Main streets are some of the most vibrant places in our cities and towns. They have both significant movement functions and place qualities. They are found in centres where people gather to socialise, work, shop or access essential services, or around public transport nodes. Balancing the functions of these streets is a common challenge, often requiring trade-offs and compromises.
Main street types
- Destination high street - A vibrant street with an intense sense of place, supported by multi-modal movement at low speeds and volumes.
- Transit street - A transit street prioritises active and public transport mobility and restricts private vehicle use in a lively and high amenity place.
- Connector avenue - A street with moderate place intensity and movement function that connects neighbourhoods, urban centres, or enterprise areas
- Arterial high street - A lively street that supports high place intensity and a high level of multi-modal movement.
- Transit arterial - A lively street for efficient movement of people and goods to support place activities, commonly serving as a public transport corridor in its urban context. Transit arterials connect multiple centres along some of the busiest corridors in urban areas.