PLANNING AND DESIGN OF PASSING LANES FOR THE TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY IN YOHO NATIONAL PARK

This paper describes the techniques used in the planning and design of a system of passing lanes for the Trans-Canada Highway in Yoho National Park. The techniques, which include a traffic simulation model were developed to allow the evaluation of the impact of low-cost operational improvements such as passing lanes on the level of service. The traffic simulation model allowed the investigation of a wide range of highway alternatives in addition to changes in traffic flow, traffic stream characteristics, and vehicle performance characteristics. The passing lane designs described in the paper are based on the concept of incorporating passing lanes within the existing highway cross section. The design concept has evolved from the experimental passing lane project in Banff. In addition to geometric design, signing, and road marking guidelines, warrants for bicycle lanes on the Trans-Canada Highway are also presented.

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  Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6,   Canada 
• Authors:
  • MORRALL, J
  • Thompson, W
• Publication Date: 1990-2

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 79-86
• Serial:
  • Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering
  • Volume: 17
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: National Research Council of Canada
  • ISSN: 0315-1468
  • Serial URL: http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/loi/cjce

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Highway design; Highway planning; Level of service; National parks; Parks; Passing zones; Traffic lanes; Traffic simulation
• Geographic Terms: Canada
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00493883
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Apr 30 1990 12:00AM