DESIGN

Design:

Implies the concept of alternative solutions

use of engineering judgment

Rigid application of techniques does not constitute good design

Design Criteria

Those requirements that govern the selection of elements and standards for a road

Design Elements

The physical characteristics of a road (width, shoulders, slopes) that when combined, comprise the planned facility ( road ).

Design Standards

The definitive lengths, widths and depths of individual elements (12 foot road width Mgt. road 60 foot min. curve radius)