# tblRoadwayScheme

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Road section including interchange(s) only


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Road section including interchange(s) and any at-grade intersection


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Road section including interchange(s) and non-signalized at-grade intersection


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Road section including any type of at-grade intersection(s) only


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Road section including only non-signalized at-grade intersection(s)


# tblProjectType

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Construction of completely new alignment(undeveloped corridor)


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Rehabilitation, existing alignment(at least on the part of the project)


# tblAuditEntryChecklist

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Is there adequate space for bicyclists if rumble strips used?


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Effect of departures from standards or guidelines


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Any departures from standards or guidelines: is safety maintained?


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Any hitherto undetected departures from standards: is safety maintained?


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Is the design flexible enough to accommodate unforeseen increases in volumes or changes in traffic mix?


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Are design parameters consistent within the project?


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Geometry of horizontal and vertical alignment


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Are horizontal and vertical alignment geometries combined correctly and do not create a safety concern?


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Is the design free of visual cues that would cause a driver to misread the road characteristics (e.g., visual illusions; subliminal delineation such as lines of trees, poles, etc.)?


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Does the alignment provide for speed consistency?


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Is a spiral transition curve required between a tangent and a circular curve? Has it been provided?


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Has the poor combination of features (e.g., small radius horizontal curve at end of long tangent; at end of long steep downgrade, curve on grade/bridge; compound curvature, etc) been avoided?


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Have truck escape lanes been provided where necessary on long steep downgrades?


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Are horizontal and vertical alignments consistent with the visibility requirements?


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Will the design be free of sight line obstructions due to safety fences or barriers? boundary fences? street furniture? parking facilities? signs? landscaping (consider future plant growth)? bridge abutments? parked vehicles in parking bays or at the curb? queued traffic?


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Are rail crossings, bridges and other hazards all conspicuous?


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Is the design free of any other local features which may affect visibility?


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Does the transition occur well away from any hazard? (e.g., a crest, a bend, a roadside hazard or where poor visibility/distractions may occur.)


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If the standards of the proposed design differ from the adjacent sections, have the road safety implications been identified and addressed?


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Is the transition where the road environment changes (e.g., urban to rural; full access control to uncontrolled; lit to unlit) done safely?


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Is the horizontal and vertical alignments of the proposed facility co-ordinate safely with those of existing facilities?


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Has the need for advance warning been considered?


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Readability' (perception) of the alignment by drivers


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Will the general layout; function and broad features be recognized by drivers in sufficient time?


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Will approach speeds be suitable and can drivers correctly track through the design?


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Visibility to and visibility at intersections


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Have the horizontal and vertical curvature on or adjacent to intersections been avoided?


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Are horizontal and vertical alignments at the intersection or on the approaches to the intersection consistent with the visibility requirements?


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Will drivers be aware of the presence of the intersection (especially on the minor road approach)?


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Has the minimum sight triangles been provided? Will the design be free of sight line obstructions due to: Guide rail  or barriers? Snow storage? Street hardware? Parking facilities? Signs? Landscaping? Seasonal foliage? Bridge abutments? Also consider different driver eye heights: cars; trucks; bicycles; motorcycles; vehicles with restricted visibility etc.


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Are rail crossings,  bridges and other hazards near intersections conspicuous?


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Will the design be free of any local features which adversely affect visibility?


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Will the stopping sight distance be provided to the rear of any queue or slow-moving turning vehicles?


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Layout, including the appropriateness of type


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Is the type of intersection selected (cross roads; T; roundabout; signalized; etc.) appropriate for the function of the intersecting roads?


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Was safety considered in selecting the intersection types?


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Are the proposed controls (Yield; Stop; Signals; etc.) appropriate for the particular intersection?


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Will intersection geometrics accommodate  all vehicle movements?


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Are the intersections free of any unusual features which could affect road safety? E.g., number of legs including turning lanes, wide median, intersecting angle. Also, consider presence and unusual proportions of heavy vehicles, pedestrians (different groups), public transport operations, bicyclists etc.


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Have the appropriate design vehicle and design controls been used for turning dimensions?


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Are the lane widths and turning paths adequate for all vehicles?


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Have the potential conflicts between turning and parked vehicles been avoided?


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Is the design free of any upstream or downstream geometric features that could affect safety? (e.g., lane drops, "visual clutter", steep grades, high volume driveways, angle parking etc.)


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Have separate left turn lanes; provisions for left turning vehicles been considered?


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Are the approach speeds consistent with the intersection design?


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Where a double lane roundabout is proposed, however, traffic demand allows for use of a single lane roundabout in the short/medium term: has the single lane roundabout design been considered for short/medium term?


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Where a roundabout is proposed: have bicycle movements been considered? have pedestrian movements been considered?


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Will the existence of the intersection, general type, function, right of way  rules, allowed movements through the intersection and broad features be perceived correctly and in adequate time?


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Are the approach speeds and likely positions of vehicles as they track through the design safe?


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Is the design free of sunrise or sunset problems that may create a hazard for motorist?


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Will the angle of the intersecting roads and the sight lines be adequate for the safety of all road users?


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Is the movement of vulnerable road users safely accommodated at all intersections?


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Are intersection design parameters consistent within the design?


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Is visibility adequate at approaches: to the interchange, on and off ramps, terminal intersections etc.?


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Has the minimum sight triangle been provided at: entry and exit ramps? gore areas? other conflict points? Consider different driver eye heights: cars; trucks; bicycles; motorcycles; vehicles with restricted visibility etc.


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Will sight lines remain adequate and not be obstructed by permanent or temporary features such as parked vehicles or queued traffic?


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Is interchange layout not too complicated to cause driver orientation problems?


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Do  ramp entrance and exit ramp designs conform to driver expectancy (no left-hand ramp accesses, bifurcations, compound circular curves with increased curvature etc)?


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Are ramp terminal intersections layout/control consistent with the intersections layout/control on the intersecting roads?


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Are acceleration and deceleration lane lengths adequate?


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Are appropriate shoulder widths provided at merges?


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Have shoulder widths been maintained beside the auxiliary lane?


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Have compound circular horizontal curves with increased curvature on ramps been avoided?


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Have the spiral curves at exits/entrances from/to horizontal curves on ramps been considered?


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Are pedestrian crossings on ramp terminals safe?


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Are interchange design parameters consistent?


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Clearances, visual perception of structures


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Is overhead vertical clearance to structures adequate?


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Has a visual perception of narrowing or funneling at underpasses and overpasses due to the location and type of structure walls been avoided?


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Will the design be free of adverse effects from adjacent activity and intensity of land use? (if not, what special measures are needed?)


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Have the special needs of agriculture and stock movements been considered?


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Have pedestrian needs been satisfactorily considered?


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If sidewalks or footpaths  are not specifically provided: is the road layout safe for use by pedestrians (particularly at blind corners or on bridges)?


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Are pedestrian underpasses or footbridges sited to provide maximum use? (i.e. is the possibility of pedestrians crossing at non-designated locations in their vicinity minimized/discouraged?)


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Has specific provision been made for pedestrian crossings, school crossings or pedestrian signals?


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Where present, are these facilities sited to provide maximum use with safety? (i.e. is the possibility of pedestrians crossing at the non-designated locations in their vicinity minimized?)


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Are pedestrian refuges/curb extensions provided where needed?


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Are pedestrians approaching the crossing visible (consider children obstructed by bushes/barriers/rails etc) ?


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Has specific consideration been given to provision required for special groups (e.g., young, elderly, mobility, hearing or sight impaired)?


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Has the need for lighting of pedestrian crossing areas been considered?


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Has the need for traffic calming  to improve safety been considered?


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Have the needs of bicyclists been satisfactorily considered; especially at intersections?


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Have bicycle lanes or separate bicycle paths been considered?


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Are all bikeways of standard or adequate design?


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Where a need for shared pedestrian/cycle facilities exists, have they been safely treated?


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Where bikeways terminate at intersections or adjacent to the roadway, has the transition treatment been handled safely?


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Have any needs for special bicycle facilities been satisfactorily considered? (e.g., bicycle signals.)


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Is there enough space for bicyclists to safely pass the parking cars (consider provision of buffer zones; angle vs. parallel parking etc.)


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Is receiving lane (throat) width for turning operations wide enough to ensure safety for older drivers? It is desired to provide 12 ft (3.6 m) minimum accompanied, wherever practical, by 4ft (1.2 m) shoulder.


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Are the intersection sight distances (sight triangles) adequate for reaction time of older drivers (minimum 2.5 s)


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Are the opposing left turn lanes designed to provide unrestricted sight distances? Also, at intersections where there are larger percentages of left turning trucks, is sight distance unrestricted when opposing left-turn vehicles are trucks?


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If the channelized offset left turn lanes are used, are they properly signed and delineated to prevent wrong way entrance to the lane (e.g., left turn traffic from an intersecting road)?


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Are curb radii adequate for older drivers? (9.0 m is desired )


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Is one-way/wrong way signage (number and placement) on approaches to divided highways adequate to ensure clear perception for older drivers? Is the Divided Highway Crossing sign used?


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Is Cross Traffic Does Not Stop warning sign panel mounted below the Stop sign used for two-way stop control intersections where appropriate? E.g., where sight triangle is restricted, wherever a conversion from four-lane control is implemented etc.


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Are lane-use control signs placed overhead at intersections, as a supplement to pavement markings and shoulder- and/or median mounted signage?


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Has the location of devices or objects that might destabilize a motorcycle been avoided on the road surface? (consider manholes on horizontal curves etc)


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Will warning or delineation be adequate for motorcyclists?


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Is the roadside clear of obstructions where motorcyclists may lean into curves?


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Has barrier curb been avoided in high-speed areas?


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In areas more likely to have motorcycles run off the road is the roadside forgiving?


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Have the needs of equestrians been considered, including the use of verges or shoulders and rules regarding the use of the roadway?


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Can underpass facilities be used by equestrians/stock?


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Have the needs of truck drivers been considered; including turning radii and lane widths?


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Have the needs of public transport users been considered?


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Have bus  maneuvering/turning  needs  been considered?


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Are bus stops well positioned for safety? (consider sight distances, visibility, far-side/near-side location accounting for pedestrian flows generators etc)


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Has provision been made for road maintenance vehicles to be used safely at the site?


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Has possible confusion to road users with regard to the adjacent ATV or snowmobile trail been avoided (e.g., trail signage)


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Is signage and visibility of points where trails cross the highway adequate?


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Has the possibility of motorists confusion by the headlights of oncoming snowmobiles/ATV been considered?


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Will the proposed design adequately accommodate special vehicles? (e.g., farm equipment, horse and buggy traffic)


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Can shoulders safely accommodate slow-moving vehicles? (consider width, structural capacity, continuity)


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If lighting required from a safety perspective, has it been adequately provided?


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Has lighting been considered at new intersections and in transition areas with adjoining existing roads?


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Is lighting adequate to compensate for rapid changes in light conditions (e.g., at tunnel entrances)?


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Are lighting poles located in the best positions, e.g., behind safety barriers, beyond the barrier dynamic deflection zone?


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Is the design free of features that make illuminating sections of the road difficult (e.g., shadow from trees or overbridges)?


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Has the question of siting of lighting poles been considered as part of the general concept of the design?


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Are breakaway or slip-base poles to be provided?


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Are any special needs created by ambient lighting?


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Will safety be maintained if special treatments are not provided?


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Have the safety consequences of vehicles striking lighting poles (of any type) been considered?


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Are signs appropriate for their location?


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Are signs located where they can be seen and read in adequate time? Has the decision sight distance been provided for interchange and intersection signing throughout the design?


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Is sign spacing adequate to prevent information overloading?


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Are signs located/repeated to account for traffic entering the design?


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Has the conflict of messages been avoided? (e.g., posted sign increasing speed limit immediately followed by advisory speed sign, etc)


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Are signs located so that visibility is maintained: to/from accesses and intersecting roads? To/from pedestrians and important features on the road?


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Are signs appropriate to the driver's needs (e.g., destination signs; advisory speed signs; etc.)?


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If changeable message signs are proposed: will they be used effectively? (e.g., are they located in advance of transfers to allow traffic to detour if there is a warning of traffic jam ahead?)


