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ALRC, <br /> Active Living Ramsey County <br /> traffic. A bench placed behind the sidewalk next to buildings facing the street <br /> gives seated people the ability to see pedestrians and buildings on both <br /> sides of the street. <br /> - Keep the bench away from things that are unpleasant to be near(like fast <br /> traffic). <br /> - If an ideal spot for a bench is not within city right-of-way, a property owner <br /> can agree to allow a bench to be sited there.Agreements must be in writing <br /> and accompany the application. <br /> - Keep travel zones for pedestrians or vehicles clear. <br /> Other considerations: <br /> - Someone sitting on a bench can feel nervous if people are walking directly <br /> behind them. It is better to avoid having a bench backing up to a sidewalk <br /> unless you can leave a bit of a buffer. <br /> - In an area with a crime problem, consider placing benches near lighting. You <br /> can also try to place benches within sight of an occupied building_ with ground <br /> floor windows and doors. <br /> - If a community group or the city is willing to landscape, consider deciduous <br /> shade trees, or planted flowers. <br /> - Buffers between benches and traffic increase comfort and safety. A row of <br /> parked cars, bushes, a grassy boulevard, flowers, raised planters, etc. can all <br /> form a buffer. <br /> Thanks to: <br /> Don Burrell, OKI Regional Council of Governments <br /> Bob Chauncey, National Center for Bicycling and Walking <br /> Brian Fellows,Arizona Department of Transportation <br /> Michael Holm, City of Denver Public Works <br /> John Z Wetmore, Perils for Pedestrians <br /> Active Living Ramsey County <br /> 1,000 Benches Project <br /> Bench Site Recommendations <br /> August 2007 <br />