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| Intersection Design Principle 1 |
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| reduce number of conflict points. intersections with more than 4 2-way legs should be avoided |
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| Intersection Design Principle 2 |
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| Control relative speed. High relative speeds should be as close as possible to 90 degrees. |
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| Intersection Design Principle 3 |
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| Intersection design should be accomplished simultaneously with the development of traffic control plans. |
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| Intersection design principle 4 |
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| Use most feasible crossing method. Don't place above grade intersections in a neighborhood, etc. |
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| Intersection design principle 5 |
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Definition
| Substitute turning path. Turning lanes can be provided to reduce conflicts. |
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| Intersection design principle 6 |
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Definition
| Avoid multiple and compoound merging and diverging maneuvers. |
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| Intersection design principle 7 |
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Definition
| Separate conflict points. Give drivers sufficient time between successive maneuvers. |
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| Intersection design principle 8 |
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Definition
| Favor the heaviest and fastest flows. |
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| Intersection design principle 9 |
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| Reduce area of conflict. 90 degree intersections have the smallest conflict area. |
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| Intersection design principle 10 |
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Definition
| segregate nonhomogeneous flows. turning lanes should be provided for high volumes of turning vehicles and pedestrian islands should be provided when peds. have to cross multiple lanes |
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