The Transportation Criteria Manual (TCM) adopted in 2022 called for many new standard details to achieve the safety and multimodal design approaches included in the TCM. The following details are published as interim details in advance of being formally adopted in the rules posting process. 

These standard details were created following national best practice in street design and accessibility. They were created with consultation by accessibility specialists to follow the latest Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) and have been reviewed by Registered Accessibility Specialists.

Bike ramps
An example of a bike ramp in Austin.

Details the design of bike ramps from pavement level to raised protected bicycle lane or shared use paths.

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Bus Stop Details
A bus stop and bicycle lane in Austin

 

Details bus stops designed for all modes in a variety of configurations that address varying levels of constraint and context.

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Curb and Gutter
An example of a curb and gutter in Austin.

 

Details various curb and gutter designs that meet multimodal, structural, and drainage needs as part of other details.

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Curb Extension Details 
A curb extension in Austin.

 

Details curb extension design including sidewalk / ADA and drainage design strategies.

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Pavement Markings
An example of pavement markings in Austin.

 

Details pavement markings including standard abbreviations for use in drawings and details.

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Concrete Crossing Island
A pedestrian crossing island in Austin

 

Details concrete pedestrian and cycling crossing islands including markings and signage.

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Tactile Directional Indicator
An example of a tactile directional indicator in Austin

 

Details use and design of Tactical Directional Indicators used to provide directional guidance for people with visual impairments. 

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