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Morgan State University Chavis · Fall 2017

Lab 2 - Intersection Sight Distance Due Wednesday, November 1

Problem Statement

Morgan State University would like you to perform an intersection sight distance study for locations affecting the surrounding community. You are to determine if sufficient sight distance exists at:

1. either Morgan State Campus Rd. & E. Cold Spring Lane or Morgan State Campus Rd. & Argonne Dr. as assigned to you by Dr. Chavis.

2. an intersection of your choosing. You are to choose a non-signalized intersection that is not one of the ones listed in 1. Each group must have a different intersection!

A link to the sign-up form may be found at

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/144AFSNS7K7e0kwMlUaSf7WaI2pbUcFAUD3T1Donm_94/

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Determine the length of intersection sight triangles for all turn movements. Determine if sufficient sight distance exists given parked cars and other potential sight obstructions. You need to check for all possible obstructions. For example, if cars are allowed to park on the street (even if you don’t see any parked cars) you need to determine where the no parking zone area should be and compare it to what is shown. Other obstructions such as fence lines and buildings should also be discussed.

Report Guidelines

Your report needs to include the following:

• A clear introduction

• Calculations for each sight intersection

• A graphic showing sight triangles for each intersection to scale (you may want to use Google Earth for this)

• Provide recommendations on ways to reduce sight obstructions at the intersections

Be sure to list any assumptions. Each group is also expected to complete a report presented in a professional format. Be sure to make consistent use of font type, font size, margins, justification, line spacing, page number, headings, etc. as you complete your work. Display your findings in a sequential and logical manner, and when needed, through the use of appropriate tables, graphs, or other methods of presenting quantitative or qualitative data.

You may work in pairs.

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