Transportation

Goals and Objectives

(Illustrations may be downloaded at right.)

1. Develop a circulation pattern that:
   1. minimizes thru-traffic,
   2. internalizes circulation of all but major roadways,
   3. creates winding and scenic roadways, and
   4. follows existing topographic contours.
2. Develop thoroughfare standards which will result in minimal congestion on all Westlake roads, and preserve a rural character.
   

   Policies

   1. The arrangement, character, extent, width and location of all streets should be in conformity with the Township's Thoroughfare Plan, and should be considered in their relation to existing and planned streets, topographical conditions, scenic views and their appropriate relation to the land uses proposed to be served by such streets.
   2. All freeway service roads and Collectors should have limited access points to ease the flow of traffic.
   3. All freeway service roads and Collectors should have a landscaped buffer to reinforce the rural character.
   4. Roadways in easements or dedicated rights-of-way should be configured in the following manner:

      Major Blvd. Collector	6 lane divided	165 ft. ROW Avg.
      Major Collector	6 lane divided	130 ft. ROW Avg.
      Collectors	4 lane divided	106 ft. ROW Avg.
      	4 lane undivided	86 ft. ROW Avg.
      Local Rural Residential	2 lane undivided	60 ft. ROW Avg.
      Local Suburban Resid.	2 lane undivided	50 ft. ROW Avg.

   5. Roadways should have no curb and gutter, but rather use landscaped swales for surface drainage.  If curbing is required for storm water management, then Belgian block or equivalent material should be used.
3. Developers should install and warrant all roadways in the development.
   

   Policies

   1. The Developer should construct and pay for all roadways made necessary by its development, and provide a two year maintenance bond.