MUTCD 11th Edition (2023)
Section 6B.08 — Tapers
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Section 6B.08. Standards, guidance, options and support statements, with figures and cross-references.
Section 6B.08 Tapers Option: 01 Tapers may be used in both the transition and termination areas. Whenever tapers are to be used in close proximity to an interchange ramp, crossroads, curves, or other influencing factors, the length of the tapers may be adjusted. Support: 02 Tapers are created by using a series of channelizing devices and/or pavement markings to move traffic out of or into the normal path. Types of tapers are shown in Fi gure 6B-2 . 03 Longer tapers are not necessarily better than shorter tapers (particularly in urban areas with characteristics such as short block lengths or…
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