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Citation |
Rogness RO. Transp. Res. Rec. 1993; 1419: 127-133. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 1993, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing) |
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Abstract |
Planning and design for recreational and scenic roads present a somewhat different set of criteria and restrictions than for other roads. Since the first parkways were built in the 1920s and 1930s and provided the impetus and criteria for all scenic and recreational roads, several important factors have changed: the age of these roads, the age of drivers, vehicle characteristics, and drivers' desires. Some road managers and agencies desire to retain the intent and function of scenic, recreational, and parkway roads, in terms of either new construction or reconstruction. It is important to recognize the role and nature of the recreational, scenic, or parkway road relative to its users' needs. Comparisons are made between the early road standards, existing standards, and proposed lower road standards. The need to retain the role of the recreational, scenic, and parkway roads while addressing vehicle and driver factors is examined. One means to accomplish this is through more specific detailing in the design and construction stages. Differences within agencies and units show difficulties from a lack of consistency in philosophy and in design that results in inconsistencies in roadway geometrics, signing and marking, and especially lane width. Language: en |