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Relationship of design, operating, and posted speeds on horizontal curves of rural two-lane highways in Nebraska

Schurr et al., 2002

Document ID
8947453337657548513
Author
Schurr K
McCoy P
Pesti G
Huff R
Publication year
Publication venue
Transportation Research Record

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Circular horizontal curves on rural two-lane highways in Nebraska with posted speeds of 55, 60, and 65 mph were investigated to determine the relationship of design and operating and posted speeds in an effort to provide guidelines for consistent roadway design along …
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