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Restricted Crossing U-Turns At Rural Intersections, Timothy Adams
Restricted Crossing U-Turns At Rural Intersections, Timothy Adams
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
This study examines the potential for replacing the standard intersection design at two-way stop control (TWSC) and all-way stop control (AWSC) intersections along rural highways with a roundabout or a restricted crossing u-turn (RCUT) facility. The geometry of the RCUT design prohibits left and through movements from the side road, and provides a u-turn location downstream from the main crossing. This type of facility has been implemented for rural highways extensively in other states and has the potential to serve as a cost-effective solution to improve roadway safety within Nebraska.
Comparative analysis is conducted for three site locations (Humphrey, Madison, …