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... 1 This guidance has been developed to demonstrate the application of the Expanded Functional Classification System (Expanded FCS) for highways and streets.
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... 2 An Expanded Functional Classification System for Highways and Streets user levels on a given roadway. It assumes the planner/designer can develop alternative system/ network strategies for meeting all user needs.
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... Introduction 3 4. Urban: Areas with high density, mixed land uses and prominent destinations, potential for some on-street parking and sidewalks, and mixed setbacks.
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... 4 An Expanded Functional Classification System for Highways and Streets movement. Connectivity identifies the types of activity centers and locales that are connected with the particular roadway.
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... Introduction 5 (discussed in the next section)
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... 6 An Expanded Functional Classification System for Highways and Streets roadway context. Pedestrian needs are also defined based on the roadway context, but there is no specific network classification for facilities to accommodate their needs.
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... Introduction 7 both current and future, as well as all other subtleties associated with the social and natural environment surrounding the project. Once the appropriate matrix cell that addresses the context– roadway environment is defined, the project team could start developing the preliminary designs considering community comprehensive plans including the future land use plan, and any other pertinent information (including zoning ordinances)

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