Major Street Plan

Resolution of the Mobile City Planning Commission Whereas, the Mobile City Planning Commission adopted the Map for Mobile. Framework for Growth. a new Comprehensive Plan for the City of Mobile, by Resolution dated November 5, 2015; and, Whereas, the Map for Mobile. Framework for Growth Action Plan supports the overhaul of the City's Zoning Ordinance and associated documents; and, Whereas, in furtherance of the Action Plan, the Future Land Use Plan, Future Land Use Map, Major Street Plan. and Major Street Plan Map have been drafted for consideration as an update to the Map for Mobile. Framework for Growth; and. Whereas, the Mobile City Planning Commission has reviewed the updated Map for Mobile. Framework for Growth. the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Mobile; and, Whereas, the Mobile City Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing on the updated Plan, Now, Therefore Be it Resolved, that the Mobile City Planning Commission hereby adopts the Future Land Use Plan and Map, Major Street Plan and Map, as updates to the Map for Mobile. Framework for Growth. as the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Mobile. It is directed that a certified copy of this Resolution and the updates to the Map for Mobile. Framework for Growth shall be filed in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Mobile County, Alabama. Dated: 5/18/2017 TYPEOLOGIES: Freeways/Expressways Controlled access, multi-lane roadway for higher speeds and longer distance travel. Carries traffic through the region. Minimal, if any, provisions for bicyclists and pedestrian. ────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Functional Class│Freeways and Interstate Highways ────────────────┼──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Local Examples │I-10, I-65, I-165 ────────────────┼──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Typical Section │4+ travel lanes ────────────────┼──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Speed Limit │50 – 70 mph ────────────────┼──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Other │Partial or full control of access, exclusive to vehicular travel ────────────────┴──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Parkways/Boulevards Multi-lane thoroughfare that sometimes includes a landscaped center median. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities generally are provided. Because of their higher volumes and travel speeds, they require safe separation between bicyclists/pedestrians and travelway. Accommodates travel into and out of the city with connections to the transportation network. ────────────────┬──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Functional Class│Principal Arterial/Minor Arterial ────────────────┼──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Local Examples │Spring Hill Avenue (Hwy 98), Government Blvd, Airport Blvd ────────────────┼──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Typical Section │4+ travel lanes ────────────────┼──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Speed Limit │40 – 50 mph ────────────────┼──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Other │Design should be responsive to the different context areas they may pass through ────────────────┴──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Avenues Two- to four-lane thoroughfares that connect important places. May function as a “main” street. On-street parking is typically provided. May include center medians. Balance mobility with access by supporting local development at the neighborhood level. Often include slower travel speeds and on-street parking. ────────────────┬────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Functional Class│Collector ────────────────┼────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Local Examples │Dauphin Street, Old Shell Road ────────────────┼────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Typical Section │Two to four travel lanes ────────────────┼────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Speed Limit │25 – 35 mph ────────────────┼────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Other │Primary function is local land access and connecting neighborhoods ────────────────┴────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Streets Local, slow-movement street. Can be urban (including alleys) or suburban (including many streets in subdivisions). ────────────────┬─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Functional Class│Local ────────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Local Examples │Residential neighborhood streets ────────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Typical Section │Two travel lanes ────────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Speed Limit │15 – 25 mph ────────────────┼─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Other │Sidewalks, on-street parking and street trees contribute to the function and design of the neighborhood ────────────────┴───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────