Highway Functional Classification
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What is the main purpose of Highway Functional Classification?

  • To determine the population density of urban and rural areas
  • To establish speed limits for different types of roads
  • To classify highways based on the number of lanes they have
  • To group streets and highways based on the character of services they are intended to provide (correct)

    • According to AASHTO, what defines an urban area?

  • An area with a population between 5,000 and 50,000
  • An area with more than 5,000 people set by state officials (correct)
  • An area where the road width is multilane
  • An area with a population of 50,000 or more

    • What type of facilities are arterials designed for?

  • Local access only
  • For pedestrians only
  • Primarily for through traffic movement but permit some access to abutting lands (correct)
  • For travel between cities

    • What is the defining characteristic of major arterials?

    <p>Designed for through traffic movement but permit some access to abutting lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Highway Functional Classification benefit road design?

    <p>It relates the structure and design standards to different roads under different classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are rural areas defined in terms of population?

    <p>Areas with a population of less than 5,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between freeways and expressways?

    <p>Freeways generally have lower speed limits than expressways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of highways designated as rural highways?

    <p>They pass through rural areas or villages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of local streets according to the text?

    <p>To provide access to abutting land uses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of both principal arterials and minor arterials?

    <p>Full control of access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the design speed range for local roads in rural areas?

    <p>$20 - 40$ Kph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates collectors from local streets and arterials?

    <p>Collectors connect major arterials and local streets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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