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	==233.4.8 Islands==		==233.4.8 Islands==

	Islands are triangular or longitudinal. Triangular islands are generally used on the minor approach to an at-grade intersection, crossovers for major side roads, state routes and major streets, and on ramp terminals at the crossroad or streets at interchanges. Islands at ramp termini are placed in accordance with alignment controls of [[234.~~2 Diamond Interchanges~~#234.2.1.~~1 Ramp and Preliminary Plan Criteria~~\|diamond interchanges]]. Islands for at-grade intersections are placed in accordance with [https://www.modot.org/~~media/16827~~ Standard Plan 203.65]. Islands when required at crossovers are placed in accordance with the standard plans. Where the highway shoulder is carried through the intersection, the island is placed at the edge of the shoulder. The side of a longitudinal island adjacent to through-traffic lanes is offset from the edge of the traveled way by at least 2 ft. The island may be offset a greater distance if necessary or desirable to eliminate a particular hazard.		Islands are triangular or longitudinal. Triangular islands are generally used on the minor approach to an at-grade intersection, crossovers for major side roads, state routes and major streets, and on ramp terminals at the crossroad or streets at interchanges. Islands at ramp termini are placed in accordance with alignment controls of [[234.2_Diamond_Interchanges#234.2.1.1_Ramp_and_Preliminary_Plan_criteria\|diamond interchanges]]. Islands for at-grade intersections are placed in accordance with [https://www.modot.org/standard-plans-section-200 Standard Plan 203.65]. Islands when required at crossovers are placed in accordance with the standard plans. Where the highway shoulder is carried through the intersection, the island is placed at the edge of the shoulder. The side of a longitudinal island adjacent to through-traffic lanes is offset from the edge of the traveled way by at least 2 ft. The island may be offset a greater distance if necessary or desirable to eliminate a particular hazard.

	There are two primary types of islands. ~~They are:~~		There are two primary types of islands.

	~~'''~~Divisional Islands~~'''~~		::<b><u>Divisional Islands</u></b>

	These are normally longitudinal islands used to divide opposing traffic to positively restrict encroachment by vehicles. They are at least 4 ft. wide and 12 ft. long. Preferably, they are 20 ft. in length. A divisional island nose is offset a minimum of 4 ft. from the projected edge of the travelway of the crossroad or street. AutoTurn ~~is used~~ to verify placement ~~from~~ turning vehicles. Divisional islands are ~~always~~ constructed with barrier type curbs and ~~basic~~ lighting is provided ~~to the extent necessary~~ to illuminate the ends of the ~~islands~~. ~~Examples of divisional islands are:~~		::These are normally longitudinal islands used to divide opposing traffic to positively restrict encroachment by vehicles. They are at least 4 ft. wide and 12 ft. long. Preferably, they are at least 20 ft. in length. A divisional island nose is offset a minimum of 4 ft. from the projected edge of the travelway of the crossroad or street. Use AutoTurn to verify island placement when considering turning vehicles. Divisional islands are normally constructed with barrier type (non-mountable) curbs and lighting shall be provided to illuminate the ends of the island. Refer to the Roadside Design Guide, Chapter 3 for information on Transverse Slopes and Curb used within the roadway and clear zones.

	* short bulb-type median islands used to provide protected left turn movements,		::Examples of divisional islands are:
	* all islands between opposing traffic streams,		::* short bulb-type median islands used to provide protected left turn movements,
	* all islands established for the purpose of locating traffic signal poles or lighting poles.		::* all islands between opposing traffic streams,
			::* all islands established for the purpose of locating traffic signal poles or lighting poles.

	~~'''~~Channelizing Islands~~'''~~		::<b><u>Channelizing Islands</u></b>

	These islands are used to guide and direct same direction ~~traffic streams~~ or diverging traffic streams. Channelizing islands may consist of painted areas, flush sodded areas, or raised islands. The islands are at least 75 ~~ft<sup>2</sup>~~ in area or about 10 ft. on a side ~~after rounding~~. Where raised channelizing islands are used, they are constructed with mountable type curbs. ~~Examples~~ of channelizing islands ~~are those established for:~~		::These islands are used to guide and direct traffic streams in the same direction or diverging traffic streams. Channelizing islands may consist of painted areas, flush sodded areas, or raised mountable low profile islands. The islands are at least 75 ft2 in area or about 10 ft. on a side. Where raised channelizing islands are used, they are constructed with mountable type curbs. Channelizing islands are lighted when justified by warrants (refer to [[901.1_Lighting_to_be_Provided,_Operated,_and_Maintained_at_State_Expense\|EPG 901.1]]). In cases where it is apparent that traffic signals will be installed, or within a reasonable period of time after construction at the intersection or interchange, channelizing islands will be designed with barrier type (non-mountable) curbs and lighted with the initial construction.

