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Develop spacing standards for Kentucky roadways to preserve functional integrity, improve safety, and manage traffic efficiently. Consider variables such as sight distance, speeds, and access control. Review literature and propose innovative management techniques.
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SPACING STANDARDS Access Implementation SAC Meeting 10-7-04
Work Plan • Review Literature & Practices • Consider spacing increments • 600-ft • Evaluate spacing distances • Propose standards for Kentucky
Spacing Principles • Mechanism for preserving functional integrity of roadway • Deviations are allowable • Signal spacing function of speed • Improve safety • Conflict points • Sight distance
Spacing Principles (cont’d) • Variable spacing by AM class due to different • Priorities (mobility vs. accessibility) • Volumes • Design elements • Driver expectancies
Interchange Spacing Signalized Spacing Non-Signalized Spacing Driveways Median use and openings U-turns Corner Clearance Management Techniques
Interchange Spacing • Ramp separation to allow for merging & weaving • Important for fully controlled access roadways (interstates, freeways) • Possibly applicable to Principal Arterials • AASHTO guidelines • Urban 1 mile • Rural 2 miles
Interchange Spacing (cont’d) • States with AM varied • OR Interstate U 3 mi/R 6 mi Expressway U 1.9 mi/R 3 mi • TX U 1 mi/R 2 mi • MO Interstate & Prin Art U 2mi/R 5 mi • FL CDB 1 mi/Non CDB 2 mi/SU 3 mi/R 6 mi • NCHRP 348 • Freeway U 1 mi/ R 3 mi • Expressway U 1 mi/R 2 mi
Distances to Termini • AASHTO • Adequate geometry • Appropriate access control • NCHRP 420 • State practices 100-700 ft U/300-1000 ft R • Access Management Manual • Varied by movement and control type
KY Interchange Termini Note: Values are based on AM Manual
b b Intersection Sight Distance KY “6 sec” rule: Distance b traveled in 6 sec at posted speed limit 2001 Green Book: Distance b for 7.5/6.5/6.5 sec
b b Intersection Sight Distance For 55 mph posted speed KY 6 sec 484 ft SSD 495 ft ISD 610/530 ft DSD 865/980/1135 ft R SU U
Signalized Spacing • Proper signal location can • provide for the orderly movement of traffic • increase traffic-handling capacity • reduce frequency, severity of some crashes • provide for continuous traffic movement
Signalized Spacing (cont’d) Progression Speeds (mph) Source: AM Manual
Signalized Spacing (cont’d) • Signals at rural areas • Maximum cycle times • Excessively long cycles lead to increased delay • 120 seconds max • Uniformity should be maintained
Signalized Spacing (cont’d) • States with AM consistent • FL 2,640 ft/1,320 ft • MO 2,640 ft/1,320 ft (collectors); 1 mi R • MT 2,640 ft/1,320 ft • TX, NJ 2,640 ft
Non-Signalized Spacing • Safety • 40 acc/mi crash rate 2.1 greater than 10 acc/mi • Sight distances • AM class • Mobility • Location • HCM 0.25 mph free flow speed reduction/acc/mi • Overlapping and conflicting movements • Frequent right turn options • Egress capacity
Non-Signalized Spacing (cont’d) • Focus on driveway frequency • Typically based on speed and sight distance • AM practices focus on driveway consolidation • Most common and complex access • Driveway permitting can • Reduce the number of crashes • Improve the operation of the roadway (LOS) • Improve site design
Non-Signalized Spacing (cont’d) • Most states have some type of driveway control • Access spacing should be greater for • Higher access class roadways • Rural roadways • Roads with high speeds and high volumes • Land use can dictate spacing • Intersection sight distances should be met
Non-Signalized Spacing (cont’d) Source: UK Research
Non-Signalized Spacing (cont’d) • States with AM varied • OR Major Arterial 1,320 ft/660 ft Minor Arterial 660 ft Collector 660 ft/330 ft • MO U 660 ft/ 220ft; R1,320 ft/330 ft • FL >45 mph 1,320 ft/125 ft; <45 mph 660 ft/125 ft • OH based on speed limit 645 ft/155 ft • NCHRP 348 • Function of traffic generator, speed, and access class
KY Non-Signalized Spacing 1 1,200 ft for roads with speed limit >45 mph
Median Type & Opening Spacing • Important for • Pedestrian safety • Vehicular efficiency • Vehicular safety • Roadway aesthetics • Typically more important for high class roads • Opening types • Full • Directional
Median Type & Opening Spacing (cont’d) • States with AM • No openings for high class roads • FL Median Handbook Dir 1,320 ft/660 ft; Full 2,640 ft • TX Dir 1,320 ft/330 ft; Full 2,640 ft/660 ft • MO U Dir 1,320 ft/660 ft; Full 2,640 ft/1,320 ft R Full 2,640 ft/1,320 ft Guidelines for type by functional class • NCHRP 348 • U 660 ft/330 ft • R 1,320 ft; SU 660 ft
KY Median Recommendation 1 Recommended for multi-lane facilities
Corner Clearance • Without proper corner clearances… • Through traffic blocked by vehicles waiting to turn into a driveway • Right or left turns into or out of a driveway (both on arterial and crossroad) are blocked • Driveway traffic is unable to enter left-turn lanes on arterial • Driveway exit movements are impacted by stopped vehicles in left-turn lanes
Corner Clearance (cont’d) Intersection Physical Area Intersection Functional Area
Major A B D C Corner Clearance (cont’d) • Most states with AM utilize non-signalized spacing • Special consideration and analysis may be essential
KY Corner Clearance 1 Based on non-signalized spacing 2 1,200 ft for roads with speed limit >45 mph
Recommended Practices • Must consider spacing standards and sight distance • Evaluate warrants for existing signals that do not meet spacing standard • Encourage corner property access via lower class roadway • Consider median to eliminate left-turns if access must be on higher class roadway
Recommended Practices • Locate access to corner properties as far from intersection as possible • Consolidate driveways of adjacent properties whenever feasible • Eliminate left-turn access within intersection influence area • Require studies for access permits within intersection influence area • Provide access to outparcels within development