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Roadway Design: Theory and Concepts

 
The topics shown below are some of the nuts and bolts of basic roadway design. Additionally, because bike lanes have become a fundamental piece of most roadway construction or reconstruction projects, we've included a brief discussion on their basic design. Topics followed by the characters '[d]' include an Excel demonstration.

Route Selection and Alignment
Surveys and Maps
Design Controls and Criteria
Vertical Profile [d]
Cross Section Elements [d]
Cut and Fill Sections
Earthwork [d]
Designing Bike Lanes