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WorksheetsStreetscape Program
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 6mins
What are the benefits of streetscape design?
Beautification and Aesthetics ONLY
Supports road widening projects to local community
Accessibility, Road User Comfort, Low Impact Design, Context Sensitive Design, Civic Image, Environment
No Benefits
How does York Region implement streetscape design?
Designers have carte blanche and implement design of their dreams!
Capital Projects
Policy
Funding Partnerships
What are the two best bedding aggregates for unit pavers?
Which of the following is not a component of the Region's streetscape design review process?
Referring to the Region's 10-Year Roads and Transit Capital Map
Applying a context sensitive approach
Commenting on noise-barrier fence effectiveness
Coordinate streetscape design with multiple stakeholders
Which paver pattern is the strongest
for vehicular use?
A. Basket Weave
B. Running Bond
C. Herringbone
In 2017, approximately how many development applications containing a regional streetscape component were submitted to the Region for review?
500
29
325
120
Which major challenges influence what can be achieved in streetscape design?
Hydro Poles and Utilities
Engineering Standards
Operations
How many Streetscape Master Plans has the Region initiated and executed?
2
5
10
1
Which is not an acceptable surface material for pedestrian areas within the right-of-way?
Which of the following landscape features are permitted within a 15x15 ft sight triangle?
Low Maintenance Plantings
(shrubs, perennials, grasses)
High Branching Deciduous Trees
1.2 metre high masonry Wall
Site Furnishings (benches, bike racks, etc.)
What is the minimum combined parapet wall and railing height for pedestrians and cyclists?
1.40 metres
1.37 metres
1.42 metres
1.30 metres
What is the minimum truck loading for paver trays?
AASHTO H-10
AASHTO H-20
AASHTO H-40
What are TrafficPatternsXD enhanced crosswalks made of?
Coloured asphalt
Preformed thermosplastic
Hot melt marking paint
York Region has a funding program dedicated to streetscape enhancements called the Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program (MSPP). Which of the following statements is false?
Local municipalities can apply for funding to cost share on streetscape enhancements with York Region
Maintenance of streetscape enhancements is the responsibility of York Region
The MSPP is funded at $10M annually
The MSPP funds both local and regional roads
Since the MSPP’s inception in 2007, how much has York Region contributed to streetscape enhancements/ what is the total value of streetscape enhancement projects across York Region?
$3.7M / $8.0M
$4.8M / $10.0M
$9.2M / $20.9M
$20.4M / $42.0M
