4.1.2 Locations

Paving changes and additions, as part of the landscape design, occur in those areas where safety is paramount and/or where maintenance becomes difficult and costly.
  • Concrete mow strip:
     at signalization and light standards, below guardrails and fences, and adjacent to walls, to eliminate weeding and maintenance in these areas (shown in
    Figure 4-6
    ).
  • Crosswalks:
     as pavers or specialty concrete, to increase the visibility of the intersection and to increase pedestrian security (shown in
    Figure 4-5
    ).
  • Medians and traffic islands:
     as pavers or specialty concrete within medians and as part of the maintenance edge at back of curb, minimum 36” width (shown in
    Figure 4-7
    ).
  • Intersections:
     as pavers or specialty concrete to increase the visibility of traffic patterns and enhance aesthetics and sight lines through the intersection (shown in
    Figure 4-8
    and
    Figure 4-9)
    .
Concrete Mow Strip at Base of Wall
Pavers in Traffic Islands
Pavers were added to riprap to brighten intersection & add character.
A paved surface is a better solution when shade from structures prevents vegetation establishment.