MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)
Section 6B.05 — Transition Area
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 6B.05. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.
Section 6B.05 Transition Area Support: 01 The transition area is that section of highway where road users are redirected out of their normal path. Transition areas usually involve strategic use of tapers, which because of their importance are discussed separately in detail. Standard: 02 Except for mobile operations, when redirection of the road users’ normal path is required, road users shall be directed from the normal path to a new path with appropriate channelizing devices, traffic control devices, and/or TTC methods. Option: 03 Because it is impracticable in mobile operations to redirect…
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