Geometric Design Practices for Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation: A Synthesis of Highway Practice

This publication documents the current state-of-the-practice related to nonfreeway resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation projects.



CONTENTS
SUMMARY
CHAPTER ONE. INTRODUCTION
Background
Objective of Synthesis
Contents of Synthesis
CHAPTER TWO. HISTORY AND CURRENT STATUS OF DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR RESURFACING, RESTORATION, AND REHABILITATION PROJECTS
Evolution of the Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation Program
Current Design Policies and Guidelines Applicable to Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation Projects
CHAPTER THREE. RESULTS OF STATE SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
Background
State Practices and Procedures
CHAPTER FOUR. GEOMETRIC DESIGN CRITERIA FOLLOWED BY STATES
Thirteen Controlling Design Criteria
Other Design Criteria
CHAPTER FIVE. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH
REFERENCES
APPENDIX A FHWA TECHNICAL ADVISORY TA 5040.28
APPENDIX B SUMMARY OF TRB SPECIAL REPORT 214
APPENDIX C SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
APPENDIX D SURVEY RESPONSES BY STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCIES
APPENDIX E NEW YORK STATE RESURFACING SAFETY ASSESSMENT FORM AND CHECKLIST
APPENDIX F HIGHWAY SAFETY MANUAL AND CRASH REDUCTION FACTORS
APPENDIX G SUMMARY OF GOOD PRACTICES: INCORPORATING SAFETY INTO RESURFACING AND RESTORATION PROJECTS