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Have the safety consequences of vehicles striking sign posts been considered?


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Are signs located so that drivers' sight distance is maintained?


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Are sign supports out of the clear zone?


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If not, are they: of breakaway design? on slip bases? shielded by barriers or crash cushions?


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Has the appropriate standard of delineation and marking been adopted?


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Are the proposed markings consistent with the works in the adjoining section of the route?


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Are the previous/adjacent markings to be upgraded?


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Can traffic volumes from the proposed design be safely accommodated on existing sections of road?


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Have parking provision and parking control been adequately considered?


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Can any turn bans be implemented without causing problems at adjacent intersections and driver orientation problems?


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General road function and classification, environment


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Will the nearby road function and classification remain the same after the land use development proposal is implemented?


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Will the nearby road environment remain essentially the same after the land development proposal is implemented? ( e.g., no change from rural to suburban/urban etc.)


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Will the traffic characteristics in the nearby roads remain essentially the same? ( consider traffic mix, speed, traffic volumes, pedestrian and bicyclists flows, public transportation etc).


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If the development may cause substantive changes in the road function, classification, environment or the traffic characteristics in the nearby roads: are appropriate changes to the affected roads considered such that safety will not be degraded?


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Have any adverse area-wide effects been addressed?


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Will the design keep travel speeds at a safe level?


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Are the number of location of accesses appropriate?


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Are the accesses designed to avoid backup of entering traffic onto the main road?


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Are the facilities for public transport services safely located?


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Have bicyclie safety needs been addressed and are any bicycle facilities safely located with respect to vehicular movements?


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Has the safety of pedestrian movement been addressed and are pedestrian facilities adequate and safely located?


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Is traffic calming used where appropriate to improve safety?


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Is visibility adequate for drivers and pedestrians at proposed accesses?


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Is adequate turning space provided for the volume and speed of traffic?


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Are radii and forward visibility satisfactory?


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Are sight and stopping distances adequate?


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Is on-site parking adequate to avoid on-street parking and associated risks?


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Is adequate space provided in parking areas for circulation and intersection sight distance?


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Are the enterances designed to avoid backup of entering traffic onto the main road? Consider placement of parking gate, possible queues, etc


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Are off-street loading/unloading areas adequate?


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Are turning facilities for large vehicles provided in safe locations?


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Have necessary traffic signs and road markings been provided as part of a development?


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Is priority clearly defined at all the intersection points with the development and access routes?


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Will the signs and markings be clear in all conditions; including day/night; rain; fog; etc?


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Do the signs and markings meet standards and guidelines?


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Does landscaping maintain visibility at intersctions, bends accesses and pedestrian locations?


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Has tree planting been avoided where vehicles are likely to run off the road?


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General safety aspets not already covered


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Has appropriate street lighting been provided?


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Are roadsice hazards appropriately dealt with?


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Has safe pedestrian acces to the development been provided?


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Scope of project, function, traffic mix, road users


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Is the design consistent with the function of the road, ie., there is no potential confusion to the driver about the road function?(Appreciation of the intended function of the road, rasd classification is needed)


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Will the proposed design safely accommodate passenger vehicles; heavy vehicles; buses (consider also school buses)


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Will the proposed design safely accommodate pedestrians? Consider all classes, eg., school children, elderly, disabled etc. Also consider continuity of  sidewalks/shoulders, including bridges/flyovers


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Will the proposed design safely accommodate bicyclists? Among others, consider continuity of bicycle lanes/paths including bridges/flyovers. Check whether the proposed facility included in or related to bicycle and pedestrian facilities identified in a master plan (e.g, MPO/LDD bike/ped; local planning documents; bicycle PA routes; Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian MasterPlan)


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Will the project provide continuity and safe linkages with existing or proposed bicycle/pedestrian facilities? Consider whether the proposed facility is included in or related to a regional/local recreational plan(e.g., Rails-to-Trails; greenways, Locat State, National Parks)


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Will the proposed design safely accommodate motorcyclists?


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Will the proposed design safely accommodate special vehicles (e.g., farm equipment, horse and buggy traffic)


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Will the proposed design safely accommodate snowmobiles and ATVs? (Consider Possible confusion to road users  with regard to the adjacent trail, especially at nighttime, crossing etc)


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Is the design flexible enough to accommodate nuforseen increases in volumes or changes in traffic mix?


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Will the proposed design be consistent with adjacent roads, land forms and traffic management?


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Type and degree of access to property and developments


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Is the degree of access control consistent with the road's function and with other sections of the road?


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Will sight distances be adequate at intersections?


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Will sight distances be adequate at property accesses?


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Is design speed (or the likely operating speed) compatible with the number and type of intersections/property accesses?


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Have the possibilities of linking multiple accesses into one service road or consolidating access points into shared use acces been considered?


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Are all major generators of traffic far enough away to avoid unsafe influences on design, e.g., spillover of traffic queues from the accesses onto the road, exessive pedestrian activity with the potential of illegal crossings ets?


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Have existing or alternative accesses been arranged to ensure existing suburbs/attractions/communitites are not cut off by the development of the project?


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Are the access for significant traffic generators far enough away from intersections for safety?(e.g., accesses are not blicked by vehicles stopping at intersections etc.)


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Is sight distance to and from access to significant traffic generators adequate?


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Will the proposed design be consistent with adhacent roads, land forms, and traffic management?


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Has the potential of the project to attract the development of mahor traffic generators on or adhacent to the prjhect been considered and adequately accounted for?


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If the construction is to be implemented in more than one stage, has safety been given a high priority in transitions between stages?


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If the construction is to be implemented in more than one stage, has safety been given a high priority in transitions to existing roads?(e.g., eundivided vs. divided cross-secion)


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If the construction will divert significant or all traffic onto alternative routes(e.g., full road closure), has safety been given a high priority on the detours?


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Will the proposed staging incourporate safety stantards during construction?


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Will the route be free of compromises in safety if there is to be future widening?


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Will the route be free of compromises in safety if there is to be the addition of a complete second roadway?


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Will the route be free of compromises in safety if there is to be future realignment?


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Will the route be free of compromises in safety if there is to be mahor geometric chages at intersections?


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Has the effect of access to future developments been considered?


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Any traffic diverting to other roads (e.g., to avoid a traffic control device): is safety maintained?


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Are passing sight distance and stopping sight distance adequate?


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Have suitable shoulder widths been provided at lane drop merges?


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Have standard signs and markings been provided for any lane drop?


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Has adequate sight distance been provided to any lane drop?


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Are shoulders wide enough opposite access points and intersections?


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Are there sufficient roadside stopping areas, rest areas and truck parking areas?


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Are the location of roadside stopping areas, rest areas and truck parking areas appropriate?


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Are any entries and exits to rest areas or truck parking areas safe?


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Have appropriate signs been chosen and placed correctly to notify drivers of an upcoming  roadside stopping areas, rest areas and truck parking areas?


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If the design is to be constructed 'under traffic'; can this be done so safely?


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Have the maintenance requirements been adequately considered?


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Is safe access to and from the works available?


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Has the network management to increase safety during construction been considered?


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Is the surrounding terrain free of physical or vegetation defects which could affect the safety of the design? (e.g., heavy planting, forestry, deep cuttings, steep or rocky bluffs which constrain the design)


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Has consideration been given to weather records or local experience that may indicate a particular problem? (e.g., snow, ice, wind, fog.)


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Is there any negative safety effects of wind, sun angles at sunrise and sunset?


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Will the design perform safely when there is  a rain, mist, ice, fog, snowfall, blowing snow?


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Has snow fall accumulations been considered in the design (i.e., sight lines obstructed by snow banks, storage, barrier performance etc).


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Will snow storage not disrupt pedestrian access or visibility?


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Has the mitigation measures for effects of snow been considered with respect to prevailing winds? Snow drifting? Open terrain?


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Do the gradients, curves and general design approaches fit in with the likely weather and environmental aspects of the terrain? (e.g., fog-prone, icing-prone, blowing snow areas)


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Has the need for environmental devices been considered? Is the location and design of environmental devices (e.g., noise barriers, animal fencing) safe? Consider potential for vehicle impacts.


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Does the design deal adequately with potential animal conflicts (e.g., moose, cattle, horses, deer etc) based on the  known animal/migration routes in surrounding areas (e.g., are fencing and underpasses required )?


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Are  visual distractions (e.g., scenic vistas) adequately addressed (e.g., by providing areas to stop safely)?


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Has the issue of unstable land been considered (e.g., falling rock, mudflow, mine subsidence)


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General safety aspects not already covered


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Can the design safely handle special events?


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Have any consequent unusual or hazardous conditions been considered?


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Is the road able to safely handle oversize vehicles; or large vehicles like trucks; buses; emergency vehicles; road maintenance vehicles?


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If required, can the road be closed for special events in a safe manner?


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Do the conditions for which the project was originally designed still apply? (i.e. no significant changes to the surrounding network or area to be served, or traffic mix.)


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Has the design of the project remained unchanged since previous audit (if any)?


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Are the road grades and cross slopes adequate for satisfactory drainage?


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Are flat spots avoided or adequately dealt with at start/ end of superelevation?


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Has the possibility of surface flooding been adequately addressed, including overflow from surrounding or intersecting drains and water courses?


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Is drop inlet spacing adequate to limit flooding?


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Is drop inlet grate design safe for bicycles (i.e. gaps not parallel with wheel tracks)?


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Are inlet grates and manholes avoided on horizontal curves to avoid differences in skid resistance (issue for motorcyclists)?


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Will pedestrian facilities or independent multi-use trails drain adequately? Check whether the drainage of the major facility impairs the use of pedestrian facilities or multi-use trails.


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Will drivers be able to see pedestrians (and vice versa) past or over the landscaping?


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Will intersection sight lines be maintained past or over the landscaping?


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Will safety be adequate with seasonal growth (e.g., no obscuring of signs; shading or light effects; slippery surface; etc.)?


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Will roadside safety be adequate when trees or plantings mature (no roadside hazard)?


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Has 'breakable' vegetation been used in possible run-off road areas?


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Does the design adequately deal with buried and overhead services (especially in regard to overhead clearances, etc)?


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Has the location of fixed objects or hardware associated with utilities been checked from a safety perspective? Consider lateral position and spacing of poles, any loss of visibility, clearance to overhead wires etc.


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Can all driveways providing access to property and developments be used safely? Consider visibility; availability of gaps in the traffic flow required for left turns to/from driveways, back ups to main road etc.


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Is the design free of any downstream or upstream effects from accesses, particularly near intersections?


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Do rest areas and truck parking accesses have safe ingress and egress? Consider length of acceleration and deceleration lanes, sight distance at access points, etc.


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Emergencies; breakdowns; emergency and service vehicle access


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Has provision been made for safe access and movements by emergency vehicles?


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Does the design and positioning of medians and vehicle barriers allow emergency vehicles to stop and turn without unnecessarily disrupting traffic?


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Have broken-down vehicles or stopped emergency vehicles been adequately considered?


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Is provision for emergency communication satisfactory?


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Are median breaks on divided roadways safely located (i.e. frequency, visibility)?


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Future reconstruction projects (widening and/or realignments)


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If the project is only a stage towards a wider or divided roadway is the design adequate to impart this message to drivers?  (is the reliance on signs minimal/appropriate, rather than excessive?)


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Is the transition between single and divided roadway (either way) designed safely with adequate transition lengths?


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If the design is to be staged or constructed at different times: are the construction plans and program sequenced to ensure maximum safety?


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Do the construction plans and program include specific safety measures, signing; adequate transitional geometry; etc. for any temporary highway conditions?


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Does the design handle accesses to major adjacent generators of traffic and developments safely?


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Is drivers' perception of the road ahead free of misleading effects of any lighting or traffic signals on an adjacent road?


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Has the need for screening against glare from lighting of adjacent property been adequately considered?


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Will the stability of embankments and excavation sections be satisfactory (e.g., no potential for loose material to affect road users)?


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Has the need for increased surface friction been considered where braking or good road adhesion is most essential (e.g., on gradients; curves; approaches to intersections and signals)?


