A driveway normally used by more than 25 vehicles per day but less than 750 vehicles per day, such as: (B)elementary and junior high schools; or. 337 (10 P. S. 160-1160-17). Dimensions shall be selected from the range of values shown on the appropriate figure, unless site conditions warrant a deviation. DepartmentThe Department of Transportation of the Commonwealth. All disturbed portions of the highway, including slopes and all appurtenances and structures such as guard rail or drain pipes, shall be restored by the permittee to a condition at least equal to that which existed before the start of any work authorized by the permit. Driveways serving properties located adjacent to a highway intersection shall be subject to the following: (1) There shall be a minimum ten foot tangent distance between the intersecting highway radius and the radius of the first permitted driveway. Driveways shall be located, designed, constructed and maintained in such a manner as not to interfere or be inconsistent with the design, maintenance and drainage of the highway. The Department may require design details which are more stringent than those specified in this chapter to insure the safe and efficient operation of any proposed driveway. (C) When the highway grade in the section to be used for acceleration after leaving the driveway descends at 3.0-5.0%, sight distance in the direction of approaching descending highway traffic may be reduced by a factor of 0.6. (6)Altering drainage prohibited. (b)Other requirements. Record the speed of the vehicle at consistent data points along the . This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 212.5 (relating to installation and maintenance responsibilities). (d)Permits not issued for certain highways. f = Wet friction of pavement (average = 0.30). Easily sign the form with your finger. General requirements shall be as follows: (1)The ability of a driveway to safely and efficiently function as an integral component of a highway system requires that its design and construction be based on the amount and type of traffic that it is expected to serve and the type and character of roadway which it accesses. 1392, unless otherwise noted. The townships requirement that the landowner establish access other than that approved by the Department was affirmed. (i)Grade of access driveway. VehicleEvery device in or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway. Stopping sight distance is influenced by both vertical and horizontal alignment. The combination of highway speed, volumes, location, and arrangement of driveways and intersections may require the installation of an acceleration or deceleration lane, or both, to serve a proposed low, medium, or high volume driveway. CurblineA line formed by the face of the existing curb or in its absence the outer edge of the shoulder, along which curbing is or may be located. Deceleration laneThe portion of the roadway adjoining the traveled way constructed for the purpose of enabling a vehicle that is exiting a roadway to slow to a safe speed after it has left the mainstream of traffic. Stopping sight distance The distance required by a driver traveling at a given speed to stop the vehicle after an object on the roadway becomes visible to the driver. Turning radiusThe radius of an arc which approximates the turning path of the exterior corner of a vehicle. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced for profit or sold for profit. (vi)Hydraulic computations showing effect of additional flow on existing highway drainage system. (l)Driveways relative to ramps. changes effective through 52 Pa.B. (iv)The sight distance values in Tables 1 through 6 are desirable for safe operation of the driveway. (3)The side slopes for driveway embankments within the right-of-way shall not be steeper than ten to one. Sight distance is adequate to safely allow each permitted movement to be made into or out of the access driveway. . (a)General. (3)Additional right-of-way for lanes. 2000d, as implemented by 49 CFR 21 and 23 CFR 230.101 et seq. (6)Sight distance in each direction from each proposed driveway. In exceptional cases, the Department in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, where applicable, may make exceptions. (2)Electrically powered devices. The Department may require design details which are more stringent than those specified in this chapter to insure the safe and efficient operation of any proposed driveway. (3)Requests for removal of a median divisor will not be granted without the approval of the director. The permittee shall reimburse the Department for the costs within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. DirectorThe director of the Departments Bureau of Highway Services. 1 Measured from the point where a left-turning vehicle stops for a vehicle in the outside lane. (5)Grade requirements where curbs and sidewalks are present. The driveway pavement shall be at least four inches thick within the right-of-way. (2)The radii of internal curves shall be as large as possible to allow a direct movement from the highway into a proper position to obtain service or parking without any interference to other vehicles attempting the same maneuver. (m)Median openings. When required by the permit, a speed change lane of sufficient length and width shall be constructed to allow vehicles to safely decelerate or accelerate when entering or leaving the property. When required, auxiliary lanes shall be constructed, at no cost to the Department, in accordance with the Roadway Construction Standards and Form 408. Restoration of highway shall include the following: (i)If there is a failure of the highway, including slope or any other appurtenance thereto, in the immediate area of the permitted work within two years after the completion of the permitted work and there is no similar failure of the highway beyond the area adjacent to the area of the permitted work, the permittee shall have absolute responsibility to make all temporary and permanent restoration including restoration of the adjacent area if it has also failed. No part of the information on this site may be reproduced forprofit or sold for profit. The longitudinal grade of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. Divided highwayA highway divided into two or more roadways and so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between the roadways by providing an intervening space, physical barrier, or clearly indicated dividing section. The longitudinal slope of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. This will eliminate the need for depressing the back edge of the sidewalk. Table 3Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks exiting from driveways onto four and six-lane roads. The minimum acceptable sight distance values shall be computed from the following formula: SSSD = Minimum safe stopping sight distance (feet). (g)Requesting permit time extension. (l)Driveways relative to ramps. (d)When to submit applications. Right-of-wayThe area which has been acquired by the Department for highway purposes. (h)Sight distance. The Department will not grant or deny the permit application until 30 days after receipt of the written notice by the fee title holder. ShoulderThe portion of the roadway, contiguous to the traffic lanes, for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of base and surface courses and pavements. The permit may require the installation of a left turn stand-by lane to separate and protect left turning vehicles from through traffic