search menu flickr twitter phone angle-left angle-right angle-up angle-down file-pdf link-ext doc-inv sitemap location map calendar credit-card clock facebook-squared minus plus cancel ok instagramm download inkwell
Urban Street Stormwater Guide Index

Urban Street Stormwater Guide
Guide Navigation
Purchase Guide
Green Infrastructure Configurations

Green Infrastructure Configurations

As new design tools and best practices have emerged to improve multi-modal safety and accessibility on urban streets, new spaces have been revealed where green infrastructure can achieve both environmental and mobility goals. Apply special configurations for green infrastructure to compound the benefits of traffic calming and streetscape improvements.

Subsections:

Stormwater Curb Extension

Stormwater Curb Extension

The available space generated by curb extensions can be used for bioretention, plantings, street furniture, benches, and street trees.

Read More
Stormwater Transit Stop

Stormwater Transit Stop

Incorporating stormwater facilities at transit stops introduces new opportunities for mutual benefits and inter-agency collaboration, unlocking new project funding sources and leveraging complementary resources.

Read More
Floating Island Planter

Floating Island Planter

Vegetated space on pedestrian refuge islands, bikeway buffers, transit boarding islands, or other constructed elements that are offset from the curb can improve the streetscape and provide space for street trees.

Read More
Stormwater Median

Stormwater Median

Wide medians used to separate traffic directions may be utilized for large amounts of water conveyance and infiltration.

Read More

References