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Can all types of maintenance be safely performed on the road? Consider location of maintenance vehicles, their movements while on the mainline/shoulder, access to structures and support facilities (e.g., pump hoses, sign bridges) etc.


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Are principles for driver expectancy observed?


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Is driver workload not too high at any location within the project?


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Are principles of positive guidance observed?


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Is the vertical alignment consistent and appropriate throughout?


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Is the horizontal alignment consistent throughout?


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Is the alignment consistent with the function of the road?


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Is a spiral curve between a tangent and a circular curve provided where required?


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Is the design free of misleading visual cues (e.g., visual illusions; subliminal delineation like lines of poles)?


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Typical cross sections and recovery zones


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Are lane widths; shoulders; medians and other cross section features adequate for the function of the road? Is there an adequate recovery zone?


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Is the width of traffic lanes and roadways suitable in relation to: alignment? traffic volume? vehicle dimensions?  speed environment? combinations of speed and traffic volume? Environmental constraints (e.g., snowfalls)?


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Are the shoulder widths adequate for stopped vehicles and errant vehicles?


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Are shoulder or edge rumble strips provided?


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Is the median of sufficient width to minimize the potential for cross over crashes?


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Are the widths sufficient  to minimize the potential of fixed object crashes (consider lighting poles, overpass/underpass piers, etc)?


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Is superelevation consistent with the road environment (rural/urban areas)?


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Are the shoulder cross slopes  safe for vehicles to traverse? Consider crossing a super-elevated section from an intersection or driveway


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Are embankment slopes sufficiently flat to be recoverable for cars; trucks?


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Are side slopes under structures appropriate?


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Have adequate facilities been provided for pedestrians and bicyclists?


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Is the design free of undesirable variations in cross section design?


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Does the cross section avoid unsafe compromises such as narrowings at bridge approaches or to avoid fixed objects?


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Are cross slopes safe? (particularly where sections of existing highway have been used; there have been compromises to accommodate accesses; at narrowings at bridges; etc.)


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Are any curves with adverse cross slopes within appropriate limits?


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Is superelevation provided and sufficient at all locations where required?


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Are all traffic management features designed so as to avoid creating unsafe conditions?


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Is the layout of road markings and reflective materials able to deal satisfactorily with changes in alignment? (particularly where the alignment may be substandard.)


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Is there adequate provision for passing?


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Are passing lanes provided where required and safely commenced and ended?


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Have accommodations for public transport  been adequately considered from a safety perspective?


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Are the following safety aspects of shoulder provision satisfactory: provision of paved or unpaved shoulders; width and treatment on embankments; cross slope of shoulders?


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Is shoulder surfacing appropriate for road classification?


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Are the shoulders likely to be wide enough and safe if used by slow-moving vehicles or bicyclists?


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Are any rest areas and truck parking areas safely designed?


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Are rumble strips considered/properly designed?


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Any approved departures from standards or guidelines: is safety maintained?


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Has an appropriate design speed been selected for visibility requirements?


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Is the design free of sight line obstructions due to barriers? boundary fences? roadside hardware? parking facilities? signs? landscaping? bridge abutments? parked vehicles in parking bays or at the curb? queued traffic?


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Is the design free of overhead obstructions (e.g., road or rail overpasses; sign gantries; overhanging trees) which may limit sight distance at sag curves?


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Is visibility adequate at: any pedestrian, bicycle or cattle crossings? access roads, driveways, etc.?


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Have implications for safety at the transitions been considered?


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If the existing road is of a lower standard than the new design; is there clear and unambiguous warning of the reduction in standard?


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Have the appropriate provisions for safety been made where sudden changes in speed are required?


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Does the transition between new and existing surfaces occur well away from any hazard? (e.g., a crest; a bend; a roadside hazard or where poor visibility/distractions may occur.)


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If design standards differ; is the change effected safely?


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Is the transition where the road environment changes (e.g., urban to rural; restricted to unrestricted access; lit to unlit) done safely?


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Is the horizontal and vertical alignments of the proposed facility transition safely with those of existing facilities?


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Will the general layout,  function and broad features be recognized by drivers in sufficient time?


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Will approach speeds be suitable and will drivers correctly track through the design?


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Are the design standards appropriate for all the requirements of the project?


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Is consistency of general standards and guidelines (such as lane widths and cross slopes) maintained?


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Is the geometric transition from the standard cross section to that on the bridge handled safely?


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Has the poor combination of features (e.g., small radius horizontal curve at end of long tangent; at end of long steep downgrade, curve on grade/bridge etc) been avoided?


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Is the standard adopted for provision of visibility appropriate for the speed of traffic and for any unusual traffic mix?


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Has the minimum sight triangles been provided? Will the design be free of sight line obstructions due to: Guard rail or barriers? Snow storage? Street hardware? Parking facilities? Signs? Landscaping? Seasonal foliage? Bridge abutments? Also consider different driver eye heights: cars; trucks; bicycles; motorcycles; vehicles with restricted visibility etc.


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Are rail crossings; bridges and other hazards all conspicuous?


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Is there satisfactory stopping sight distance to the intersection or back of queue?


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Will approaching drivers be able to see pedestrians?


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Are intersections and accesses adequate for all vehicular movements?


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Are turning paths adequate for all likely vehicle types? (Has the appropriate design vehicle been used)?


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Is pedestrian railing provided where needed? (e.g., to guide pedestrians or discourage parking through restricted access to/from parked vehicles)


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Has pavement anti-skid treatment been provided where needed?


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Have separate through lanes, provisions for left turning vehicles been considered?


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Have channelization islands and signs been provided where required?


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Will the design of opposing left turn lanes  provide sufficient offsets to yield adequate sight distance for turning vehicles accounting for curvature, presence of heavy trucks, etc?


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Has the need for crash cushions and barriers was considered in the design? If they are provided, has the effect on sight triangles been avoided?


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Vehicles which may park at or close to the intersection: can they do this safely or does this activity need to be relocated?


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Are safety hazards due to parked vehicles avoided?


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Will the existence of the intersection, general type, function, priority rules, allowed movements through the intersection and broad features be perceived correctly and in adequate time?


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Are the approach speeds and likely positions of vehicles tracking through the intersection safe?


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Is the design free of misleading elements?


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Is the design free of sunrise or sunset problems which may create a hazard for motorists?


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Are the information needs of blind and low-vision pedestrians met? (e.g., where pedestrian signals are provided, is crossing and timing information available to blind/low vision pedestrians?)


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Can the layout safely handle unusual traffic mixes or circumstances?


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Will median and island configurations safely accommodate  vehicle types and turning paths? future traffic signals? pedestrian storage space and surface? turning path clearance? stopping sight distance to the nose? mountability by errant vehicles?


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Is adequate vertical clearance to structures provided? (e.g., power lines; shop awnings.)


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Is adequate time provided for traffic movements, pedestrian and bicyclist movements? Consider the duration of green, yellow, all-red, walk/clearance indications for all movements. Check whether the crossing time is sufficient for all pedestrian groups, i.e., with rate of travel less than 3.5 feet per second (e.g., 2.8 ft per second).


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Are turn phases coordinated with walk/don't walk signs?


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Will the signal heads be visible and properly positioned ? (e.g., not obstructed by trees; poles; signs or large vehicles.)


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Are high-intensity signals and/or target boards provided if likely to be affected by sunrise/sunset?


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Are pedestrian facilities provided where they are required?


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Is protected left turn signal phase (if provided) leading, not lagging?


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Are signal posts located where they are not an undue hazard?


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Has the possibility for driver confusion by signals managing other directions/intersections been excluded?


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Are signal heads located as required by guidelines? (e.g., primary left turn signal head is within projections of separated left-turn lane etc.)


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If optically programmed signals are proposed: is their application  safe? (e.g., for left turn signals consider: visibility for left turning traffic, possible deteriorating of aiming/masking in the operation, physical separation of left turning and through traffic in the vicinity of intersection, etc)


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Has the need to prohibit right turn on red or provide additional signage warning of presence of pedestrians/bicyclists been considered? (e.g.,  excessive pedestrian/bicycle traffic, skewed intersections etc)


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Are road markings for turning traffic satisfactory?


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Are street name signs of sufficient size (letter height), illumination, and location adequate? Consider all user groups, e.g., older drivers.


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Has the need for overhead lane control signs been considered?


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Is the number, placement and spacing of signs such that driver information overload is avoided?


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Is adequate deflection provided to reduce approach speeds?


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If splitter islands are needed,  are they adequate for sight distance; length; pedestrian storage; bicyclists etc.?


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Can the appropriate design vehicle be accommodated?


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Are the central island details satisfactory (delineation mountability, conspicuousness)?


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Are public transit operations safe? Consider location of bus stops, possibility of queues spilling back into the circulatory roadway, visibility, use of apron etc.


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Can pedestrians be seen by drivers in sufficient time?


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Can pedestrians determine whether vehicles are turning (no obstructions to sight lines)?


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Is lane use signing adequate for drivers to avoid lane changes within the circulatory roadway of the roundabout?


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Has the need for curbed or painted islands and refuges been considered?


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Do intersections have adequate queue length/storage for turning movements (including in the centre of a staggered intersection)?


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If the intersection is of staggered cross roads type: can it accommodate all vehicle types and movements?


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If lighting required from a safety perspective, has it been adequately provided


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Has the minimum sight triangles been provided at: entry and exit ramps? gore areas? other conflict points? Consider different driver eye heights: cars; trucks; bicycles; motorcycles; vehicles with restricted visibility etc.


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Are stopping and passing sight distances not obstructed by interchange structures, rails, parapets?


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Will sight lines remain adequate and not be obstructed by permanent or temporary features such as parked vehicles in parking bays or by parked or queued traffic?


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Do ramp diverge/merges  and ramp designs conform to driver expectancy (no left-hand ramp accesses, biforkations, compound circular curves with increased curvature etc.)?


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Are pedestrian crossings on ramp terminals conspicuous?


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Are there adequate low clearance warning signs for structures that have height limitations below legal height requirements? Are alternative routs for higher vehicles provided?


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Are all accesses to and from adjacent land/properties safe


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Can pedestrians cross safely at: intersections? signalized and pedestrian crossings? refuges? curb extensions? bridges and culverts? other locations?


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Is each crossing point satisfactory for: visibility, for each direction? use by the disabled? use by the elderly? use by children/schools?


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Is pedestrian railing on reservations and medians required and provided for each crossing?


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At crossing points is railing oriented so pedestrians face oncoming traffic?


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Is safety fencing and railing adequate on structures?


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Are pedestrians deterred from crossing roads at unsafe locations?


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Are pedestrian related signs appropriate and adequate?


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Have curb ramps or other sloped area been provided for each crossing? Have they been properly designed? Check running slope, presence of a level landing at the top of a perpendicular curb ramp, containment of a curb ramp within the crosswalk markings, transition from curb ramp to gutter, underfoot detectability of the boundary between the sidewalk and street.


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Are pedestrian signals accessible for people with disabilities?


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Have channels and gullies been avoided at each crossing?


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Is lighting satisfactory for each crossing?


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Have curb extensions and pedestrian refuges been provided where needed?


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Are crossings sited to provide maximum use?


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Is avoidance of a crossing unlikely (e.g., by more direct but less safe alternative)?


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Are pedestrians approaching the crossing visible (consider children obstructed by bushes/barriers/railing etc) ?


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Is width and gradient of pedestrian paths, crossings, etc. satisfactory for all pedestrians? Consider: sidewalk width (greater than 1.8 m is desired); grade (less than 5 percent is desired); length of grade (level rest areas required on steep long grades); cross slope (less than 2 percent, including driveway crossings, corners at intersections).


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Is surfacing of pedestrian paths, crossings, etc. satisfactory for all pedestrian groups, including disabled, blind, etc? Consider: alignment of gaps, grates and other openings (the long dimension of the opening should be perpendicular or diagonal to the dominant direction of travel, opening should not allow the passage of a 13 mm sphere); properly designed detectable warnings at the bottom of curb ramps and other locations.