	* guiding parallel or diverging traffic streams		::Examples of channelizing islands are those established for:
	* locating small signs		::* guiding parallel or diverging traffic streams
	* providing pedestrian refuge		::* locating small signs
	* reducing large paved areas at intersections.		::* providing pedestrian refuge
			::* reducing large paved areas at intersections.

	~~In cases where~~ it is ~~apparent that traffic signals will be installed within a reasonable period~~ of ~~time after construction at~~ the ~~intersection or interchange, divisional islands will~~ be ~~designed and lighted with the initial construction~~. Additional information about islands is given in Chapter 9 of the AASHTO Green Book.		When it is unclear what type of island is necessary, the island is to be constructed as a channelizing island.

			Additional information about islands is given in Chapter 9 of the AASHTO Green Book.

	==233.4.9 Turning Radii==		==233.4.9 Turning Radii==

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	==233.4.2 Auxiliary Lanes==		==233.4.2 Auxiliary Lanes==

	These lanes are provided on the major roadway and are encouraged on the minor roadway where possible to allow turning vehicles to slow and be stored out of the through traffic lanes. It is desirable to provide them since they tend to reduce accidents, improve intersection capacity, and allow for the most efficient methods of controlling traffic. Often, auxiliary lanes can be added by utilizing existing shoulders. Consult ~~the~~ [[:category:940 Access Management\|Access Management ~~Guidelines~~]] for additional auxiliary lane information.		These lanes are provided on the major roadway and are encouraged on the minor roadway where possible to allow turning vehicles to slow and be stored out of the through traffic lanes. It is desirable to provide them since they tend to reduce accidents, improve intersection capacity, and allow for the most efficient methods of controlling traffic. Often, auxiliary lanes can be added by utilizing existing shoulders. Consult [[:category:940 Access Management\|EPG 940 Access Management]] for additional auxiliary lane information.

	==233.4.3 Left Turn Lanes==		==233.4.3 Left Turn Lanes==

	Left-turn lanes are considered on roadways where traffic volumes are high enough or safety considerations are sufficient to warrant them. [[:category:940 Access Management\|Access Management ~~Guidelines~~]] ~~are~~ used to determine if left-turn lanes are warranted. Where the peak hour left-turning traffic exceeds 300 vph, dual left-turn lanes are considered. If the peak hour left-turning traffic exceeds 600 vph, a three lane left-turn facility is considered. When dual or triple left-turn lanes are used they must have adequate receiving lanes. Tapered lanes are not appropriate. Left-turn lanes may also be considered at intersections where traffic volumes do not warrant them but are required because of poor visibility or accident records indicate a need. Left-turn lanes are at least 10 ft. wide with additional width provided for striping of flush medians or for curb clearances of barrier curbs for raised medians. Left-turn lanes for 30 or 40 mph operating speeds are developed according to certain minimum design criteria (i.e., [[media:233.4.1.3 Low Operating Speed Transition.pdf\|width transitions]] and [[Media:233.2 Left and Right Turn.pdf\|deceleration length]]) and are constructed using barrier curbs. They are lighted by direct reflectance to the extent necessary to illuminate the ends. Left-turn lanes for 50 or 60 mph operating speeds are developed according to different design criteria (i.e., [[media:233.4.1.3 High Operating Speed Transition.pdf\|width transitions]] and [[Media:233.2 Left and Right Turn.pdf\|deceleration length]]). Left-turn lanes developed from continuous medians are constructed with barrier curbs for at least the length of the left-turn storage with the barrier end lighted by direct reflectance. Additional information concerning storage length is discussed later in this article.		Left-turn lanes are considered on roadways where traffic volumes are high enough or safety considerations are sufficient to warrant them. [[:category:940 Access Management\|EPG 940 Access Management]] is used to determine if left-turn lanes are warranted. Where the peak hour left-turning traffic exceeds 300 vph, dual left-turn lanes are considered. If the peak hour left-turning traffic exceeds 600 vph, a three lane left-turn facility is considered. When dual or triple left-turn lanes are used they must have adequate receiving lanes. Tapered lanes are not appropriate. Left-turn lanes may also be considered at intersections where traffic volumes do not warrant them but are required because of poor visibility or accident records indicate a need. Left-turn lanes are at least 10 ft. wide with additional width provided for striping of flush medians or for curb clearances of barrier curbs for raised medians. Left-turn lanes for 30 or 40 mph operating speeds are developed according to certain minimum design criteria (i.e., [[media:233.4.1.3 Low Operating Speed Transition.pdf\|width transitions]] and [[Media:233.2 Left and Right Turn.pdf\|deceleration length]]) and are constructed using barrier curbs. They are lighted by direct reflectance to the extent necessary to illuminate the ends. Left-turn lanes for 50 or 60 mph operating speeds are developed according to different design criteria (i.e., [[media:233.4.1.3 High Operating Speed Transition.pdf\|width transitions]] and [[Media:233.2 Left and Right Turn.pdf\|deceleration length]]). Left-turn lanes developed from continuous medians are constructed with barrier curbs for at least the length of the left-turn storage with the barrier end lighted by direct reflectance. Additional information concerning storage length is discussed later in this article.

