Highway Functional Classification

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What is the purpose of Highway Functional Classification?

To categorize streets and highways based on their character of services (correct)

To designate parking regulations on highways

To identify the number of lanes on a road

To determine the speed limit on different roads

According to AASHTO, how is an urban area defined?

An area with a population under 5000

Any area with a population over 5000

An area with no population

An area with a population between 5000 and 50,000 (correct)

What type of movement are arterials primarily designed for?

Local access only

Through traffic movement (correct)

Cyclist traffic movement

Pedestrian traffic movement

How are rural areas defined in terms of population?

Areas with a population less than 5000 Signup and view all the answers

Why is the classification of highways important for design purposes?

To relate the structure and design standards to different roads Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between major arterials and minor arterials?

Type of service provided by the road Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between rural highways and urban highways?

Rural highways pass through rural areas, while urban highways pass through large cities and towns. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a freeway?

Fully controlled access Signup and view all the answers

Why are expressways designed for high speed and high traffic volume?

To enable high-speed travel and ensure safety Signup and view all the answers

What is a common property of principle arterials like freeways and expressways?

Long distance connectivity and full control of access Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of local streets?

To provide access to abutting land uses Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of collectors which distinguish them from arterials and local streets?

Intermediate design speed Signup and view all the answers

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What is the purpose of Highway Functional Classification?

According to AASHTO, how is an urban area defined?

What type of movement are arterials primarily designed for?

How are rural areas defined in terms of population?

Why is the classification of highways important for design purposes?

What is the key difference between major arterials and minor arterials?

What is the main difference between rural highways and urban highways?

What is a key characteristic of a freeway?

Why are expressways designed for high speed and high traffic volume?

What is a common property of principle arterials like freeways and expressways?

What is the main function of local streets?

What is a characteristic of collectors which distinguish them from arterials and local streets?

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