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Is pedestrian traveling zone free of unsafe obstructions? Consider: obstacles, protruding objects, vertical obstructions. Can they be detected by pedestrians with vision impairments?


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Is traffic calming used where appropriate to improve safety? Is the application safe? (e.g., unsafe narrowings, unforgiving fixed objects are avoided)


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Have the needs of bicyclists been satisfactorily considered, especially at intersections?


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Where a need for shared pedestrian/bicycle facilities exists, have they been safely treated?


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Is the bicycle route continuous (i.e., free of squeeze points or gaps)?


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Where bicyclists are required to dismount (e.g., in front of shared pedestrian crossings), is there adequate warning (signage, marking, pavement surface, etc)?


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Have any needs for special bicycle facilities been satisfactorily considered? (e.g., bicycle signals)


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Are rumble strips type and placement safe for  bicyclists?


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Are driveway aprons on the bike routs avoided?


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Is 10 feet (3m) vertical clearance from signs and structures provided on the bike routs?


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Is there adequate signing to provide safety of bicyclists? (e.g., "Share the Road"; "Wrong Way"; "No Parking"; bike lane designation signs etc.)


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Is raised channelization (sloping curbed medians) provided for left-lane treatments at intersections?


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At intersections with high volume of pedestrians: If right-turn channelization is present, is an acceleration lane adequate for passenger car characteristics provided?


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At intersections with high volume of pedestrians: If right-turn channelization is present, is an adjacent pedestrian refuge island provided?


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Is protected-only left turn signal operation implemented where capacity allows? Is it controlled by a separate signal?  If it is protected/permitted operation, is protected phase leading, not lagging?


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Where RTOR is permitted and a pedestrian crosswalk is delineated, is there a sign requiring turning traffic to yield to pedestrians?  If the intersection is skewed (less than 75 degrees or greater than 105 degrees), is RTOR prohibited?


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Is the letter size, type and placement of street-name signs adequate for older drivers? (e.g., minimum letter height 150mm, use of overhead-mounted signs with minimum letter size 200mm at major intersections, using directional arrows if street names are different in different directions etc)


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Are signal displays adequate for the reduced ocular transmittance of the older driver's eye? Are backplates used?


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Is all-red clearance interval implemented and is its duration adequate for older drivers?


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Has the location of devices or surface objects that might cause a motorcyclist to lose control been avoided?


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Are drainage grate inlets traversable by motorcycle?


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Have the needs of equestrians been considered; including the use of verges or shoulders, rules regarding the use of the roadway, visibility?


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Have the needs of truck drivers been considered, including turning radii, lane widths, signage ?


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Have the safety needs for public transport been considered and adequately accommodated?


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Have the maneuvering needs of public transport vehicles been considered?


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Are bus stops well positioned for safety?


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Has possible confusion to road users with regard to the adjacent trail been avoided (e.g., trail signage)


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Has confusion or conflict between lighting and traffic signals been avoided?


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Has lighting been considered at new junctions and where adjoining existing roads?


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Is the design free of features which interrupt illumination (e.g., trees or overbridges)?


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Have any harmful effects of the design upon the surrounding road network been identified and adequately dealt with?


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Is the project consistent with the surrounding road network classification hierarchy?


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Is safety a prome consideration in route selection? Is the prefered alternative safety relative to other options?


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If the route follows existing alignment, are the negative affects avoided or minimized?(e.g., Consider new road in the "old" environment)


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If the route is on new alignment (undeveloped corridor), is the alignment choice safe?


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Does the design safely fid in with the physical constraints of the landscape? ( Consider steep and high fills, steep grades and horizontal curves bridges or intersections on curves, fixed objects on the roadside, etc.)


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Impact of continuity with the existing network


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Do all proposed inprovement sections/transitions connect with the existing highway system safely?


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Have the appropriate design standards been used (with regard to the scope of the project and its function in relation to projected traffic volume and mix)?


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Have the appropriate design standards and guidelines for pedestrian and bicycle facilities been used( with regard to the scope of the project and its function)?


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Does the proposed horizontal and vertical alignment meet design guidelines?


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Is alignment consistent with the design speed?


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Have the appropriate design vehicle and design controls been used?


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Is the design speed consistent with the adjacent road sections?


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Has the potential that actual speeds will be greater than the design speed been avoided(e.g, will the design discourage speeds higher than the design speed?)


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Has the appropriate design speed been selected with regard to the function of the road and road classification?


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Has the appropriate design speed been selected for design of horizontal and vertical alignment?


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Has the appropriate design speed been selected to determine visibility requirements?


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Has the appropriate design speed been selected to determine merging requirements?


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Has the appropriate design speed been selected to determine weaving requirements?


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Has the appropriate design speed been selected to determine decelerating of accelerating requirements at interscections/interchanges?


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Is sight distance adequate at intersections?


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Is sight distance adequate at entry and exit ramps?


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Is sight distance adequate at driveways to property enterances?


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Is sight distance adequate at vehicle access points?


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Have any sudden changes in the speed regime or posted speed limit been avoided?


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Is the designated speed limit, if any on the proposed road appropriate?(e.g, not too high/low)


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Is the selested design speed consistent with expected operating and posted speed?


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Design volume and traffic characteristics


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Is the design appropriate with regards to the design volume and traffic mix?


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Will the design safely cope with unforeseen or large increases in traffic volume?


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Will the design safely cope with unforeseen or large changes to traffic mix? (consider possible effects of increases in proportions of heavy vehicles, transit, bicyclists, etc)


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Is there compatibility between right of way and clear zone width requirements?


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Is type and width of median chosen appropriate for right of way available?


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Is the median of seffucient width to minimize the potential for cross over crashes?


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Is the median of sufficient width to minimize the potential of fixed pbject crashes (consider lighting poles overpass/underpass piers, etc)?


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Has the potential of "visual clutter" (excessive commercial signing or lighting) beyond ROW been considered and accounted for?


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Has the poor combination of features (e.g., small radius horizontal curve at end of long tangent at end fo long steep downgrade, curve on grade/bridge etc) been avoided?


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Are all aspects of intersections (e.g., spacing, type, layout, etc.) appropriate from a safety perspective with respect to the broad concept of project, function of the road and intersecting roads?


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Are all aspects of intersections (e.g., spacing, type, layout, etc.) appropriate from a safety perspective with respect to the traffic mix on the road and intersecting roads?


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Has the potential for incorporating roundabouts at proposed intersection locations been considered?


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Is the spacing of intersections adequate to avoid spillover of queues into the upstream intersections?


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Does the spacing of signalized intersections allow for effective segnal coordination ( one or both directions of traffic)?


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Is the frequency of intersections appropriate for emergency vehicle access?


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Have all physical, visibility or traffic management constraints which would influence the choice of layout/ type or spacing of intersectins been considered?


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Has the vertical and/or horizontal alignment been taken into account with regard to the style or spacing of intersections?


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Has the possibility of removing unnecessary or non-essential intersections and providing access more safely by changes on the surrounding road networkd been considered?


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Are the access for significant traffic generators far enough away from intersections for safety? ( e.g., accesses are not blocked by vehicles stopping at intersections etc.)


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Has the potential of misinterpretation of traffic signals at closely spaced intersections been considered?(e.g., "seeing through" to the other signal heads)


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Is the movement of pedestrians and bicyclists accomodated at all intersections?


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Is the movement of heavy vehicles safely accomodated at all intersections?


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Are intersection design parameters consistent within the project?


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Is the number of lanes appropriate for safe operation and to accommodate variations int traffic patterns?


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Are there sufficient distances between interchanges?( consider need to safely accommodate acceleration and deceleration lanes, weaving sections, signage, driver orientation issues etc)


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Does the location of the interchage service the needs of the surrounding community?


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Are the interchange types/layouts appropriate with respect to the broad concept of project, function of the road and intersecting roads?


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Have any interchage configurations that are complicated from the drivers perspective or may cause driver confusion/orientation problems avoided?


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do the entrance and exit ramp designs conform to driver expectancy (no left-hand ramp accesses, bifurkations, successive circular curves with increased curvature etc)


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Are all aspects of ramp termini at intersections(e.g., type, layout, etc.) appropriate from a safety perspective with respect to the broad concept of the intersecting highway?


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Is the number of lanes appropriate for safe operations and to accommodate variations in traffic patterns?


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Is the surrounding terrain free of physical or vegetation elements which could affect the safety of the design?(e.g., heavy planting, forestry, deep cuttings, steep or rocky bluffs which constrain the design)


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Has consideration been given to weather records or local experience that may indicate a particular problem?(e.g., snow, ice, wind, fog.)


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Have any negative safety effects of wind, sun angles at sunrise and sunset been cinsidered/minimized?


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Will the design perform safely when there is a rain, mist, ice, fog, snowfall, blowing snow?


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Do the gradients, curves and general design approaches fit in with the likely weather and environmental aspects of the terrain? (e.g., fog-prone, icing prone, blowing snow areas)


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Has the need for environmental devices been considered?


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Have the Known animal-migration routes in the surrounding areas been considered and accounted for? (e.g., need for fencing and underpass)


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Are visual distractions(e.g., scenic vistas) adequately addressed (e.g., by providing areas to stop safely)?


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Has the issue of unstable land been considered (e.g., falling rock, muflow, mine subsidence)?


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Has the possibility of flooding been adequately dealt with?


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Has the possibility to eliminate at-grade rail crossing by grade separation been considered?


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Are at-grade rail crossings treated adequately from safety perspective? (e.g., sightlines, visibility of crossing, angle/curvature, advance warning systems etc)


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Have other distractions (e.g., low flying aircraft, video screens, etc.) been adequately dealt with?


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Has the need for parking (e.g., for tourist routes, trucks, picnic or rest areas) been considered?


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Has the potential of the location to attract roadside parking been considered? Can roadside parking bays be safely incorporated in design?


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Have any consequent unusual or hazardous conditions been considered in case ther will be special events? Can these conditions be mitigated?


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Have any safety or collision problems on the existing network been addressed to avoid carrying them over to the new design?


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Has the option of providing lighting for the design been considered?


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Has the need for drivers to stop been considered? (e.g., generally rest areas, truck parking, enforcement)


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Has the adequate access for emergency vehicles been provided?


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Has the issue of drivers temporary blindness due to oncoming headlights at nighttime been adequately considered?


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Are the driver orientation problems adequartely dealt with?


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Do the conditions for which the project was origionally designed still apply?


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Has the general for m of the project design remained unchanged since previous audit (if any)?


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Has the possibility of surface flooding been adewuately addressed, including overflow from surrounding or intersecting drain and water courses?


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If any landscaping proposals are available: are they compatible with safety requirements (e.g., sight lines and hazards in clear zones)?  Also, consider other effects like obscuring signs; sun/shade effects; branches, leaves, seeds on the road surface etc.


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Has the location of fixed objects or hardware associated with utilities been checked? Consider lateral position and spacing of poles, any loss of visibility, clearance to overhead wires etc.


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Is the design free of any downstream or upstream effects from points of access, particularly near intersections?


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Have the possibilities of linking multiple accesses into one service road or consolidating access points been considered?


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Is the driver's perception of the road ahead free of misleading effects of any lighting or traffic signals on an adjacent road?


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Does the design and positioning of medians and barriers allow emergency vehicles to safely stop and turn without creating a hazard to traffic?


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If the project is only a stage towards a wider or divided roadway is the design adequate to impart this message to drivers? (e.g., is it clear to road users that the road is for two-way traffic; is the reliance on signs minimal/appropriate, rather than excessive?)


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Do the construction plans and program include specific safety measures, signing, adequate transitional geometry, etc. for any temporary arrangements?


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Is the design speed and speed limit appropriate (e.g., consider the terrain; function of the road)?


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Has the appropriate design vehicle and design controls been used?


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Have the appropriate design standards and guidelines for pedestrian and bicycle facilities been used ?


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Are lane widths, shoulders, medians and other cross section features adequate for the function of the road?


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Is the width of traffic lanes and roadway suitable in relation to: alignment? traffic volume? vehicle dimensions? speed environment? combinations of speed and traffic volume?


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Are passing/climbing lanes provided if needed?


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Have adequate clear zones been achieved?


