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Welcome to the San Juan County Website Public Works County Road Policy - Section 4 Page.

SAN JUAN COUNTY ROAD POLICY
SECTION 4: ROAD SECTIONS
4.1) Introduction
The dimensions in the following tables summarize typical road sections, as outlined starting on the next page. The road sections illustrate the various elements expected to be constructed at full-build out. Multi-modal features are included wherever feasible. The road sections were developed by focusing on the access function of each classification. It is also important to ensure that the road sections will enable the road class to serve its intended function and purpose.
The road sections are shown at full build-out. This takes into account the transition of a road over time (i.e. a road starts out as a rural arterial, but as development occurs around it, the road incorporates the elements of an urban arterial). It will be critical for the entities to secure sufficient ROW for future expansion and/or modification as well as to accommodate the various modes of transportation.
4.2) Urban Sections
Urban Sections Classification Summary
(All dimensions in feet)
NUM. LANES ROW SIDEWALK BUFFER ZONE BIKE LANE TRAVEL LANE CURB/ GUTTER MEDIAN/ TURN LN PARK/ EMER. LN
Urban 4 100 6 5 5 12 2 14 None
Principal Arterial (UPA)
Urban Minor Arterial (UMA) 4 100 6 5 5 12 2 14 None
2 80 6 4 5 12 2 14 None
Urban Collector (UCol) 2 80 6 4 5 12 2 14 None
UCol (Residential) 2 60 5 4 5 12 2 None None
UCol (Residential or Commercial) 2 80 5 4 5 12 2 None 10
UCol (Residential or Commercial) 2 80 5 4 5 12 2 12 None
NOTE: If an Urban Principal Arterial, Urban Minor Arterial, or Urban Collector includes a shared use path, a 11’ width is recommended (10’ is minimum). See Section 8 for shared use path guidelines.
URBAN PRINCIPAL ARTERIALS/ URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
• Bike lanes are presented as an on-street facility.
• Sidewalks are separated from travel lanes by a buffer strip.
  URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
• Bicyclists and pedestrians share a path separate from travel lanes.
• A hybrid of on-street and off-street bicycle/pedestrian facilities is shown as a possible option.
• Pavement material for the sidepath can vary.
URBAN PRINCIPAL ARTERIALS/ URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS (continued)
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
• When separate from the travel lanes, the location of the bike lane, sidewalk, and buffer can vary.
• Pavement material for the walking and biking facilities can vary.
URBAN PRINCIPAL ARTERIALS/ URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
• Bicyclists and pedestrians share a path separate from travel lanes.
• Pavement material for the sidepath can vary.
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
• Bike lanes are presented as an on-street facility.
• Sidewalks are separated from travel lanes by a buffer strip.
URBAN PRINCIPAL ARTERIALS/ URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
• This section would be typically found in a residential neighborhood
• Bike lanes are presented as an on-street facility.
• Sidewalks are separated from travel lanes by a buffer strip.
URBAN PRINCIPAL ARTERIALS/ URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
• Refer to FIGURE 2 for off-street bicycle  facility design
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
• Refer to FIGURE 2 for off-street bicycle  facility design
4.3) RURAL SECTIONS AND FRONTAGE ROAD
Rural Sections Classification & Frontage Summary
(All dimensions in feet)
 
 
NUM. LANES ROW SIDEWALK BUFFER ZONE BIKE LANE TRAVEL LANE CURB/ GUTTER MEDIAN/ TURN LN SHOULDER/ EMER. LN
Rural Principal Arterial (RPA)* 4 100 6 None None 12 2 14 10
2 100 10' (Shared Use Path) 3' (adjacent to shared use path) 10' (Shared Use Path) 12 None 16 6' (paved shoulder)
2 100 Part of shoulder None Part of shoulder 12 None 16 13' (suggest paved shoulder)
Rural Minor Arterial (RMS) * 2 80 6 4 5 12 2 14 None
Urban Collector (UCol) 2 80 6 4 5 12 2 14
Rural Major Collector (RCol)** 2 80 5 4 5 12 2 None 10' (Park Ln)
2 80 Part of shoulder None Part of shoulder 12 None None 12' (suggest paved shoulder)
Rural Local (RLoc) ***  2 60 None None None 12 None None 5
2 60 5 4 None Varies 2 None Varies
Frontage Road 2 60 5 4 None 11 2 14 None
* - The Rural Principal Arterial has three variations: one adjacent to urban areas, one with a multi-modal sidepath, and one for outlying, rural areas
** - These rural road sections have variations: one adjacent to urban areas and one for outlying, rural areas
*** - The Rural Local is based on San Juan County road sections. A variation is provided to include sidewalks, parking, and bike lanes.
 
RURAL PRINCIPAL ARTERIALS
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
•This option would be used for RPA adjacent to urban developments.
•Wide Shoulder could be used to accommodate bicyclists.
•When road transitions into a UPA, replace Wide Shoulder with bike lane and buffer elements as shown in UPA section.
•NOTE: the median can be a minimum of 6’ for areas of a corridor that do not require space for turn lanes.

URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
•This option would be used for RPA that transitions from urban to rural.
•A multi-modal sidepath could be incorporated for a corridor where access control is established.
•Buffer material may be grass, asphalt, or striped.
•Geotechnical analysis and soil conditions must be taken into account.
•NOTE: the median can be a minimum of 4’ for areas of a corridor that do not require space for turn lanes.
RURAL PRINCIPAL ARTERIALS (continued)
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
•Shoulder serves as emergency lane (6’ minimum needed).
•Suggest 13’ paved shoulders to function as emergency lane and to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.
•Geotechnical analysis and soil conditions must be taken into account.
•NOTE: the median can be a minimum of 6’ for areas of a corridor that do not require space for turn lanes.
RURAL PRINCIPAL ARTERIALS (continued)
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
RURAL MINOR ARTERIALS
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
•This option would be used for RMA adjacent to urban areas.
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
•This option would be used for RMA in rural and outlying areas.
•Shoulder must be 6’ minimum.
•Suggest a paved shoulder to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.
•Geotechnical analysis & soil conditions must be taken into account.
•NOTE: the median can be a minimum of 4’ for areas of a corridor that do not require space for turn lanes.
RURAL MAJOR COLLECTORS
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
•Shoulders must be 6’ minimum.
•Suggest a paved shoulder to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.
•Geotechnical analysis & soil conditions must be taken into account.
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
•This option would be used for RCol adjacent to urban areas.
•Additional space is given to parking lane to reduce ‘door zone’ for bicyclists.
RURAL LOCALS
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
•Based on Standard Paved Road Section for San Juan County
•Suggest a paved shoulder for use by bicyclists and pedestrians.
•Geotechnical analysis & soil conditions must be taken into account.
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
•Variation of the Standard Paved Road Section for San Juan County to include sidewalks.
FRONTAGE ROAD
URBAN PRINCIPLE ARTERIALS/URBAN MINOR ARTERIALS
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