Curbs

Usage: Wide

Curbs define the edge of the roadway and play a critical role in managing vehicular, pedestrian, and drainage conditions. They provide a physical, vertical barrier between the roadway and sidewalk.

White Plains Road, Bronx
Myrtle Avenue, Queens

Benefits

  • Defines the edge of the roadway and organizes street space
  • Essential in directing drainage along a street

Considerations

Review Key Considerations

  • Curb height, material, and shape must meet accessibility and drainage standards
  • Curb extensions, bus bulbs, and other geometric features may modify the curb line; review Curb Extension and Mid-Block Narrowing
     

Application

  • Applied along the edge of the roadway to define the roadway and sidewalk boundary
  • Used to delineate protected bike lanes
  • Coordinate curb location and curbside regulations with broader Curb Management strategies
  • May include mountable or modified curbs at driveways or other access points

Design

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