Pace Development Guidelines

IV. ROADWAY DESIGN

Site layout and roadway design should incorporate the bus design and operation characteristics described in this manual. Proper design will enhance bus operations and traffic flow, help maintain roadway surfaces and reduce obstacles for motorists and bus operators. Anticipated vehicle speeds, traffic volume, on-street parking conditions and intersection radii are factors that should be considered when designing a site that will be serviced by Pace transit vehicles.

Where appropriate transit facilities, such as bus turnouts, berths and turnarounds, can be incorporated into roadway designs to provide more convenient and effective off-street service points that do not interfere with traffic movement and to provide for vehicle's re-entry into traffic flow. These facilities should be designed to accommodate standard 40-foot transit vehicles and allow for necessary vehicle acceleration and deceleration.

A. Roadway Characteristics

• Lane Width
• Roadway Grade
• Curb Height

B. Intersection Radii

C. Bus Turnouts

D. Bus Berths

E. Bus Turnarounds

Revised: November, 1999.

Development Guidelines Title Page | Table of Contents