Intersection Geometric Design II
Author: Gregory Taylor
Intersections are unique roadway elements where conflicting vehicle streams (and sometimes non-motorized users) share the same space. This area encompasses all modes of travel (pedestrian, bicycle, passenger vehicle, truck, and transit)as well as auxiliary lanes, medians, islands, sidewalks and pedestrian ramps. These may further heighten the accident potential and constrain the operational efficiency and network capacity of the urban street system. However, the main objective of intersection design is to facilitate the roadway user and enhance efficient vehicle movement.
This course is the last of a series that summarizes and highlights the geometric design process for modern roadway intersections. The contents of this document are intended to serve as guidance and not as an absolute standard or rule.
When you complete this course, you should be familiar with the general guidelines for at-grade intersection design. The course objective is to give engineers and designers an in-depth look at the principles to be considered when selecting and designing intersections.
Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifteen (15) questions to earn 3 PDH credits
Learning Objectives
This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills
- Basic elements of intersection design
- Types of intersections
- Basic roundabout design
- Frontage roads
- Outer separations
- Elements of pedestrian facilities
- Types of curb ramps
- Bicycle facilities
- Railroad-highway grade crossings
Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.
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