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Streets are both a barrier to natural hydrology as well as an opportunity to manage stormwater. This page discusses roadside safety concerns associated with road right-of-ways. For more information on stormwater management for road right-of-ways, please see the road right of way page.  

Streets are both a barrier to natural hydrology as well as an opportunity to manage stormwater. This page discusses roadside safety concerns associated with road right of ways (ROW). For more information on stormwater management for road right of ways, please see the road right of way page.  

Green street design integrates stormwater control and management within the right of way and ensures that the street remains functional and safe for users during a storm event. Unlike stormwater management features such as stormwater ponds that can be isolated or fenced off, LID road right of way retrofits are directly integrated into the existing built form therefore, it is critical to consider how the project will affect all users of the right of way. When incorporating green infrastructure into street design, it is important to design with attention to citywide traffic safety and mobility.  

Green street design integrates stormwater control and management within the right of way and ensures that the street remains functional and safe for users during a storm event. Unlike stormwater management features such as stormwater ponds that can be isolated or fenced off, LID road right of way retrofits are directly integrated into the existing built form therefore, it is critical to consider how the project will affect all users of the right of way. When incorporating green infrastructure into street design, it is important to design with attention to citywide traffic safety and mobility.