PARTS OF A ROADWAY Flashcards
The land secured and reserved to
the public for highway purposes
Right of way (ROW)
ROW is based on what RA?
RA 917: Philippine Highway Act of 1953 Article II
These parts of the roadway refer to the unrestricted traffic-moving section of the road
Carriage way
Width of carriage way
3.05-3.65m
The number of lines depends on the (3):
- Kind of route
- Value of the service
- Intensity of traffic
It’s an emergency stopping lane on
the side of a road or highway, on the
right side in countries where people
drive on the right side, and on the
left side in countries where people
drive on the left side of the road.
Shoulder
They are located near the shoulder’s
edge. To prevent cars from riding off
the road, they are used as a border
feature. Roadside, especially on
bends, affixed.
Guard Rails
They provide pedestrians with exclusive right of way, particularly in metropolitan areas. They are given for pedestrian safety.
Side walk
These parts of the roadway are a
combination of the carriage way and the shoulder
Road way or Formation width
The curvature provided to the surface
of the carriage way. When the center
of the carriage way is slightly raised
above its edges on straight portion of
the road
Camber or cross slope
It is dividing line between carriage way
and foot path. They provide strength
to the side of road pavements. They
aide car drivers in driving safely.
Curb
It is the reserved area that separates
opposing lanes of traffic on divided
roadways
Medians
It is the small portion of the road
provided after shoulder.
Road margins
AASHTO
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
