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SHIER RINGS ROADWAY CORRIDOR CHARACTER STUDY
ROADWAY CHARACTER
The Community Plan identifies the
roadway character of major thoroughfares
throughout Dublin. These designations
assist in the preservation of existing
character and guide future development
and the long-term improvement of Dublin’s
roadways.
Roadway corridor character studies
include an examination of roadway design,
adjacent land uses, open spaces, and
other character elements that together
impact the way a road is experienced
by bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorists.
Recommendations often include roadway
alignments, number and width of
travel lanes, turn lanes, and intersection
treatments. Other considerations for the
design of the public right-of -way include
the provision of pedestrian and bicycle
amenities such as sidewalks, multi-use
paths, on-street bike lanes, and marked
crosswalks.
The Roadway Character designation for Shier Rings Road
is “Traditional Dublin Character”
The roadway character elements include:
• Street Design;
• ROW Setbacks;
• Landscape treatments;
• Bike & Pedestrian Facilities
Each character element is defined by specific design
details as described on this page.
RIGHT-OF-WAY SETBACKS
STREET DESIGN
• New developments will be required to provide
well maintained landscape treatments, whether
naturalized or manicured;
• Ponds and water features with maintained and/or
hardscaped edges.
• Landscape within the ROW may be naturalized
while being maintained to City standards and may
incorporate berms or swales as appropriate to the
road section and adjacent site.
LANDSCAPES
Traditional Dublin Character: Emerald Parkway
BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
• 100 foot setbacks or equivalent will allow for
landscape and mobility facilities and compliment
the adjacent developments.
• Primarily curb and gutter design, but may include
swales and berms at existing developments;
• Roundabouts at significant intersections;
• Landscaped medians.
• Paths for pedestrians and cyclists will be parallel to
the road.
• Paths may deviate to incorporate berms or swales as
appropriate to the road section and adjacent site.
Corridor Character | Analysis
