Chapter 3 - Project Scoping Process & Geometric Design Considerations
Subject no. | Subject title |
Section 1 - Funding |
3-1-1 | General |
Section 2 - Capacity Analysis |
3-2-1 | Intersection Capacity Analysis |
3-2-2 | Basic Parameters for Capacity Analysis |
Note: Section 3 offers only interim guidance regarding intersection geometrics, which will be placed in the FDM in the future. |
Section 3 - Intersection Geometrics |
3-3-1 | Basic Guidelines for Intersection Design |
3-3-2 | Right-of-Way |
3-3-3 | Corridor Considerations |
3-3-4 | Design Vehicle and Turning Templates |
3-3-5 | Left Turn Lanes |
3-3-6 | Right Turn Lanes |
3-3-7 | Medians and Islands |
3-3-8 | Pedestrians |
3-3-9 | Adjacent Access/Intersections |
3-3-10 | Future Traffic Signals |
Section 4 - Operational Considerations and Needs |
3-4-1 | Left Turn Phasing |
3-4-2 | Right Turn Control |
3-4-3 | Pedestrian Phasing |
3-4-4 | Overlap |
3-4-5 | Traffic Signal Coordination/Communication |
3-4-6 | Control Cabinet Service Placement |
3-4-7 | Railroads | Railroad preempt timing worksheet |
3-4-8 | Emergency Vehicles |
3-4-9 | Temporary Signals |
3-4-10 | Interchanges |
Section 5 - Other Considerations |
3-5-1 | Local Coordination |
3-5-2 | Jurisdictional Transfer Issues |
3-5-3 | Utilities, Historical and Environmental Issues |