DESIGN CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION OF LOW-SPEED WEIGH-IN-MOTION
The three basic components of an Illinois-designed WIM (weigh in motion) facility are described. This consists of deceleration length, signal zone, and deceleration and storage lengths. Desirable layouts are described, as well as signage. The implementation of the system is also desribed. It is noted that ramp arrangements that negate pedestrian/vehicle interaction are superior designs. Locations of scales and signals that permit a viewing time of 6 seconds at a controlled speed of 30 mph are desirable. The ramp alignment preceding the divergence should provide equal widening or favor the bypass lane with a tangent alignment. These and other recommendations are discussed.
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Corporate Authors:
Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
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Authors:
- Coffinbargar, W L
- Publication Date: 1990-10
Media Info
- Features: Appendices; Figures; References;
- Pagination: p. 17-20
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Serial:
- ITE Journal
- Volume: 60
- Issue Number: 10
- Publisher: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
- ISSN: 0162-8178
- Serial URL: https://www.ite.org/publications/ite-journal/
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Design; Layout; Traffic signs; Traffic speed; Trucks; Weigh in motion
- Uncontrolled Terms: Design criteria; Low speed
- Geographic Terms: Illinois
- Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Motor Carriers; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Society; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00601574
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS, ATRI
- Created Date: Nov 30 1990 12:00AM