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CONTENTS

Contributors xi

Preface to the Third Edition xiii
Preface to the Second Edition xv

Preface to the First Edition xvii
Factors for Conversion to SI Units of Measurement xix

Chapter Environmental Issues 1
1. James R. Brown and Samuel Less, AICP
1.1 Environmental Issues Affecting Highway Projects 2

1.2 Federal Requirements Governing Transportation Planning and the 3
Environment
1.3 National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) 5

1.4 Federal Requirements Governing Resource-Specific Environmental 23
Aspects
1.5 Lead-Based Paint Removal 39
1.6 Resource Recovery and Use of Waste Material 52

Chapter Highway Location, Design, and Traffic 67
2. Larry J. Shannon, P.E.
2.1 Transportation Development Process 67

2.2 Geometric Design 76
2.3 Cross-Section Design 117

2.4 Intersection Design 147
2.5 Interchange Ramp Design 164

2.6 Collector-Distributor Roads 173
2.7 Multilane Ramp and Roadway Terminals and Transitions 175

2.8 Service Roads 181
2.9 Access to Public Roads 183

2.10 Driveway Design 183
2.11 The Cost of Congestion 195

2.12 Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems 197
2.13 High-Occupancy Vehicle Lanes 199

2.14 Highway Construction Plans 209