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Saratoga Springs Complete Street Policy Vision (May 2012)
The City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Policy will encourage the development of a complete streets
network throughout the City to create a more balanced transportation system. The Policy shall be consistent
with and assist in achieving the goals and recommendations set forth in the City's Comprehensive Plan and
other policy documents. The Policy shall ensure new and updated public and private projects are planned,
designed, maintained and operated to enable safer, comfortable and convenient travel to the greatest extent
possible for users of all abilities including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders.
This checklist is intended to assist the City in achieving its vision for complete streets.
Project Name: 30 1/2 Caroline Street Date: 3/4/2025
Project Location / Limits: 30, 30 1/2 Caroline Street
Project Description: Proposed mixed-use building including.....
Instructions: For each box checked, please provide a brief description for how the item is addressed,
not addressed, or not applicable and include supporting documentation.
Street Classification (identify street or streets within the project area
Principal arterial ❑ Minor arterial ❑ Mixed use collector ❑ Mixed use local ❑■
Residential collector ❑ Residential local ❑ Special use street ❑
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Item to Be Addressed/ Checklist Consideration YES NO N/A Required Description
Existing Bicycle &Pedestrian Operations
Do bicycle and pedestrian accommodations exist? (see page 2 for 0 ❑ ❑
Extensive sidewalk system exists in this area.
examples)
Existing Transit Operations
Do transit facilities exist within the study area, including bus and 0 ❑ ❑
Multiple bus stops exist within close proximity to the site.
train stops/stations?
Is the project area on a transit route? (CDTA Service Routes) 0 ❑ ❑ Route 452,stop at Caroline&Henry Streets
Are there bicycle racks, shelters, or parking for transit riders ❑ 0 ❑
available?
Existing Access and Mobility
Do connective opportunities exist with schools, hospitals, senior 0 ❑ ❑
care or community centers or persons with disabilities within Sidewalks with crosswalks
project area?
Are there gaps inhibiting continuous access between schools, ❑ 0 ❑
hospitals, senior care, or community centers or persons with
disabilities within project area?"
Project Area Context
Are there prominent landmarks, recreation, shopping, employment 0 ❑ ❑
center, cultural centers or other key destinations that offer Public Library,Congress Park,City Center
opportunities to connect this site?
Please list and/or describe planning or policy documents addressing bicyclist, pedestrian, transit, or truck/freight use for
the project area. Examples can include: City of Saratoga Springs Comprehensive Plan, City of Saratoga Springs Open
Space Plan, Capital District Transportation Committee Bicycle/Pedestrian Priority Network, City Standard Details, etc.
City of Saratoga Springs Comprehensive Plan, City Standard Details
City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 1
PROPOSED DESIGN
Item to Be Addressed/ Checklist Consideration YES NO N/A Required Description
Complete Streets Design
Bicyclist accommodations? ❑ x❑ ❑ existing urban conditions
Pedestrian accommodations? ❑ ❑ ❑ sidewalk connections
Access and Mobility accommodations? Q ❑ ❑ sidewalk connections
Transit accommodations? ❑ ❑ ❑ bus stops are in close proximity
Truck/freight accommodations? ❑ ❑ ❑ existing urban conditions
Streetsca a elements? x❑ ❑ ❑ sidewalk,street tree,existing street light
Bike Facilities:
Off-roadway bike ❑ Yes ❑No RNA Pedestrian Facilities:
accommodations
Dedicated bike lane El Yes ❑■No DNA Sidewalks on both sides of ❑■ Yes ❑No DNA
Shared-use lane ❑■ Yes ONO DNA the street
Shoulder El Yes ❑■No DNA Striped crosswalks El Yes ❑No RNA
Acceptable actuated traffic El Yes ❑■No DNA Geometric modifications El Yes ❑No RNA
signal bike detection, including di reduce crossing
turn lanes distances such as curb
extensions (e.g. bulb-outs)
Do signals allow adequate ❑ Yes ❑No RNA
Acceptable provision for ❑ Yes ❑No RNAminimum green time for
pedestrian traffic signal
bicyclist to safely cross
intersection? features (e.g. ped. buttons
and pavement El ❑No RNA Pedestrian signage for ❑ Yes ❑No RNA
Signage tersec
markings specific to proposed crossing &wayfinding
bike facilities Safety islands/medians on ❑ Yes ❑No RNA
roadways with two or Bicycle safe inlet rates ❑■ Yes ❑ d
traffic lanes in each direction
dNo DNA more
Bicycle parking, eg. bike racks, ❑■ Yes ❑No DNA
bike lockers Enhanced supplemental ❑ Yes ❑No RNA
pedestrian treatments at
Transit Facilities:
Transit shelters El Yes ❑No ❑■NA uncontrolled marked
crossings
Bus turnouts ElYes ❑No ❑■NA
Standingpads El Yes ❑No ❑■NA Connectivity:
Are there proposed ❑■ Yes ❑No DNA
Has CDTA been contacted? ❑ Yes ❑■No DNA connections to other bike
Access and Mobility Facilities: paths, pedestrian facilities, or
Adequate sidewalk or paved ❑■ Yes ❑No DNA transit facilities?
path Are there proposed ❑ Yes ❑No RNA
Acceptable ❑ Yes ❑No RNA connections to any key
consideration/provision for destinations listed on page 1?
accessible pedestrian traffic Are there proposed ❑ Yes ❑No RNA
signal features connections to
Curb ramps, including ❑■ Yes ❑No DNA neighborhoods?
detectable warning Streetscape Elements:
surface Are streetscape elements ❑■ Yes ❑No DNA
Acceptable slope and ❑■ Yes ❑No DNA proposed such as
cross-slope for driveway ramps, landscaping, street trees,
sidewalks, crossings) planters, buffer strips, etc?
Have conflicts been reduced ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑■ NA Pedestrian-level lighting ❑ Yes ❑■No DNA
among pedestrian, bicyclists,
and motor vehicles (access Public seating or benches ❑ Yes ❑■No DNA
management)?
Design Standards and Guidelines
Design meets guidelines such as described below for ❑■ Yes ❑No DNA Describe
bicycle/pedestrian/bus/transit facilities?
*American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials(AASHTO)-A Policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets, Guide for
the Development of Bicycle Facilities and AASHTO Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities;Public Right-of-Way
Accessibility Guide(PROWAG);Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD);Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines(ADAAG);
National Association of City Transportation Officials(NACTO)-Urban Bikeway Design Guide. New York State Department of Transportation—
Hi hwa Desi n Manual
City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 2