3 Suggest a desirable road classification for the following

3. Suggest a desirable road classification for the following design scenarios a) A road that links an arterial to a freeway, with AADT of 8,000 with 15% trucks, expected running speeds of 80 km/h with traffic movement a preferred consideration over land access. b) A road that connects to two arterials, with AADT of 9,000, intersection spacing of 200 m, 24 m right of way, occasional sidewalks, special facilities for cyclists, potential for transit service, with an expected running speed of 50 km/h.

Solution

a) As per IRC we need to prefer 4 lane one way type of road to connect a arterial Road with capacity of 8000 with 15% trucks