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Bekologist
05-15-08, 09:08 PM
Opinion why communities should not be afraid of legal action from designing roads differently than AASHTO guidelines. I thought it was a very considerate and studied look at design mandates on communities.


http://www.planetizen.com/node/30681


regarding AASHTO ...." In particular, the (2004) Green Book states that in designing "local" residential streets, a streetbuilder's overriding consideration is to foster a safe and pleasant environment whereas the convenience of the motorist is secondary."