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8: Safety and Traffic Design

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PDDM Chapter 8

  • Section 8.1 - General
    • 8.1.1 - Safety Philosophy
    • 8.1.2 - Safety Design Policy
    • 8.1.3 - Roadway Safety
    • 8.1.4 - Roadside Safety
  • Section 8.2 - Guidance and References
  • Section 8.3 - Investigation Process
    • 8.3.1 - Crash Data
    • 8.3.2 - Traffic Safety Studies
  • Section 8.4 - Safety Analysis
    • 8.4.1 - Crash Analysis
    • 8.4.2 - Existing Site Conditions Analysis
    • 8.4.3 - Existing Geometric Controlling Features Analysis
    • 8.4.4 - Evaluation of Pedestrian/Multi-Modal Facilities
    • 8.4.5 - Safety Evaluation Computer Programs
    • 8.4.6 - Road Safety Audits
    • 8.4.7 - Safety Evaluation Report
  • Section 8.5 - Safety Design
    • 8.5.1 - Design Exceptions
    • 8.5.2 - Defining the Clear Zone
    • 8.5.3 - Traffic Barriers
    • 8.5.4 - Crash Cushions and End Treatments
    • 8.5.5 - Traffic Calming
    • 8.5.6 - Evaluation of the Design for Weather Conditions
  • Section 8.6 - Traffic Analysis
    • 8.6.1 - Traffic Demand
    • 8.6.2 - Highway Capacity
  • Section 8.7 - Traffic Design
    • 8.7.1 - Signing and Delineation
    • 8.7.2 - Traffic Signals
    • 8.7.3 - Illumination
    • 8.7.4 - Highway-Rail Grade Crossings
    • 8.7.5 - Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
  • Section 8.8 - Temporary Traffic Control (TTC)
    • 8.8.1 - Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Plan Development
    • 8.8.2 - Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Pavement Markings
    • 8.8.3 - Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Channelizing Devices
    • 8.8.4 - Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Barriers/End Treatments
    • 8.8.5 - Traffic Delays
    • 8.8.6 - Emergency Response Considerations