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Have all necessary measures been taken to make the median free of fixed objects (e.g., lighting poles, overpass/underpass piers, trees)?


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If the median is not free of fixed objects, is it of sufficient width to minimize the potential of fixed object crashes (consider lighting poles, overpass/underpass piers, etc)?


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Are cross slopes safe? (particularly where sections of existing highway have been used or there have been compromises to accommodate accesses; etc.)


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Are all traffic management features designed to avoid creating unsafe conditions?


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Is the layout of road markings and reflective materials able to deal satisfactorily with changes in alignment, particularly where the alignment may be substandard?


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Is shoulder surfacing appropriate for the road classification?


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Are any rest areas, truck parking areas, or police enforcement pull over areas safely designed?


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Are both center line and shoulder/edge rumble strips considered/properly designed?


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Ambient lighting: if it creates special lighting needs, have these been satisfied?


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Is the lighting scheme free of confusing or misleading effects on signals or signs?


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Does the lighting adequately illuminate crossings, nearby paths, refuges, etc.?


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Are all gore areas adequately illuminated?


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Are all merge areas adequately illuminated?


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Is the design free of any lighting black spots?


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If there are locations with accident problems that are known to be amenable to treatment with improved lighting; has this lighting been provided?


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Are signs located where they can be seen and read in adequate time? Has the decision sight distance been provided for interchange and intersection signing throughout the project?


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Are signs appropriate to the driver's needs (e.g., direction signs, advisory speed signs, etc.)?


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Have the safety consequences of vehicles striking signposts been considered?


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Has an over-reliance on signs (in lieu of adequate geometric design) been avoided?


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Are signs on the new design consistent with those on the adjoining section of road (or will the previous signs need to be upgraded)?


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Are markings (lines, arrows, etc.) consistent with standard markings?


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Have any locations where standard markings might be confusing or misread been identified and treated in a way which considers users' likely responses?


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Are solid lines (no passing) provided where required?


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Are Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers (RRPMS) provided where necessary?


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Are curve warning signs; advisory speed plates or chevron alignment markers provided where required?


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Are markings on the new design consistent with those on the adjoining section of road (or will the previous markings need to be upgraded)?


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Are diagonal markings or chevron signs provided where required?


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Will markings and delineation be visible at night time?


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Will markings and delineation be visible in wet weather?


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Has the need for profiled (audible) line marking been considered?


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If stop bar is set back from the intersecting road: are visibility requirements for the driver stopped at stop line maintained?


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Have both high and low-beam cases been considered?


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Have median barriers been considered and properly detailed?


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Have all design features that require special attention been designed properly? (length, height, end treatments/crash cushions, anchorages, post spacing, post depth, splices, structural requirements, offsets, stiffening at transitions, blockouts etc)


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Has the need for protection from glare been accounted for in the choice of barrier type?


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Are the containment levels of the barriers (NCHRP 350) adequate?


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If the impacts with trucks and truck/trailers are likely, have the  barriers chosen passed the appropriate NCHRP 350 truck test levels?


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If the frequency of impacts is likely to be high (e.g., high volume, high speed locations) and the repair of damaged barriers is a safety concern, has the use of hit-resistant, maintenance free devices been considered?


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Are shielded fixed objects located outside of the barrier dynamic deflection zone?


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Will the proposed barrier system work on horizontal curves? (e.g., cable barrier systems are not acceptable both on inside and outside of curves)


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Is the offset between the barrier and traveled portion of the roadway adequate?


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Is the length of any guard rail/barrier adequate? (consider shielding requirements; structural requirements)


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Is barrier type suitable to reduce snow accumulations?


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Are the end sections of the barrier safe (e.g., properly positioned and of adequate design)?


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Are all poles located outside the clear recovery zone?


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Have breakaway or slip-base poles provided where required?


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Have all necessary measures been taken to make the median free of fixed objects (e.g., lighting poles, trees, service apparatus, etc)?


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If the median is not free of fixed objects, is it of sufficient width to minimize the potential of fixed object crashes (consider lighting poles, overpass/underpass piers, trees etc)?


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Is the position of traffic signal controllers and other service apparatus satisfactory?


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Is the roadside clear of any other obstructions that may create a safety hazard?


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Have all necessary measures been taken to remove; relocate or shield all hazards?


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Can roadside drains and channels be safely traversed by any vehicle that runs off the road?


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Are barriers provided where necessary and properly detailed (e.g., at embankments; structures; trees; poles; drainage channels; bridge piers; gore areas)?


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Is the roadside barrier safe (i.e. unlikely to create a danger for road users including pedestrians; bicyclists; motorcyclists; etc.)?


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If the gating end treatments are used, have the consequences of breaking the errant vehicles through the device been considered?


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Are all barriers necessary (i.e. what it shields is a greater hazard than the barrier)?


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Where pedestrians and bicyclists travel behind the barrier; is the rear of the fence safe for them?


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Are shielded fixed objects located outside of the barrier deflection area?


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Are barriers with different characteristics connected with transitions that assure gradual change in the system stiffness?


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Has the unsafe combination of non-mountable curb and guardrail been avoided?


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Is there a proper offset between the barrier and embankment edge?


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Are pedestrian fences (including ROW fencing) of breakaway design?


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Are vehicles safe from being 'speared' by horizontal fence railings located within the clear zone?


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Will drivers be able to see pedestrians approaching crossings (and vice versa) through the railing?


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Are bridge barriers and culvert end walls safe regarding: visibility? ease of recognition? proximity to moving traffic? the possibility of causing injury or damage? collapsible or breakaway ends? signs and markings? connection of crash barriers? roadside hazard protection?


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Is the bridge railing at the correct level and strong enough?


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Is the shoulder width on the bridge the same as on the adjacent road lengths?


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Is bridge railing provides the possibility for drivers to see through it, where it is required for safety?


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Is safe provision made for non-vehicular traffic over structures? (e.g., pedestrians; pedal cycles; horses/stock; etc).


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Are all culvert end walls (including driveway culverts) drivable or outside the clear zone?


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Have causeways/floodways etc. been given correct signing and adequate sight distance?


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Has the design taken into account weather records or local experience which may indicate a particular problem (e.g., snow; ice; wind; fog)?


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Has snow fall accumulations been considered in the design (i.e., sight lines obstructed by snowbanks, storage, barrier performance etc).


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Is there any negative safety effect of the location and design of environmental devices (e.g., noise barriers, wildlife fencing)? Consider potential for vehicle impacts.


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Does the design deal adequately with potential animal conflicts (e.g., moose, cattle, horses, deer etc)?


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Are visual distractions (e.g., scenic vistas) adequately addressed (e.g., by providing areas to stop safely)?


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Has the issue of unstable land adequately addressed (e.g., falling rock, mudflow, mine subsidence)


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If required; can the road be closed for special events in a safe manner?


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If mid block signals are provided: are all safety aspects considered?


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Has safe haven for enforcement to detect and pull over offending motorists been provided?


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Office documentation and set up of work zone


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Are all work zone traffic schemes developed, officially approved and documented properly, including: description of work zone set-up and take-down; periods of inactivity/work in progress; transition zones set up; inspection sheets?


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Have the proper standards and guidelines been used to develop work zone traffic schemes?


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If the set up traffic scheme is non-compliant to the approved traffic scheme: is safety maintained? (list of revisions is essential)


Description:
Is the  horizontal and vertical alignment for the work zone safe? If not, can signing and marking address the concern?


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Are the transitions from the existing road to the road works safe and clearly laid out?


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Are turning radii and tapers constructed in accordance with guidelines? (e.g., taper length according to design speed)


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Are the tapers delineated by work zones cones where necessary?


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Are the width of the lanes satisfactory for the traffic using the works area?


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Are the alignment of curb, traffic islands and medians satisfactory?


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Are the travel paths for both directions of traffic clearly defined?


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Is adequate lateral buffer zone between travel lane and work zone provided?


Description:
Are centre lines/lane lines/edge lines clear and unambiguous?


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Are sight and stopping distances within work zones including at intersections and driveways adequate ?


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Are bus stops appropriately located with adequate clearance from the traffic lane for safety and visibility?


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Can passengers safely walk to and from bus stops?


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Is appropriate street lighting or other delineation provided at the road works to ensure that the site is safe at night?  (Night time inspection essential.)


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Has the work site illumination set up to make sure the drivers are not dazzled/confused?


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Is headlight glare prevented at the detour sections with narrow median (consider a need for glare screen)


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Are there adequate provisions to insure the safety of both workers and the traveling public under night time conditions?


Description:
Is the works area safe for pedestrians and bicyclists at night?


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Can the road be maintained safely during construction (consider workers and the public)?


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Is the road surface likely to be free of gravel, mud or other debris?


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Do the work zones safely accommodate property access?


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Safety barriers
Safety barriers

Safety barriers


Description:
Are safety barriers used where required to separate work zones from traffic; to separate opposing traffic flows?


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Are safety barriers used where required to shield traffic from other hazards?


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Are the barriers of an approved type for the purpose and located and assembled correctly?


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Are safety barriers erected in a manner that: does not make them a hazard to traffic? does not obstruct visibility?


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Are workers located outside the deflection zone of the barriers? Consider likely speed and angle of possible impact based on operating speed and barrier layout


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Are excavations protected properly? Consider offset between barriers and edges of excavations


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Are end treatment devices / crash cushions used and installed properly?


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Will the barriers not cause ponding or snow accumulations ?


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Is driver workload not too high at any location within the work zone?


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Does the work zone adhere to the plan provisions and requirements? Consider all zones, i.e., advanced warning & approach, transition, activity and termination areas.


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Has the site been inspected day and night?


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Are appropriate traffic management controls in place?


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Have the needs of cars, trucks, pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists and bus users been considered?


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Is sight distance to traffic controllers adequate?


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Have parking, emergency access and evacuation concerns been addressed?


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Have the police and other emergency services been consulted? If they have any safety concerns, have they been addressed?


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Has a need for speed limit signs been considered for the work zone?


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If speed limit signs are used, are they correctly applied? Consider speed limit, design speed and placement of the signs within the work zone


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Are speed limit signs appropriate for all day and at night or should variable speed limits be considered?


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Are motorists properly informed of the need to slow down through the work zone?


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Has the need for targeted enforcement during construction been considered?


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If the need for targeted enforcement has been determined, has an agreement been reached with the enforcement agency on the type, duration, and location of enforcement needed?


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Are work zone entrances and exits safely located with adequate sight distance? Consider visibility of and from the entrances and exits.


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Are traffic merges/exits/entries/turns properly delineated and controlled?


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Are appropriate traffic controls in place where works traffic and public traffic interact?


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Are buffer zones for trucks waiting to load/unload adequate?


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Are all necessary regulatory, warning and direction signs in place?


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Are signs spaced and located according to advance warning area, approach area, transition area, activity area and termination area? Are the signs  located to clearly mark limits for the construction zone?


Description:
Do signs and markings conform with plan requirements and standards? Has the use of non-standard signs been avoided?


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Are unnecessary signs removed/covered depending on the situation (e.g., when works are in progress; periods of inactivity etc).


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Are traffic signs correctly located with regard to lateral and vertical clearance?


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Are signs placed to not restrict sight distance, particularly for turning vehicles?


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Are signs safely mounted and ballasted such that they remain stable and do not pose a hazard to errant vehicles?


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Are breakaway provisions for sign posts provided?


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Are the correct signs used for each situation including at night, where required, and is each sign necessary?


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Are other traffic control devices according to standards and used correctly?


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Are flagpersons or temporary traffic signals provided where required? Consider: where, when and how.


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Are flagpersons trained, properly attired, equipped? Do they follow accepted procedures?


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Have temporary reflective markers been installed?


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Where colored reflective markers are used, have they been installed correctly?


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Are all necessary pavement markings installed in accordance with guidelines?


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Has a need for using durable pavement markings on all or portions of the work zone been considered? Consider sections that may need higher visibility at night and work zone access points where wear and tear can be high.


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Are vehicle paths through the works area clear to motorists?


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Are works areas clearly defined and clear of through traffic when flagpersons are not used?


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Have any issues of site difficulties for motorcyclists (day or night) been addressed?


