01138998

Component

“Connectivity” refers to the degree that a street network provides multiple alternate routes between two points. Good connectivity can enhance local circulation of both motorized, and non-motorized trips. With local circulation improved, the efficiency of arterials can be improved to better serve non-local or regional trips. This paper addresses how Ada County Highway District (serving Boise Metropolitan and surrounding areas) applied connectivity tools in an arterial planning case study. Specific connectivity measures are discussed. Strengths and weaknesses of these connectivity tools are discussed as it relates to measuring the stated objective of reducing vehicular volumes on arterials. Connectivity concerns are also discussed, such as travel speeds, local mobility, traffic calming, neighborhood cut-through traffic, and circuitous routing. Based on the case study experience, this paper provides several tools for achieving the benefits of quality connections within small and medium-sized communities.

01138544

English

11p

2008

11th National Conference on Transportation Planning for Small and Medium-Sized Communities

CD-ROM

Figures; Maps; References (3) ; Tables (1)

Arterial highways; Case studies; Connectivity; Highway facilities for motorized users; Medium sized cities; Nonmotorized transportation; Small cities; Traffic volume; Transportation planning

Boise (Idaho)

Highways; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

TRIS, TRB

Aug 21 2009 3:18PM