A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets
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A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets is a key engineering reference manual that sets widely used standards and guidelines for the geometric design of roads and streets in the United States.
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Target entity: A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets Context triple: [American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, publishes, A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets]
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Highway Safety Improvement Program guidance
Highway Safety Improvement Program guidance is a set of federal guidelines and best practices that help transportation agencies plan, implement, and evaluate roadway safety improvements to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
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AASHTO Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering
The AASHTO Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering is the body within the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials responsible for reviewing, approving, and maintaining the official numbering and routing of U.S. Highways.
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AASHTO U.S. Route Numbering and Sign Policy
The AASHTO U.S. Route Numbering and Sign Policy is the official guideline issued by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials that defines how U.S. numbered highways are designated, numbered, and signed across the national network.
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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices is the United States’ national standard that defines the design and use of road signs, signals, and pavement markings to ensure consistent and safe traffic control across the country.
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National Highway System Designation Act of 1995
The National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 is a U.S. federal law that formally established the National Highway System and authorized funding and policies for its development and maintenance.
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Target entity: A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets Target entity description: A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets is a key engineering reference manual that sets widely used standards and guidelines for the geometric design of roads and streets in the United States.
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A.
Highway Safety Improvement Program guidance
Highway Safety Improvement Program guidance is a set of federal guidelines and best practices that help transportation agencies plan, implement, and evaluate roadway safety improvements to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
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B.
AASHTO Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering
The AASHTO Special Committee on U.S. Route Numbering is the body within the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials responsible for reviewing, approving, and maintaining the official numbering and routing of U.S. Highways.
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C.
AASHTO U.S. Route Numbering and Sign Policy
The AASHTO U.S. Route Numbering and Sign Policy is the official guideline issued by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials that defines how U.S. numbered highways are designated, numbered, and signed across the national network.
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D.
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices is the United States’ national standard that defines the design and use of road signs, signals, and pavement markings to ensure consistent and safe traffic control across the country.
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E.
National Highway System Designation Act of 1995
The National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 is a U.S. federal law that formally established the National Highway System and authorized funding and policies for its development and maintenance.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
design standard
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engineering reference manual ⓘ technical guideline ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | AASHTO Green Book ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
arterial roads
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collector roads ⓘ freeways ⓘ local roads ⓘ rural highways ⓘ urban streets ⓘ |
| countryOfUse |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| definesStandardFor |
bicycle accommodation
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clear zone considerations ⓘ cross-section elements ⓘ design speed ⓘ horizontal alignment ⓘ horizontal curve radius ⓘ interchange design ⓘ intersection design ⓘ lane width ⓘ passing sight distance ⓘ pedestrian accommodation ⓘ roadside design criteria ⓘ shoulder width ⓘ sight distance ⓘ stopping sight distance ⓘ superelevation ⓘ vertical alignment ⓘ vertical curve length ⓘ |
| field |
highway engineering
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roadway design ⓘ transportation engineering ⓘ |
| hasEdition | multiple revised editions ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
professional engineers
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transportation agencies ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| objective |
enhance safety of road users
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improve operational efficiency of highways and streets ⓘ promote uniformity in highway and street design ⓘ |
| primarySubject |
geometric design of highways
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geometric design of streets ⓘ |
| publishedBy | American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ⓘ |
| publisherAcronym |
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
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surface form:
AASHTO
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| status | de facto national standard for geometric design in the United States ⓘ |
| updateProcess | periodically updated to reflect current practice and research ⓘ |
| usedBy |
consulting engineering firms
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highway design engineers ⓘ state departments of transportation in the United States ⓘ transportation planners ⓘ |
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Subject: A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets Description of subject: A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets is a key engineering reference manual that sets widely used standards and guidelines for the geometric design of roads and streets in the United States.
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