Warrants for left-turn lanes

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Transp. Q.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6340087

Agent, K R

Most states use accident, traffic-volume, or delay data as guidelines for installing left-turn lanes. Computer simulation of these data compares statistics of intersections with left-turn lanes to those without. The study found that special lanes always lead to improvement in traffic flow, but noted that all intersections cannot accommodate a special lane. The recommendations specify the accident rate, critical-volume determination, and the rate of traffice conflicts which warrant a separate left-turn lane. 10 references, 6 figures, 4 tables. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Univ. of Kentucky, Lexington
• OSTI ID: 6340087
• Journal Information: Transp. Q.; (United States), Journal Name: Transp. Q.; (United States) Vol. 37:1; ISSN TRQUD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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