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Defined in the standard specifications of 6 state transportation agencies. Each definition below is the agency’s own text, with the section it comes from — they do not all say the same thing, and on a contract the difference is the point.

Definitions are quoted from state-authored public specification books. This page carries no I-Code-derived terms.

Colorado · CDOT

The portion of the roadway contiguous with the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of base and surface courses.

Section 101 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
Michigan · MDOT

Portion of the roadway adjacent to the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of base and surface courses. MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction Section 101 1-18 Sidewalk. Portion of the roadway constructed primarily for pedestrian use.

Section 101 — Terms, Format, and Definitions
North Dakota · NDDOT

The portion of the roadway adjacent to the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles for emergency use and for lateral support of base course and surface course. Sieve. U.S.A. Standard Sieve, as defined in ASTM E 11. The specified percent passing for each sieve is measured by weight. Special Provisions. See Specifications. Specialty Item. See Contract Item. Specifications. The compilation of written requirements for performance of the work, including the following: Standard Specifications. A book of specifications approved for general application and repetitive use. Supplemental Specifications. Approved revisions to the standard specifications. Special Provisions. Revisions or additions to the standard specifications and supplemental specifications that cover special conditions for the project. Stabilization. The modification of soils or aggregates by incorporating materials that increases load-bearing capacity, firmness, or resistance to weathering or displacement. Standard Drawings. See Plans. Standard Specifications. See Specifications.

Section 101 — ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
New Hampshire · NHDOT

The portion of the roadway contiguous with the traveled way for lateral support of base and surface courses and for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use. SECTION 101 New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications – 2016 1-4

Section 101 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
New Mexico · NMDOT

The portion of the Roadway contiguous with the Traveled Way f o r accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for l ateral support of

Section 101 — Abbreviations, Symbols, T erms, and Definitions
Nevada · NDOT

The portion of the roadway contiguous with the traveled way for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of base and surface courses.

Section 101 — Terms and Definitions
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