Publication Details

Guide for the Geometric Design of Driveways

2010
(NCHRP Report 659)
/ J.L. Gattis [and five others]
Hard copy + Online document,
1 volume
This report explores guidelines related to the geometric design of driveways. The report includes driveway-related terms and definitions, an examination of basic geometric controls, a summary of access spacing principles, and detailed discussions of various geometric design elements. This publication complements documents such as the AASHTO Policy on the Geometric Design of Streets and Highways (1-1) and the Access Management Manual (1-2). This guide is intended for use in both the public and private sectors.
Transportation Research Board (TRB)
Washington, D.C.
ISBN
9780309154734
Report (National Cooperative Highway Research Program - NCHRP)
659
Subject(s)
Highways
Design
Operations and traffic management
Pedestrians
Cyclists
Nonmotorized transportation
Bicycle travel
All Authors/Contributors
Gattis, J. L.
Related to
Material related to and supporting the contents of NCHRP Report 659, including an extensive review of literature, has been published as NCHRP Web-Only Document 151: Geometric Design of Driveways; http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/163869.aspx

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