ROAD DESIGN

Factors affecting design choices
b. Design Controls
2. Road Classifications
a. Purpose of classification
b. Factors affecting classification
c. Description of classifications
3. Alignment Elements
a. Design controls and considerations
b. Sight distances
c. Horizontal alignment
i. Curves
ii. Cross falls
iii. Superelevation
iv. Transition curves
d. Vertical Alignment
i. Grades
ii. Vertical Curves
iii. Design controls
4. Cross Section Elements
a. Arterial Staging
b. Laning
c. Pavement widening
d. Medians
e. Sidewalks/Boulevards
f. Curb and gutters
g. Drainage
h. Cross slopes and superelevations
i. Driveways
5. Intersections
a. Definitions and types
b. Alignments (Horizontal & vertical)
c. Cross slopes
d. Channelization
e. Sight distances
f. Vehicle Turning templates
6. Road signage (depending on schedule)