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Study Name Transportation Planning Council (Report cover for title and slide May 5, 2010 background) Turbo Lanes Signalized T-Intersection Special Traffic Lanes Configuration Special Signal Operation One (or More) Lanes on


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Study Name

(Report cover for title and slide background)

Transportation Planning Council May 5, 2010

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Turbo Lanes

  • Signalized T-Intersection
  • Special Traffic Lanes Configuration
  • Special Signal Operation
  • One (or More) Lanes on Main Street

Flow Continuously

  • Actuated Pedestrian Signals When

Needed

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Suitability Factors

  • Nearby Driveways/Streets
  • Proximity of Other Signals
  • Dual Left Turns
  • Number of Lanes on Main Street
  • Median
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Concept Design Parameters

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Location Screening

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Study Coordination

  • MD Public Works Department
  • Meeting: August 26, 2009
  • Prelim. Recommendations Report (8/09)
  • Draft Final Report Review (3/10)
  • Transp. Planning Tech. Advisory Committee (4/7/10)
  • Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee (4/28/10)
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Recommended Turbo Lanes 25 Locations Map

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Location Information/Specifications

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Schematic Plan

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Location 2 - Perspective

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Location 18 - Perspective

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Benefits

Increase in intersection approach capacity ranging from 7 to 173% at 25 intersections

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Lane Type Cost Matrix

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Priority Evaluation

  • Capacity Improvement
  • Cost
  • Implementation Issues
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Implementation

  • Short Term: 6 – 12 Months
  • Mid Term: 1 – 2 Years
  • Long Term: 3 Years +
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Questions?