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Do temporary detours allow heavy vehicles and buses to safely maneuver in their designated lane?


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Have safety concerns on the detour route been considered and addressed?


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Is the detour route properly signed and marked?


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Are the temporary traffic signals clearly visible to approaching motorists?


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Are signs warning of temporary traffic signals adequate?


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Has the need for additional warning signs been considered?


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Will the ends of vehicle queues be visible to motorists in time so that they may stop safely?


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Are traffic signals operating correctly?


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Is the number and location of signal displays adequate?


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Have any visibility problems caused by the rising or setting sun been addressed?


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Do any site works or any construction equipment create visibility problems for traffic signals?


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Are signal displays shielded so they can be seen only by the motorists for whom they are intended?


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Are all movements, including pedestrians, accommodated by the temporary traffic signals?


Description:
Have the effects of the works areas on pedestrians and bicyclists been considered?


Description:
Are appropriate travel paths and crossing points provided for pedestrians and bicyclists?


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Are pedestrians and bicyclists adequately warned of obstructions and temporary works hazards on their traveled way?


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Are there adequate safety access provisions for the elderly; disabled; children; wheel chairs and prams. (e.g., holding rails; curbs and median crossings; ramps)?


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If the construction blocks a public sidewalk for more than a short time, is an alternate accessible route provided?


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Is the route available for bicycles continuous and free of squeeze points or gaps?


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Is the pavement free of defects (e.g., excessive roughness or rutting; potholes; loose material; etc.) that could result in safety problems like loss of steering control for: car drivers? bicyclists? motorcyclists? heavy vehicle drivers?


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Does the pavement appear to have adequate skid resistance; especially on steep descents?


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Is the pavement free of areas where ponding, sheet flow of water, icing and snow accumulations may cause safety problems?


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Changes since previous audit; translation of design into practice


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General check:  have any matters that have changed since a previous audit been executed safely?


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Has the translation of the design into practice been executed safely?


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Is the drainage of the road and surrounds (e.g., pedestrian facilities and multi-use trails) adequate?


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Are any facilities put in place to counter climatic problems effective?


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Is the planting and species selection appropriate from a safety point of view?


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Is vegetation/landscaping breakable in locations where vehicles may run off the road?


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Is visibility maintained past or over vegetation/landscaping (particularly for pedestrian safety)?


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Will this continue to be so once plants grow and mature?


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Are all boxes, poles, posts, cabinets, and lighting columns located in safe positions?


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Are they of appropriate materials or design?


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Are all accesses safe for their intended use?


Description:
Are all accesses adequate, particularly in terms of design, location and visibility?


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Are the provisions for emergency vehicle access and stopping safe?


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Will the side slope treatment prevent or limit debris falling on to the road?


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Are all delineators and reflectors correctly in place?


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Is the transition from road to shoulder safe? (no drop-offs.)


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Is the cross slope difference between the pavement and shoulder particularly in curves, safe?


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Are all signs and pavement markings correctly in place?


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Will they remain visible at all times (day and night)?


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Are new markings consistent with existing markings? (Check with adjacent road network).


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Have old signs and markings been removed?


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Is there any chance of causing confusion?


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Are all joints in surfacing free of excessive bleeding or low-skid resistance?


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Have all traveled areas been checked for similar problems, including loose gravel?


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Do the installed pavement markings have sufficient contrast with the road surface and are they clear of debris?


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Is the project free of newly installed or overlooked roadside hazards?


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Is the project free of natural features (e.g., a bank, rock or major tree) that will be a roadside hazard or an obstruction to visibility?


Description:
Is safety adequate for: pedestrian movements? (e.g., pedestrians of all age groups; disabled; visually impaired)? bicycle/non-motorized vehicle movements? truck and bus movements? motorcycle movements? car movements? special (slow moving) vehicles? older drivers?


Description:
Has the appropriate speed zone been selected? (consider possible operation speed in relation to the posted speed limit and design speed)


Description:
Additional signs and/or markings: have they been considered and provided?


Description:
Is the form and function of the road and its traffic management easily recognized under likely operating conditions? (e.g., under heavy traffic; minimal traffic or poor visibility conditions.)


Description:
Is the transition from old to new alignment satisfactory (i.e. no uncertainty or ambiguity at the transition)?


Description:
Is the road free of elements that may cause confusion? E.g., is alignment of the roadway clearly defined? Has disused pavement (if any) been removed or treated? Have old pavement markings been removed properly? Do tree lines follow the road alignment? Does the line of street lights or the poles follow the road alignment?


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Is the road free of misleading curves or combinations of curves?


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Are all markings and signs in place, readable and conspicuous?


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Will drivers approaching the intersection be aware of its presence? (especially if required to stop.)


Description:
Has the minimum sight triangles been provided? Consider different driver eye heights: cars; trucks; bicycles; motorcycles; vehicles with restricted visibility etc.


Description:
Will intersection sight lines (i.e., sight triangles) remain  adequate and not be obstructed by permanent or temporary features such as parked vehicles or queued traffic? Also consider seasonal changes such as foliage, grass, snow storage etc.


Description:
Is the form and function of the intersection clear to drivers on all approaches? (Check by driving.)


Description:
Are Yield signs, Stop signs and Stop lines visible in time?


Description:
Are there sufficient visual cues to prevent overshooting into the conflicting traffic?


Description:
Are the sight lines adequate for the safety of all pedestrian groups?


Description:
Is the alignment and position of signal heads satisfactory from a visibility standpoint?


Description:
Are all applicable signal heads visible from each approach lane at the appropriate distances?


Description:
Do phases and signal timing correspond to the design?


Description:
Is adequate time provided for traffic movements, pedestrian and bicyclist movements? Consider the duration of green, yellow, all-red, walk/clearance indications for all movements. Check whether the crossing time is sufficient for all pedestrian groups, i.e., with rate of travel less than 3.5 feet per second.


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Are all traffic signals functioning properly and safe?


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Are signal heads controlling other intersections or approaches properly shielded or placed to avoid confusion from traffic on other approaches or intersections?


Description:
Are lens sizes and display types appropriate?


Description:
If optically programmed signals are used: is their application  safe? (e.g., consider: visibility of displays for left turning traffic depending on of driver eyes position (height and lateral), physical separation of left turning and through traffic in the vicinity of intersection, etc)


Description:
Where the right turn on red is permitted: is safety maintained? (e.g., consider need for additional signage warning of presence of pedestrians/bicyclists etc.)


Description:
Are road markings for turning traffic adequate?


Description:
Are street name signs conspicuous and readable, particularly for older drivers?


Description:
Are the roundabout and islands fully visible and recognizable from all approaches?


Description:
Are all signs, markings and lighting correctly in place?


Description:
Are cross slopes on the circulatory roadway and approaches adequate and smoothly transitioned?


Description:
Is the lighting correctly in place and adequate?


Description:
Is visibility adequate at: approaches to the interchange, on and off ramps, ramp terminal intersections etc.?


Description:
Has the minimum sight triangle been provided at: entry and exit ramps? gore areas? other conflict points? Consider different driver eye heights:  cars; trucks; bicycles; motorcycles; vehicles with restricted visibility etc.


Description:
Will sight lines remain adequate and not be obstructed by permanent or temporary features such as parked vehicles or queued traffic? Also consider seasonal changes such as foliage, grass, snow storage etc.


Description:
Is the layout of the interchange clear to drivers on all approaches? (Check by driving.)


Description:
Are there sufficient visual cues to help orientation through the interchange and avoid confusion?


Description:
Are guide and directional signs, yield signs, stop signs and stop lines visible in time?


Description:
Are advisory speed signs adequate (check by driving)?


Description:
Are all signs, markings, delineation correctly in place?


Description:
Are bicyclists facilities provided and safe?


Description:
Is fencing adequate, particularly on roads where pedestrians and animals are not allowed?


Description:
Are all pedestrian facilities likely to operate safely regarding: visibility? signs? surfacing? fencing? the operation of other hardware, including lighting, and wheel chairs? visually impaired people?


Description:
If traffic calming is used: is the application safe? (e.g., unsafe narrowings, unforgiving fixed objects are avoided)


Description:
Are all bikeways, lanes, etc. and facilities likely to operate safely regarding: visibility? signs? surfacing? fencing? continuity? the operation of other hardware including lighting, bike signals?


Description:
Have the bikeways, lanes, etc.  been traversed on a bicycle to insure that it will operate safely?


Description:
Are manholes flush with roadway surface?


Description:
Is there adequate signing to provide safety of bicyclists? (e.g., 'Share the Road'; ''Wrong Way'; 'No Parking'; bike lane designation signs etc.)


Description:
Are island curb sides and curb surfaces treated with reflectorized paint? Is a luminance contrast level adequate for older drivers (3.0 or higher under low beam headlight of a passenger car)


Description:
Is edge treatment/delineation of curbs, medians and obstacles adequate for older drivers? (i.e., minimum in-service contrast of painted roadway edge level of 2.0 for intersections with overhead lighting and 3.0 without it)


Description:
Has the location of manholes on curves or objects that might cause a motorcyclist to lose control been avoided?


Description:
Will warning or delineation be adequate for motorcyclist?


Description:
In areas more likely to have motorcycles run off the road is the roadside forgiving or safely shielded?


Description:
Are all poles, posts and devices necessary?


Description:
Are inlet grates and culverts traversable by motorcycle?


Description:
Will the project safely accommodate equestrians considering access, visibility, signing, guide rail, etc


Description:
Will truck traffic operate safely regarding: visibility? signs? turning radii? lane width?


Description:
Will public transport operate safely? (consider signage, pedestrian flows, maneuvering needs, bus stops)


Description:
Will snowmobiles and ATV not interfere with traffic and not cause confusion to drivers (consider, intervisibility problems etc)


Description:
Will the proposed design safely accommodate special vehicles? (e.g., farm equipment, horse and buggy traffic).


Description:
Is all lighting operating and from a safety point of view, is it effective? (consider illumination of all road users)


Description:
Have all existing and superseded road signs been removed?


Description:
Are the correct signs used and are they correctly placed?


Description:
In daylight and darkness; are signs satisfactory regarding: conspicuousness? clarity of message? readability/legibility at the required distance?


Description:
Will the signing be adequate for the older driver?


Description:
Is sign retroreflectivity or illumination satisfactory?


Description:
Are any variable message signs operating satisfactorily?


Description:
Can all signs be seen (not hidden or camouflaged by their background or adjacent distractions)?


Description:
Can variable message signs be read and easily understood at distances appropriate for vehicle speeds?


Description:
Are variable message signs and other signs adequately protected from vehicle impact?


Description:
Are all signs protected or have breakaway posts?


Description:
Have all existing and superseded road markings  been removed?


Description:
Is all delineation and road marking placed correctly and fully visible?


Description:
Are Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers (RRPMs)  fully visible with correct spacing, color, etc.?


Description:
Are all other delineation devices correctly installed (especially location, type and size)?


Description:
Are guide posts adequate and properly spaced?


Description:
Are guide post delineators operating adequately at night?


Description:
Delineators: are they the correct type, level and spacing and not misleading in alignment?


Description:
Are all road markings clearly visible at all times to motorists and other road users?


Description:
Will the marking be adequate for the older driver?


Description:
Is there continuity and uniformity of delineation and markings through the design and at transitions?


Description:
Are all necessary median barriers in place and properly signed or delineated?


Description:
Are barriers placed so that they do not restrict visibility or form a roadside hazard?


Description:
Are barriers installed properly (length, height, end treatments/crash cushions, anchorages, post spacing, post depth, splices, structural requirements, offsets, stiffening at transitions, blockouts etc)


Description:
Are all poles and sign structure bases safely designed and appropriately located?


Description:
Is the roadside free of any poles or other obstructions that may have been missed in previous checks and remain unshielded/unforgiving?


Description:
Are all roadside barriers in place and safely located (not a hazard in themselves)?


Description:
Is the length of any barrier adequate? (consider shielding requirements; structural requirements)


Description:
Are pedestrian fences of breakaway design?


Description:
Are all operating features working satisfactorily and can access be gained to them safely?


