WAPA Design Checklist This page puts forth some basic guidance for use when designing HMA pavements and is meant to be used as a checklist. When designing a pavement, the guidance listed here should at least be considered. The guidance contained on this page is not...
Residential Streets Residential streets are intended to provide access to adjacent residential properties. They are designed for low speed, low traffic volume and relatively light loadings. Assumed Traffic Low speed, low traffic volume and relatively light loadings. ...
Collector Streets Collector streets connect the residential streets with arterial routes. They may have significant truck and bus traffic and their closure for paving could create substantial commuter delays. Assumed Traffic Low to intermediate speed, moderate...
Rural Roads Rural roads consist of local roads whose primary function is to provide access to adjacent properties and arterial routes. As described here, rural roads are low car and light truck traffic with some bus, heavy truck and local farm traffic. Speeds vary...
Arterials & Highways Arterials roads provide service to large areas and usually connect with other arterial roads or highways. They are generally characterized by high traffic volume, heavy loading and widely varying speeds. Highways are roads that provide...