Common use of At-grade intersections Clause in Contracts

At-grade intersections. a. At-grade intersections should be built in such a way as to provide maximum visibility and understanding of traffic in all directions on the part of users; b. Complex layouts that are difficult for drivers to comprehend are to be avoided. In the event that there exist more than four legs at an intersection, some of the legs should be combined so that there are no more than four, or roundabouts should be used if need be; c. The angle of intersection should be a right angle in so far as possible; d. Special lanes should be used for speed changes; their boundaries should be defined with markings, traffic islands and traffic lights that are clear to users; e. Users should be advised regarding roads having priority for crossing an intersection so that they do not accelerate at the intersection; therefore there should be no increase in lane width or in the number of lanes.

At-grade intersections. a. At-grade intersections should be built in such a way as to provide maximum visibility and understanding of traffic in all directions on the part of users; b. Complex layouts that are difficult for drivers to comprehend are to be avoided. In the event that there exist more than four legs at an intersection, some of the legs should be combined so that there are no more than four, or roundabouts should be used if need be; c. The angle of intersection should be a right angle in so far as possible; d. Special lanes should be used for speed changes; their boundaries should be defined with markings, traffic islands and traffic lights that are clear to users; e. Users should be advised regarding roads having priority for crossing an intersection so that they do not accelerate at the intersection; therefore there should be no increase in lane width or in the number of lanes.