Channelization
Channelization
Channelization
CHANNELIZATION
Channelization
It is the separation or regulation of conflicting traffic movements into definite paths of travel
by traffic islands or pavement marking to facilitate the safe and orderly movements of both
vehicles and pedestrians.
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Conflict Classification
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Reduce excessively large paved areas: The spread of the paved area can be
considerably reduced by the construction of raised islands and medians where
these are considered safe and necessary.
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Conflict Area in all Paved Intersection Conflict Area in all channelized Intersection
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Merging at small angles permits the flow of traffic streams with minimum speed
differentials. Hence, the gap acceptance time is more.
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CHANNELIZATION TYPES/DEVICES
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Channelization Devices
Channelizing devices
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Flush Channelization
In this type of Channelization, a variety of treatments, including raising them above he
pavement just slightly (2 to 5 cm); the application of pavement markings and other
types of contrasting surfaces are possible.
These may also be unpaved where they are formed by the pavement edges of existing
roadways. In areas where snow plowing may be necessary, flush islands are the
preferred design.
Auxiliary Lanes
Auxiliary lanes are used under conditions of relatively high traffic volumes in the
intersections.
The median lane should be 12 feet (3.6m), but not less than 10 feet (3.0m) wide
and should be clearly marked for this purpose.
Auxiliary lanes can also be introduced to provide for both left turns and right
turns at inter-sections.
The length of auxiliary lanes consists of five components:
1. Approach Taper
2. Deceleration Length
3. Bay Taper
4. Storage Length, and
5. Departure Taper.
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Traffic Islands
Classification of Islands
Channelizing Island
The site and traffic conditions in each intersection are different and hence the island
type suitable for each requires separate attention. The traffic island selected may vary
from barrier type islands to flush islands marked on the roadway surface.
The shape of the island and its size in an intersection depends on the geometry and
space availability at the same. A proper shape and size of the island (in case of raised
islands) must be selected so that it is able to both channelized the traffic and not pose
any type of hazard.
The islands must be offset from the roadway by some distance to remove the risk of a
vehicle dashing against the same. The width of offset is maximum at the entry of the
island and decreases gradually as one moves towards the end of it.
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Traffic lanes or turning roadways should appear natural and convenient to their
intended users.
The islands should be large enough to be effective. Small islands do not serve as
channelizing devices and pose maintenance problems.
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