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16.6.3.1 Separating Conflicting Left Turns
Figure
16.3
shows a typical signalized access drive connecting to an arterial. Note
that three signal phases are necessary.
Separating con
icting left-turn movements entering and leaving major devel-
opments along a roadway is generally desirable. The separation reduces intersection
con
fl
icts both along the public road and along the internal circulation roadways of
the development. Figure
16.4
shows how separating the left
fl
turn movements
Fig. 16.3 Typical access design.
Source
Reference [
5
], p 76. Figure 8.18
Fig. 16.4 Directional access treatment.
Source
Reference [
5
], p 76. Figure 8.19
