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Acceleration length

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kechha2060

kechha2060

Civil/Environmental
Dec 8, 2007
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For a 45 mph posted speed limit, what would be the acceleration length? It is in urban area and the curb radius is 35'. As per AASHTO exhibit 10-70, the length i'm coming up is around 600'? It appears too long? Please help me with any suggestion or refrence.

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