Chapter 3 - Project Scoping Process & Geometric Design Considerations
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Section 1 - Funding |
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3-1-1 | General |
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Section 2 - Capacity Analysis |
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3-2-1 | Intersection Capacity Analysis |
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3-2-2 | Basic Parameters for Capacity Analysis |
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Note: Section 3 offers
only interim guidance regarding intersection geometrics, which will be placed in the FDM in the future. |
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Section 3 - Intersection Geometrics |
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3-3-1 | Basic Guidelines for Intersection Design |
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3-3-2 | Right-of-Way |
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3-3-3 | Corridor Considerations |
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3-3-4 | Design Vehicle and Turning Templates |
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3-3-5 | Left Turn Lanes |
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3-3-6 | Right Turn Lanes |
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3-3-7 | Medians and Islands |
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3-3-8 | Pedestrians |
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3-3-9 | Adjacent Access/Intersections |
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3-3-10 | Future Traffic Signals |
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Section 4 - Operational Considerations and Needs |
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3-4-1 | Left Turn Phasing |
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3-4-2 | Right Turn Control |
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3-4-3 | Pedestrian Phasing |
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3-4-4 | Overlap |
| 3-4-5 | Traffic Signal Coordination/Communication |
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3-4-6 | Control Cabinet Service Placement |
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3-4-7 | Railroads
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3-4-8 | Emergency Vehicles |
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3-4-9 | Temporary Signals |
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3-4-10 | Interchanges |
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Section 5 - Other Considerations |
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3-5-1 | Local Coordination |
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3-5-2 | Jurisdictional Transfer Issues |
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3-5-3 | Utilities, Historical and Environmental Issues |