11.4.3 - Factors controlling alignment
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What is an obligatory point?
💡 Hint: Think about significant locations associated with roads.
Why is traffic flow important in highway alignment?
💡 Hint: Consider how people move from one place to another.
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What are obligatory points in highway alignment?
💡 Hint: Think of what would dictate routing decisions.
True or False: Traffic considerations only affect urban highway alignment.
💡 Hint: Consider whether traffic plays a role in rural areas as well.
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In a rural area with multiple lakes and an obligation to connect two towns, propose an alignment strategy balancing environmental and economic factors.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing routes creatively around obstacles.
Evaluate how incorporating multiple aspects of design can streamline the alignment of a new highway in a congested urban area. Discuss challenges and benefits.
💡 Hint: Consider how urban environments differ from rural in terms of design.
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