The zones of the Right-of-Way

Right-of-way zones shown in cross section: Pedestrian realm with bus stop; flex zone with bus loading; two lane travelway for automobiles; flex zone with freight loading, travelway with a bicyclist, pedestrian realm with trees, benches and pedestrians. Text reads: Pedestrian Realm: Comprised of frontage, pedestrian mobility, and furniture zones between the property line and the flex or travelway zones. This space includes the sidewalk, planting areas, bus shelters, sidewalk cafes, and bike racks. Travelway: Most often used for mobility purposes. Lanes can serve all modes or be dedicated to serve specific modes, such as a bus or bike lane. Flex zone: An essential zone for people and goods, providing separation between moving vehicles in the travelway and people in the pedestrian realm. This zone can contain multiple uses along a street – including commercial deliveries, parklets, on-street parking, and taxi zones. It can be used for mobility at specific times of the day.