AE-5: Pedestrian Access

Goal

Promote walkable communities by providing new (or by upgrading existing) sidewalk facilities within the roadway Right-of-Way (ROW).

Requirements

Achieve Credit AE-3 Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) and describe the need, purpose and appropriateness for planned, new, or upgraded pedestrian facilities in the white paper document for Credit AE-3. The CSS document should clearly note whether pedestrian facilities or improvements are required or have otherwise been requested by the public. Table AE-5.1 shows the points available for this credit.

Documentation

Copy of the section that focuses on pedestrian facilities in the Credit AE-3: Context Sensitive Solutions documentation. This section should address:  

1. Purpose and need for pedestrian access on the roadway project, including how it fits with existing land uses and/or existing General and Transportation Plans
2. Regulatory or jurisdictional standards addressed, if any
3. Results of public input on proposed pedestrian facilities, if any
4. Total cost associated with new or improved pedestrian facilities
5. Copy of the contract specifications and plans for proposed pedestrian facilities

Public commentary on credit AE-5