The Influence of Lane Widths on Safety and Capacity: A Summary of the Latest Findings

This paper looks at American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards for lane widths and asks if 12-foot lane widths are necessary for safety and capacity. A literature review finds that when lanes are reduced to 10 feet in width, safety and capacity are not adversely impacted. The author argues that narrower lanes reduce costs and increase mobility especially for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Language

  • English

Media Info

  • Media Type: Digital/other
  • Features: Illustrations; Photos; References;
  • Pagination: 4p

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 01546161
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Dec 2 2014 9:29AM