Description:
Do all traffic management devices function properly when observed from a moving vehicle?


Description:
Removal of temporary traffic control/management devices


Description:
Have all temporary arrangements, signing, etc. been removed and replaced by final arrangements? (e.g., signs; signals; lines; construction accesses and temporary barriers.)


Description:
Has the project been driven and walked to identify any potential problems not already dealt with?


Description:
Have daytime and night-time inspections been conducted; including inspections of all connecting roads?


Description:
Have the police which perform enforcement on the project driven the project to identify problems that haven't been dealt with?


Description:
General road function, classification, environment


Description:
Is the road function and classification the same as it was when the road was designed and constructed?


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Is the road environment the same as it was when the road was designed and constructed (no new developments, no new pedestrian/bicyclists activities, special events, scenic vistas etc)


Description:
Is sight distance adequate for the speed of traffic using the route?


Description:
Is adequate sight distance provided for intersections and crossings? (e.g., pedestrian, bicyclist, cattle, rail crossings)


Description:
Is adequate sight distance provided at all private driveways and property entrances?


Description:
Is the horizontal and vertical alignment suitable for the (85th percentile) traffic speed?


Description:
Are the posted advisory speeds appropriate?


Description:
Is the speed limit compatible with the road function, road geometry, land use and sight distance?


Description:
Are safe passing opportunities provided?


Description:
Readability (perception) of the alignment by drivers


Description:
Does the road complies with the driver expectancy?


Description:
Is driver workload not too high at any section?


Description:
Are medians and islands of adequate width for the likely users?


Description:
Are traffic lanes, shoulders, and clear zone widths adequate for the speed, traffic volume and mix?


Description:
Are shoulders wide enough to allow drivers to regain control of errant vehicles?


Description:
Are shoulders wide enough for broken down or emergency vehicles to stop safely?


Description:
Are there shoulder or edge rumble strips?


Description:
Are shoulders suitable for all vehicles and road users? (i.e., are shoulders in good condition.)


Description:
Is appropriate superelevation provided on curves?


Description:
Are cross slope transitions safe (for cars, trucks, etc.)?


Description:
Do cross slopes (roadway and shoulder) provide adequate drainage? Also consider possible effect of rutting in the wheel tracks.


Description:
Are side slopes traversable by cars and trucks that run off the road?


Description:
Is the side slope treatment adequate to prevent or limit debris falling on to the road?


Description:
Are roadside drains and culvert end walls traversable?


Description:
Are the provisions for, or restrictions on parking satisfactory in relation to traffic safety?


Description:
Is the frequency of parking turnover compatible with the safety of the route?


Description:
Is there sufficient parking for delivery vehicles so that safety problems due to double parking do not occur?


Description:
Are parking maneuvering along the route possible without causing safety problems? (e.g., angle parking without a buffer zone)


Description:
Is the sight distance at intersections and along the route unaffected by parked vehicles?


Description:
Are passing opportunities available for heavy vehicles where volumes are high?


Description:
Does the route accommodate the size of vehicle likely to use it?


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Is there adequate maneuvering room for large vehicles along the route, at intersections, roundabouts; etc.?


Description:
Is access to rest areas and truck parking areas adequate for the size of vehicle expected? Consider acceleration; deceleration; shoulder widths; etc.


Description:
Are shoulders sealed at bends to provide additional pavement for long vehicles?


Description:
Is the pavement width adequate for heavy vehicles?


Description:
In general: is the pavement quality sufficient for the safe travel of heavy and oversized vehicles?


Description:
On truck routes: are reflective devices appropriate for truck drivers eye heights?


Description:
Are all sections of the route free from ponding or flow across the road during wet weather?


Description:
If there is ponding or flow across the road during wet weather: is there appropriate signposting?


Description:
Are floodways and causeways correctly signposted?


Description:
Are all culverts or drainage structures located outside the clear roadside recovery area?


Description:
If not, are they shielded from the possibility of vehicle collision?


Description:
Is landscaping in accordance with guidelines (e.g., clearances, sight distance)?


Description:
Will existing clearances and sight distances be maintained following future plant growth?


Description:
Does the landscaping at roundabouts avoid visibility problems?


Description:
Are all locations free of construction or maintenance equipment that is no longer required?


Description:
Are all locations free of signs, markings or temporary traffic control devices that are no longer required?


Description:
Have any problems that could be caused by headlight glare been addressed (e.g., a two-way service road close to main traffic lanes; the use of glare fencing or screening)?


Description:
Are the road boundaries free of any activities that are likely to distract drivers?


Description:
Are all advertising signs installed so that they do not constitute a hazard?


Description:
Signs of possible problems (pavement, roadside)


Description:
Is the road pavement free of brake/skid tire marks that could indicate a possible problem, hazard or conflict at the site?


Description:
Is the roadside hardware, trees, and poles free of damage from errant vehicles that could indicate a possible problem, hazard or conflict at the site?


Description:
Is the location of rest areas and truck parking areas along the route appropriate?


Description:
Is there adequate sight distance to the exit and entry points from rest areas and truck parking areas at all times of the day?


Description:
Is the route free from large numbers of animals (e.g., cattle; sheep; moos; bears etc.)? If not: is it protected by animal-proof fencing? are the underpasses for animals provided?


Description:
Will the road perform safely when there is  a rain, mist, ice, fog, snowfall, blowing snow?


Description:
Is there adequate provisions for snow accumulations (e.g., obstruction of sight lines, barrier performance etc).


Description:
Is the route free of unsafe overhanging branches?


Description:
If back-to-back median curbing is used is it: adequately delineated? obvious where it starts? obvious at intersections? unlikely to be a hazard to pedestrians?


Description:
Are sidewalks provided along the street?


Description:
If no sidewalk is present, is there a walkable shoulder (e.g. wide enough to accomodate cyclists/pedestrians) on the road or other pathway/trail nearby?


Description:
Are shoulders/sidewalks provided on both sides of bridges?


Description:
Is the sidewalk width adequate for pedestrian volumes?


Description:
Is there adequate separation distance between vehicular traffic and pedestrians?


Description:
Are ramps provided as an alternative to stairs?


Description:
Will snow storage disrupt pedestrian access or visibility?


Description:
Is the path clear from both temporary and permanent obstructions?


Description:
Are sidewalks/walkable shoulders continuous and on both sides of the street?


Description:
Does street lighting improve pedestrian visibility at night?


Description:
Is the visibility of pedestrians walking along the sidewalk/shoulder adequate?


Description:
Does the number of driveways make the route undesirable for pedestrian travel?


Description:
Does a skewed intersection direct drivers’ focus away from crossing pedestrians?


Description:
Are pedestrian crossings located in areas where sight distance may be a problem?


Description:
Do raised medians provide a safe waiting area (refuge) for pedestrians?


Description:
Are crosswalks sited along pedestrian desire lines?


Description:
Does pedestrian network connectivity continue through crossings by means of adequate, waiting areas at corners, curb ramps and marked crosswalks?


Description:
Is  the road free of unsafe combinations of  design features? (e.g., short radius horizontal curve at end of long tangent; curve within long steep downgrade; bridge or intersection on curve, etc.)


Description:
Are starting and finishing tapers located and aligned correctly?


Description:
Is there sufficient sight distance to the end of the auxiliary lane?


Description:
Have all signs been installed in accordance with the appropriate guidelines?


Description:
Does all marking conform with these guidelines?


Description:
Is there advance warning of approaching auxiliary lanes?


Description:
Have left turns from the through lane been avoided?


Description:
Are all intersections located safely with respect to the horizontal and vertical alignment?


Description:
Where intersections occur at the end of high-speed environments (e.g., at approaches to towns); are there traffic control devices to alert drivers?


Description:
Is the presence of each intersection obvious to all road users? Consider different driver eye heights: cars; trucks; bicycles; motorcycles; vehicles with restricted visibility.


Description:
Is the sight distance appropriate for all movements and all users? Consider sight triangles appropriate for the intersection control used. Also consider different driver eye heights: cars; trucks; bicycles; motorcycles; vehicles with restricted visibility.


Description:
Is there stopping sight distance to the rear of any queue or slow-moving turning vehicles?


Description:
Is the pavement friction adequate for safe stopping?


Description:
Are pavement markings and intersection control signs satisfactory?


Description:
Are vehicle paths through intersections delineated satisfactorily?


Description:
Are all lanes properly marked (including any arrows)?


Description:
Layout and 'readability' (perception) by drivers


Description:
Are all conflict points between vehicles safely managed?


Description:
Is the intersection layout obvious to all road users?


Description:
Is the alignment of curbs obvious and appropriate?


Description:
Is the alignment of traffic islands obvious and appropriate?


Description:
Can all likely vehicle types be accommodated?


Description:
Is the intersection free of capacity problems that may produce safety problems?


Description:
Has the minimum sight triangle been provided at: entry and exit ramps? gore areas? other conflict points? Consider different driver eye heights: cars; trucks; bicycles; motorcycles; vehicles with restricted visibility


Description:
Are safety provisions for pedestrian and bicycle movements adequate?


Description:
If bikeways are provided, are they safe?


Description:
Is lighting required and, if so, has it been adequately provided?


Description:
Is the road free of features that interrupt illumination (e.g., trees or overbridges)?


Description:
Is the roadside free of lighting poles that are a fixed roadside hazard?


Description:
Are breakaway or slip-base poles provided?


Description:
Is the lighting scheme free of any lighting black spots?


Description:
Are the correct signs used for each situation and is each sign necessary?


Description:
Are all signs effective for all likely conditions (e.g., day; night; rain; fog; rising or setting sun; oncoming headlights; poor lighting)?


Description:
If restrictions apply for any class of vehicle: are drivers adequately advised?


Description:
If restrictions apply for any class of vehicle: are drivers advised of alternative routes?


Description:
Is the signing and marking adequate for the older driver?


Description:
In daylight and darkness; are signs satisfactory regarding visibility? clarity of message? readability/legibility at the required distance?


Description:
Are signs able to be seen without being hidden by their background or adjacent distractions?


Description:
Is driver confusion due to too many signs avoided?


Description:
If not, are they: breakaway? on slip bases? shielded by barriers? shielded by crash cushions?


Description:
Is the line marking and delineation: appropriate for the function of the road? consistent along the route? likely to be effective under all expected conditions? (day; night; wet; dry; fog; rising and setting sun position; oncoming headlights; etc.)


Description:
Is the pavement free of excessive markings? (e.g., unnecessary turn arrows; unnecessary barrier lines; etc.)


Description:
Are centerlines, edgelines, lane lines provided?


Description:
If not: do drivers have adequate guidance?


Description:
Are Raised Retroreflective Pavement Markers (RRPMs) provided where necessary?


Description:
If RRPMs are installed: are they correctly placed; correct colors; in good condition?


Description:
Are  centerline, shoulder, and/or edge rumble strips provided where required?


Description:
Is there sufficient contrast between marking and pavement color?


Description:
Are the correct colors used for the delineators?


Description:
Are the delineators on barriers and bridge railings consistent with those on guideposts?


Description:
Are curve warning signs, markings, and advisory speed signs installed where needed?


Description:
Are advisory speeds adequate and consistent along the route?


Description:
Are the signs correctly located in relation to the curve? (i.e., not too far in advance.)


Description:
Are the signs large enough? (e.g., consider appropriateness of oversize signs)


Description:
Are chevron alignment markers installed where required?


Description:
Is the positioning of chevron alignment markers satisfactory to provide guidance around the curve?


Description:
Are chevron alignment markers the correct size?


Description:
Are chevron alignment markers confined to curves (not used to delineate islands etc)?


Description:
Is the clear zone width adequate for existing traffic pattern?


Description:
Is the clear zone width traversable (i.e. drivable)?


Description:
Is the clear zone width free of rigid fixtures? (if not: can all of these rigid fixtures be removed or shielded?)


Description:
Are all utility poles, trees, etc. at a safe distance from the traffic paths?


Description:
Is the appropriate treatment or protection provided for any objects within the clear zone?


Description:
Are barriers installed at all necessary locations in accordance with the relevant guidelines?


Description:
Are the barrier systems suitable for the purpose?


