decade, the City of Ottawa has published Design Guidelines to influence the construction and reconstruction of its network of major roads in this regard. A fundamental principle of the Guidelines is that major roads must be considered as part of the City's network of public spaces, not just traffic carrying devices. A related fundamental principle is that designs must take into account the total road corridor, including the broader civic context and adjacent land uses. A sampling of Ottawa's design solutions and road cross-section demonstrations is provided. A 'family' of road types is introduced. These are referenced from the City's Regional Road Corridor Design Guidelines (2000) and its Road Corridor Planning and Design Guidelines (2008). For the covering abstract of this conference see ITRD number E216597.
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