V Connected` Street Networks. Connected street net- <br />works provide multiple ways for emergency response <br />vehicles to access a particular location and multiple <br />evacuation routes. In addition, a connected street system <br />encourages slow, cautious driving since drivers encounter <br />cross traffic at frequent intervals. <br />JL <br />School <br />Jl <br />School <br />DODoDoo~o <br />~oQqd/ ~a❑ <br />DOC3~' L1~~~ <br />°aoo°ooo <br />~9= DUD <br />0r-, <br />Well-Connected <br />Street Network <br />V Adequate Parking. When parking opportunities are <br />inadequate, people are more likely to park illegally in <br />locations that may block access by emergency service ve- <br />hicles. Communities need to review their parking standards <br />when they consider adopting narrow street standards to <br />make sure that adequate on-street and off-street parking <br />opportunities will be available. <br />Parking Enforcement. The guidelines are dependent on <br />strict enforcement of parking restrictions. Communities <br />must assure an on-going commitment to timely and effec- <br />tive parking enforcement by an appropriate agency. In the <br />absence of such a commitment, these narrow street stan- <br />dards should not be adopted. <br />Sprinklers Not Required. The checklist and model cross- <br />sections provided in this guidebook do not depend upon <br />having fire sprinklers installed in residences. More flexibility <br />in street design may be possible when sprinklers are provided. <br />However, narrow streets still need to accommodate fire appa- <br />ratus that respond to non-fire, medical emergencies. Other <br />types of vehicles (such as moving vans, public works machin- <br />ery, and garbage/recycling trucks) also need to be able to serve <br />the neighborhood. <br />9 <br />C7 <br />n <br />LJ <br />• <br />99 <br />' Typical Subdivision <br />Cul-de-Sacs <br />