Description:
Is the length of crash barrier at each installation adequate?


Description:
Is the guard rail attached correctly to bridge railings?


Description:
Is there sufficient width between the guard rail and the pavement edge line to contain a broken down vehicle?


Description:
Are barrier systems free of any damage/deteriorating that may cause their improper performance? Consider rotated blocks, downed poles, cracked barriers, damaged rails, extensive cable sags etc.)


Description:
Are end treatments constructed correctly?


Description:
Is there a safe run-off area behind gating end treatments?


Description:
Are end treatments/crash cushions free of any damage/deteriorating that may cause their improper performance?


Description:
Are end treatments for median barriers non-gating?


Description:
Are drivers able to see pedestrians approaching crossings (and vice versa) through the railing?


Description:
Is there adequate delineation and visibility of barriers and pedestrian railing at night?


Description:
Are the number, location and type of signal displays appropriate for the traffic mix and traffic environment?


Description:
Are there provisions for visually impaired pedestrians (e.g., audio-tactile push buttons; tactile markings)?


Description:
Is the controller located in a safe position? (i.e., where it is unlikely to be hit and maintenance access is safe.)


Description:
Is the condition (especially skid resistance) of the road surface on the approaches satisfactory?


Description:
Are traffic signals clearly visible to approaching motorists?


Description:
Are the signal heads free from obstructions? (e.g., trees; light poles; signs; bus stops; etc.)


Description:
Is there adequate stopping sight distance to the ends of possible vehicle queues?


Description:
Are there any visibility problems that could be caused by the rising or setting sun?


Description:
Are signal displays shielded so that they can be seen only by the motorists for whom they are intended?


Description:
If optically programmed signals are used:  is their operation safe? (e.g., for left turn signals: visibility for the left turning traffic, possible deteriorating of aiming/masking in the operation, physical separation of left turning and through traffic in the vicinity of intersection, etc)


Description:
Where signal displays are not visible from an adequate distance: are signal warning signs and/or flashing lights installed?


Description:
Where signals are mounted high for visibility over crests: is there adequate stopping sight distance to the ends of traffic queues?


Description:
Are there appropriate travel paths and crossing points for pedestrians and bicyclists?


Description:
Is a safety railing installed where necessary to guide pedestrians and bicyclists to crossings or overpasses?


Description:
Is a safety barrier installed where necessary to separate vehicle, pedestrian and bicyclist flows?


Description:
Are pedestrian and bicycle facilities suitable for night use?


Description:
Is there adequate separation distance between vehicular traffic and pedestrians on footways?


Description:
Are pedestrian footpaths or sidewalks provided where appropriate?


Description:
Is there an adequate number of pedestrian crossings along the route?


Description:
Is there adequate provision for the elderly; the disabled; children; wheelchairs and baby carriages (e.g., holding rails; curb and median crossings; ramps; sidewalk width, grades, cross slope, surface; detectable warnings)?


Description:
Are adequate hand rails provided where necessary (e.g., on bridges; ramps)?


Description:
Is signing about pedestrians near schools adequate and effective?


Description:
Is signing about pedestrians near any hospital adequate and effective?


Description:
Is the distance from the stop line to a cross walk sufficient for truck drivers to see pedestrians?


Description:
Is the pavement width adequate for the number of bicyclists using the route?


Description:
Are bike lanes or separate bikeways to accommodate bicycle traffic provided where appropriate?


Description:
Is there adequate signing to provide safety of bicyclists? (e.g., 'Share the Road'; 'Wrong Way'; 'No Parking'; bike lane designation signs etc.)


Description:
Are bus stops safely located with adequate visibility and clearance to the traffic lane?


Description:
Are bus stops positioned accounting for pedestrian flows generators?


Description:
Are bus stops in rural areas signposted in advance?


Description:
Are shelters and seats located safely to ensure that sight lines are not impeded?


Description:
Is the height and shape of the curb at bus stops suitable for pedestrians and bus drivers?


Description:
Turning operations (receiving lane widths, radii)


Description:
Channelization, opposing left turn lanes


Description:
Are bridges and culverts the full formation width?


Description:
Are bridge and culvert roadway widths consistent with approach conditions?


Description:
Is the approach alignment compatible with the 85th percentile travel speed?


Description:
Have warning signs been erected if either of the above two conditions (i.e. width and speed) are not met?


Description:
Are there suitable barriers on bridges and their approaches to protect errant vehicles?


Description:
Is the connection between barrier and bridge railing safe?


Description:
Is the bridge free of curbing that would reduce the effectiveness of barriers or rails?


Description:
Pedestrian and recreational facilities, delineation


Description:
Are pedestrian facilities on the bridge appropriate and safe?


Description:
Is fishing from the bridge is not prohibited, has provision been made for 'safe' fishing?


Description:
Does delineation continue over the bridge?


Description:
Is the pavement free of defects (e.g., excessive roughness or rutting; potholes; loose material; etc.) that could result in safety problems (e.g., loss of steering control)?


Description:
Is the condition of the pavement edges satisfactory?


Description:
Is the transition from pavement to shoulder free of dangerous edge drop offs?


Description:
Does the pavement appear to have adequate skid resistance, particularly on curves, steep grades and approaches to intersections?


Description:
Is the crack sealing not too extensive to cause the unsafe differential in skid resistance?


Description:
Has skid resistance testing been conducted where necessary?


Description:
Has the location of manholes on curves been avoided? (difference in skid resistance - issue for motorcyclists)


Description:
Is the road surface free of significant rutting in the wheel paths that can accumulate water or snow?


Description:
Is the pavement free of loose stones and other material?


Description:
Are there sufficient gaps in the traffic to allow pedestrians to cross the road?


Description:
Are crossing points for pedestrians properly signed and/or marked?


Description:
Are pedestrian signal heads provided and adequate?


Description:
Are traffic and pedestrian signals timed so that wait times and crossing times are reasonable?


Description:
Is there a problem because of an inconsistency in pedestrian actuation (or detection) types?


Description:
Are ADA accessible push buttons provided and properly located?


Description:
Do sidewalks/paths connect the street and adjacent land uses?


Description:
Are the sidewalks/paths designed appropriately?


Description:
Are buildings entrances located and designed to be obvious and easily accessible to pedestrians?


Description:
Are pedestrian facilities continuous? Do they provide adequate connections for pedestrian traffic?


Description:
Are transitions of pedestrian facilities between developments/projects adequate?


Description:
Are visibility and sight distance adequate?


Description:
Are travel paths for pedestrians and other vehicle modes clearly delineated at access openings?


Description:
Are buses, cars, bicycles, and pedestrians separated on the site and provided with their own designated areas for travel?


Description:
Are travel paths and crossing points for pedestrians properly signed and/or marked?


Description:
Are safe pedestrian crossings convenient for transit and school bus users?


Description:
Is sight distance to bus stops adequate?


Description:
Are shelters appropriately designed and placed for pedestrian safety and convenience?


Description:
Is the seating area at a safe and comfortable distance from vehicle and bicycle lanes?


Description:
Do seats (or persons sitting on them) obstruct the sidewalk or reduce its usable width?


Description:
Is a sufficient landing area provided to accommodate waiting passengers, boarding/alighting passengers, and through/bypassing pedestrian traffic at peak times?


Description:
Is the landing area paved and free of problems such as uneven surfaces, standing water, or steep slopes?


Description:
Is the sidewalk free of temporary/permanent obstructions that constrict its width or block access to the bus stop?


Description:
Is the nearest crossing opportunity free of potential hazards for pedestrians?


Description:
Are transit stops part of a continuous network of pedestrian facilities?


Description:
Are transit stops maintained during periods of inclement weather?


Description:
Are access ways to transit facilities well-lit to accommodate early-morning, late-afternoon, and evening?


Description:
Are open sight lines maintained between approaching buses and passenger waiting and loading areas?


Description:
Do pedestrians entering and leaving buses conflict with cars, bicycles, or other pedestrians?


Description:
Are appropriate signs and pavement markings provided for school bus and transit stops?


Description:
Are sidewalk/street boundaries discernable to people with visual impairments?


Description:
Is the walking surface adequate and well-maintained?


Description:
Are measures needed to direct pedestrians to safe crossing points and pedestrian access ways?


Description:
Are the conditions at driveways intersecting sidewalks endangering pedestrians?


Description:
Are pedestrian travel zones clearly delineated from other modes of traffic through the use of striping, colored and/or textured pavement, signing, and other methods?


Description:
Is the visibility of signs and pavement markings adequate during the day and night?


Description:
Do wide curb radii lengthen pedestrian crossing distances and encourage high-speed right turns?


Description:
Do channelized right turn lanes minimize conflicts with pedestrians?


Description:
Do at-grade railroad crossings accommodate pedestrians safely?


Description:
Are corners and curb ramps appropriately planned and designed at each approach to the crossing?


Description:
Is the crossing pavement flush with the roadway surface?


Description:
Are pedestrians clearly directed to crossing points and pedestrian access ways?


Description:
Is the pedestrian crossing adequately lit?


Description:
Can pedestrians see approaching vehicles at all legs of the intersection/crossing and vice versa?


Description:
Is the distance from the stop (or yield) line to a crosswalk sufficient for drivers to see pedestrians?


Description:
Do other conditions exist where stopped vehicles may obstruct visibility of pedestrians?


Description:
Are driveways placed close to crossings?


Description:
Is paint on stop bars and crosswalks worn, or are signs worn, missing, or damaged?


Description:
Are all pedestrian signals and push buttons functioning correctly and safely?


Description:
Do drivers look for and yield to pedestrian when turning into and out of driveways?


Description:
Are there any conflicts between bicycles and pedestrians on sidewalks?


Description:
Are supervised crossings adequately staffed by qualified crossing guards?


Description:
Is the crossing pavement adequate and well maintained?


Description:
Do turning vehicles pose a hazard to pedestrians?


Description:
Do traffic operations (especially during peak periods) create a safety concern for pedestrains?


Description:
Do parked vehicles obstruct pedestrian paths?


Description:
Does pedestrian or driver behavior increase the risk of a pedestrian collision?


# tblRSAPicture

Path:
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# tblBCReport

Report:
Roadway
Safety
Improvement
WorkSheet
State Route/
FAU Route/
FAS Route/
Local Route
Location
Beginning
Accum. MP
Ending
Accum. MP
Jurisdiction
Study
Period
Begins
Study Period
Ends
Description of
Proposed Work
Total
Total
All Other
Collision
types
Total
Year(RSI Project Construction)
2009
Crash
Severity
Est. Red.
of
Crashes
(Total)
Est. Annual
Red. of
Crashes
Average Cost
per Crash
(FHWA)
Estimated
Annual Cost
Saving
(Benefit)
Initial Project Cost:(Exclude AMC)
$
5
$
$
Annual Maintenance Costs(AMC):
$
4
$
$
Traffic Growth Factor
3
$
$
CAPITAL RECOVERY
2
$
$
Discount Rate
1
$
$
Project Service Life
Total
$
B/C=
Using Present Worth Values:

Benefit =
$<RIGHT> </RIGHT>
Cost =
$<RIGHT> </RIGHT>


Report:
Roadway
Safety
Improvement
WorkSheet
State Route/
FAU Route/
FAS Route/
Local Route
Location
Beginning
Accum. MP
Ending
Accum. MP
Jurisdiction
Study
Period
Begins
Study Period
Ends
Description of
Proposed Work
Total
Total
All Other
Collision
types
Total
Year(RSI Project Construction)
2009
Crash
Severity
Est. Red.
of
Crashes
(Total)
Est. Annual
Red. of
Crashes
Average Cost
per Crash
(FHWA)
Estimated
Annual Cost
Saving
(Benefit)
Initial Project Cost:(Exclude AMC)
$
5
$
$
Annual Maintenance Costs(AMC):
$
4
$
$
Traffic Growth Factor
3
$
$
CAPITAL RECOVERY
2
$
$
Discount Rate
1
$
$
Project Service Life
Total
$
B/C=
Using Present Worth Values:

Benefit =
$<RIGHT> </RIGHT>
Cost =
$<RIGHT> </RIGHT>