	The use of a divisional island at an intersection to separate the left turning traffic from same direction through traffic may be desirable, particularly where opposing traffic is separated by a wide median. This island will make a left turn from an auxiliary left turn lane mandatory and requires lane control signing.		The use of a divisional island at an intersection to separate the left turning traffic from same direction through traffic may be desirable, particularly where opposing traffic is separated by a wide median. This island will make a left turn from an auxiliary left turn lane mandatory and requires lane control signing.

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233.4.4 Right Turn Lanes

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	==233.4.4 Right Turn Lanes==		==233.4.4 Right Turn Lanes==

	Warrants for right turn lanes are determined by ~~the~~ [[:category:940 Access Management\|Access Management ~~Guidelines~~]]. To prevent through vehicles from being falsely led into the auxiliary right turn lane, an abrupt taper is used at the beginning of the lane. At locations where it is impractical or not warranted to provide an auxiliary right turn lane, a channelizing island will reduce right turning maneuver conflicts with through traffic. However, a few straight through vehicles stopped in the right lane waiting for a gap in traffic will block the right turn movement. Conversely, a few right turning vehicles stopped while waiting for a gap in the cross street traffic will block the right lane for through vehicle storage.		Warrants for right turn lanes are determined by [[:category:940 Access Management\|EPG 940 Access Management]]. To prevent through vehicles from being falsely led into the auxiliary right turn lane, an abrupt taper is used at the beginning of the lane. At locations where it is impractical or not warranted to provide an auxiliary right turn lane, a channelizing island will reduce right turning maneuver conflicts with through traffic. However, a few straight through vehicles stopped in the right lane waiting for a gap in traffic will block the right turn movement. Conversely, a few right turning vehicles stopped while waiting for a gap in the cross street traffic will block the right lane for through vehicle storage.

	==233.4.5 Length of Auxiliary Lanes==		==233.4.5 Length of Auxiliary Lanes==

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	The length necessary is calculated by multiplying the average length required per vehicle (both trucks and cars) times the number of vehicles arriving per time cycle in the peak hour and is determined by the formula:		The length necessary is calculated by multiplying the average length required per vehicle (both trucks and cars) times the number of vehicles arriving per time cycle in the peak hour and is determined by the formula:

	:<math>L = \frac{ \left( \% PC \times 25 \right) + \left( \% TK \times 40 \right)} {100} \times \frac{ \left( vph ~~\right)~~ \times \~~left(~~ c \right)} {3600}</math>		:<math>L = \frac{ \left( \% PC \times 25 \right) + \left( \% TK \times 40 \right)} {100} \times \frac{ \left( vph \times \ c \right)} {3600}</math>
	:Where:		:Where:

