The Approving Board, in its discretion, may require roadway
widening or other street improvements, including acceleration and
deceleration lanes. Where such determination is made, the following
minimum standards shall be applicable:
Legal Speed Limit
(mph)
|
Acceleration Lanes
|
Deceleration Lanes
|
---|
Full Length
(feet)
|
Full Taper
(feet)
|
Length
(feet)
|
Taper
(feet)
|
---|
25 to 39
|
200
|
150
|
150
|
200
|
40 to 49
|
350
|
200
|
200
|
250
|
50 or more
|
450
|
250
|
250
|
300
|
The area behind the taper shall be cleared of all obstructions
for an appropriate distance from the center line of the road which
would present a hazard to vehicles approaching the pavement taper
edge.