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	Comfortable Facility Minimums a 7- to 12-foot wide walkway, visually and functionally separate from the path of vehicles a walkway surface that is smooth, slip-resistant and without cracks, indents, or steep grade clear of protruding objects walkways are flat and straight and don’t meander around driveway crossings and driveways crossings are limited all changes in elevation have ramps and intersection corners have curb cuts for both directions or one broad cut serving both crosswalks the walkway is physically separated from vehicular traffic by at least two vertical or horizontal elements at least 1 footcandle of lighting at intersections and crosswalks and lights are spaced so there is spot to spot lighting pedestrian crossings with vehicular traffic have a defined crosswalk and may also include an activated signal, median refute or other such element traffic calming improvements are introduced to slow vehicular speeds in appropriate areas off arterial streets traffic signals are timed for a walking speed of 2.8 feet per second, and there are walk/don’t walk signs, auditory signals or other such elements minimum 60% shade coverage along the route and at gathering nodes Destination Facility Minimums a 20-foot wide walkway, visually and functionally separate from the path of vehicles a walkway surface that is smooth, slip-resistant and without cracks, indents, or steep grade and one that adds character to the architectural theme clear of protruding objects the walkway is in an environment with a pedestrian scale and pleasing building height ratio there are no driveway crossings all changes in elevation have ramps and there are no intersections with vehicles the walkway is physically separated from vehicular traffic by at least four vertical or horizontal element at least 1 footcandle of lighting that is generally continuous pedestrian crossings with vehicular traffic have a defined crosswalk traffic signals are timed for a walking speed of 2.8 feet per second minimum 75% shade coverage along the route and at gathering nodes two to three seating opportunities per block site furnishings that could include trash receptacles, telephones, drinking fountains, or restrooms wayfinding and direction signage facilities include public art pocket parks and other planting opportunities transit stations with plenty of amenities