	:L = length, ft.		:L = length, ft.
	~~:vph = vehicles per hour (design peak hour)~~
	~~:c = cycle length in seconds~~
	:PC = passenger cars, pickup and panel trucks		:PC = passenger cars, pickup and panel trucks
	:TK = single unit or combination tractor trailer trucks and buses		:TK = single unit or combination tractor trailer trucks and buses
	:% = percent as a whole number		:% = percent as a whole number
			:vph = vehicles per hour (design peak hour)
			:c = cycle length in seconds

	==233.4.6 Required Storage Length==		==233.4.6 Required Storage Length==

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	==233.4.8 Islands==		==233.4.8 Islands==

	Islands are triangular or longitudinal. Triangular islands are generally used on the minor approach to an at-grade intersection, crossovers for major side roads, state routes and major streets, and on ramp terminals at the crossroad or streets at interchanges. Islands at ramp termini are placed in accordance with alignment controls of [[234.2 Diamond Interchanges#234.2.1.1 Ramp and Preliminary Plan Criteria\|diamond interchanges]]. Islands for at-grade intersections are placed in accordance with [~~http~~://www.modot.~~mo.gov/business/standards_and_specs~~/~~documents~~/~~20365.pdf~~ Standard Plan 203.65]. Islands when required at crossovers are placed in accordance with the standard plans. Where the highway shoulder is carried through the intersection, the island is placed at the edge of the shoulder. The side of a longitudinal island adjacent to through-traffic lanes is offset from the edge of the traveled way by at least 2 ft. The island may be offset a greater distance if necessary or desirable to eliminate a particular hazard.		Islands are triangular or longitudinal. Triangular islands are generally used on the minor approach to an at-grade intersection, crossovers for major side roads, state routes and major streets, and on ramp terminals at the crossroad or streets at interchanges. Islands at ramp termini are placed in accordance with alignment controls of [[234.2 Diamond Interchanges#234.2.1.1 Ramp and Preliminary Plan Criteria\|diamond interchanges]]. Islands for at-grade intersections are placed in accordance with [https://www.modot.org/media/16827 Standard Plan 203.65]. Islands when required at crossovers are placed in accordance with the standard plans. Where the highway shoulder is carried through the intersection, the island is placed at the edge of the shoulder. The side of a longitudinal island adjacent to through-traffic lanes is offset from the edge of the traveled way by at least 2 ft. The island may be offset a greater distance if necessary or desirable to eliminate a particular hazard.

	There are two primary types of islands. They are:		There are two primary types of islands. They are:

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	A simple curve with taper combinations is used for the design of channelized right turns to provide for the turning movement of semitrailer combinations. Minimum edge of travelway designs for a simple curve with taper combinations are shown in Chapter 9 of the AASHTO Green Book, for various type vehicles and skews of intersecting roads. The goal is to provide the best turning radius for the roadway design that fits the context of the site including consideration of the following options:		A simple curve with taper combinations is used for the design of channelized right turns to provide for the turning movement of semitrailer combinations. Minimum edge of travelway designs for a simple curve with taper combinations are shown in Chapter 9 of the AASHTO Green Book, for various type vehicles and skews of intersecting roads. The goal is to provide the best turning radius for the roadway design that fits the context of the site including consideration of the following options:

	* Yielding right turn lane. When a departure auxiliary lane is not present, a [[Media:233.2 Yielding Right Turn Lane.pdf\|yielding right turn lane]] can be used. The yielding right turn design provides a turning vehicle alignment with an improved field of view of approaching traffic. The improved visibility allows improved judgment of gaps in the cross-street traffic with a lower incidence of rear end collisions.		* '''Yielding right turn lane'''. When a departure auxiliary lane is not present, a [[Media:233.2 Yielding Right Turn Lane.pdf\|yielding right turn lane]] can be used. The yielding right turn design provides a turning vehicle alignment with an improved field of view of approaching traffic. The improved visibility allows improved judgment of gaps in the cross-street traffic with a lower incidence of rear end collisions.
	* Merging right turn lane. When a departure auxiliary us present, a [[Media:233.2 Merging Right Turn.pdf\|merging right turn lane]] is used. The merging right turn design provides a simple radius curve tangent to two intersecting roadways.
			* '''Merging right turn lane'''. When a departure auxiliary us present, a [[Media:233.2 Merging Right Turn.pdf\|merging right turn lane]] is used. The merging right turn design provides a simple radius curve tangent to two intersecting roadways.

	===233.4.1.10 Roadway Widths===		===233.4.1.10 Roadway Widths===