An intersection approach has an approach speed of 35 mph with an uphill grade of 1%. The width of the cross street is 59 ft and the length of the design vehicle is 18 ft. a. What is the displayed yellow time (rounded to the nearest second)? b. What is the displayed all-red time (rounded to the nearest second)?

An intersection approach has an approach speed of 35 mph with an uphill grade of 1%. The width of the cross street is 59 ft and the length of the design vehicle is 18 ft. a. What is the displayed yellow time (rounded to the nearest second)? b. What is the displayed all-red time (rounded to the nearest second)?

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter7: Intersection Design

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 21P

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