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B. RETAIL LAND USE
Clustered retail establishments or community shopping centers rather than strip retail development are preferred for vehicle and pedestrian shopper convenience, as well as traffic reduction. Clustered retail establishments share parking facilities thereby reducing the need for frequent curb cuts that otherwise would be needed for individual parking facilities. By minimizing curb cuts, vehicle movements are restricted to a few designated areas. This enhances traffic flow and decreases conflicts with passenger stops. (see Figure VI-3).
By clustering retail establishments and locating this development near the roadway, transit can serve a number of businesses at one stop. This can improve transit operations and traffic flow. In addition, shoppers have access to a number of establishments in one location, reducing travel distances and the need for additional vehicle trips. To reduce frequency of trips by shoppers to regional centers, clustered retail centers can be located near residential areas. These centers can cluster convenience shopping establishments and serve residents within close proximity.
Both community and regional shopping centers should be designed to allow access by transit vehicles. The provision of onsite transit service to these centers will depend on development design, transit demand and service routing potential. Internal roadway networks that serve the centers should be constructed to accommodate transit vehicles and provide access to major retailers. Direct access to building entrances enhances shopper comfort and convenience while minimizing walking distances.
Transportation centers and transfer facilities can be incorporated in regional shopping centers larger than 1 million square feet. These facilities give shoppers a variety of routes and service options. By providing a high level of transit service, transit use is encouraged and can result in a reduction of traffic in and around the center.
Revised: November, 1999.