if failure to do so would result in an undue hazard to the traveling public. Addi onal sight distance should be provided at decision points. The permittee shall fully indemnify and save harmless and defend the Commonwealth, its agents and employes, of and from all liability for damages or injury occurring to any person or persons or property through or in consequence of any act or omission of any contractor, agent, servant, employe, or person engaged or employed in, about, or upon the work, by, at the instance, or with the approval or consent of the permittee; from any failure of the permittee or any such person to comply with the permit or this chapter; and, for a period of two years after completion of the permitted work, from the failure of the highway in the immediate area of the work performed under the permit where there is no similar failure of the highway beyond the area adjacent to the area of the permitted work. t = Perception time of motorist (average = 2.5 seconds). Stopping sight distanceThe distance required by a driver traveling at a . (4)When curb exists adjacent to the proposed driveway, the line and grade of the existing curb shall be matched, unless otherwise authorized by the permit. V = Velocity of vehicle (miles per hour). DRIVEWAY SIGHT DISTANCE (aka Clear sight distance) The minimum distance that a driver of a vehicle, situated at eye level, 3.5 MedianAny structure or area which separates the paved traveled ways for opposing directions of traffic. (2)The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. PennDOT LTAP technical INFORMATION SHEET#137 REVIS ED SUMMER/2014 400 North Street, 6th Floor . Property line clearanceThe distance measured along the pavement edge or curb between the property frontage boundary line and the near edge of the driveway. (i)Permanent permit microfilm record. Recommenda ons Review each situation to determine the impact on the environment of altering roadway grades to meet specific standards. 4159. Thus, the State would have no liability for plaintiffs injuries caused by a fall in a pothole on the crosswalk of the lane. (ii)The difference between the cross slope of the roadway and the upward grade of the driveway approach shall not exceed 8.0%. Site requirements shall be as follows: (1)All nonresidential buildings shall be located a sufficient distance from the right-of-way line to provide ample driving area and parking off the right-of-way to prevent storage of vehicles on the access driveways and to prevent the back-up and turning of vehicles on the highway pavement. See Figure 6. (ii)Applications for driveways which include traffic signal control shall be accompanied by the following additional information: (A)An engineering study in sufficient detail to allow determination of the need for signal control and the adequacy of its design and operation. Please be as descriptive as possible on the details screen so we can share your feedback with the appropriate personnel. The area between the edge of the pavement and the right-of-way line shall be kept clear of all buildings, sales exhibits, business signs, vehicles, service equipment and similar items. Ruch v. City of Philadelphia, 587 A.2d 830 (Pa. Cmwlth. General inspection fees shall be used to defray costs incurred by the Department in spot inspection of permitted work or subsequent inspection after the permitted work has been completed, to insure compliance with the permit and this chapter; they shall be as follows: (c)Exemptions. f = Wet friction of pavement (average = 0.30). The amount of depression shall not exceed 1 1/2 inches at the inner edge of the sidewalk. Publication 68A Department publication containing regulations governing the design, location, and operation of all official traffic signs, signals, and markings on and along highways. (f)Traffic control plan. Low, medium, and high volume driveways which provide access to paved highways shall be paved within the right-of-way. In the event the permittee fails to refill the ditch or trench or proceed to completion of the work upon notice from the Department to do so, the Department may perform the necessary and required work and shall be reimbursed for the costs by the permittee within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. 2 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the median lane. (2)Issuance of a permit shall be conditioned upon the Departments approval of the drainage control plan. (2)The location of a driveway near a signalized intersection may include a requirement that the permittee provide, in cooperation with the municipality, new or relocated detectors, signal heads, controller and the like, for the control of traffic movements from the driveway. (3)Details of internal traffic circulation, parking, and traffic signs. 8372 (December 31, 2022). (i)Plans for other than minimum use driveways. The location of the pullover area should be based on reasonable sight distance. (vi)The permittee shall be the only party in interest in any action against the Department before the Board of Claims involving disputes arising from the permit. 400 North Street | Harrisburg, PA 17120 | 717.787.6899 | www.dot.state.pa.us. (2)The distance from the edge of pavement of the intersecting highway to the radius of the first permitted driveway shall be a minimum of 20 feet on curbed highways and 30 feet on uncurbed highways. District officeAny of the 11 engineering district offices of the Department. This curb shall be placed in line with existing curb or two feet back of the shoulder or ditch line on uncurbed highways. Purpose . If the Department determines that the permitted work is of sufficient magnitude or importance to warrant assignment of one or more employes to inspect the permitted work on a more than spot inspection basis, the permit will so indicate and the permittee shall be charged for all salary, overhead, and expenses incurred by the Department for inspection. (iii)If the equipment damages the pavement or shoulders, the permittee shall restore the pavement or shoulders to their former condition, at the expense of the permittee. 4159. (3)an access covenant (Form CC-14) is executed with the permit as specified in paragraph (16) of 441.6 of this title (relating to general conditions). The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code changes effective through 52 Pa.B. The permit to own and operate a traffic control device shall be requested by and issued to only the appropriate municipality. The applicant shall design his driveway using the values appropriate for the posted speed of the roadway being accessed. (5)Grade requirements where curbs and sidewalks are present. See Figure 5. R Available to PennDOT staff only. (ii)If there is a failure of the highway, including slope or any other appurtenance thereto, in the area adjacent to the immediate area of the permitted work within two years after the completion of the permitted work and there is no similar failure of the highway in the area of the permitted work or beyond the area adjacent to the area of the permitted work, it shall be presumed that the work done by the permittee was the proximate cause of the failure and the permittee shall be responsible to make all temporary and permanent restoration unless the presumption is rebutted by clear and convincing evidence. (b)Additional grounds for revocation. (b)General permit inspection fees. (iii)The sight distances in Tables 1 through 4 apply only when highway grades are zero to 3.0%, either up or down. (4)Cost. Popple v. Department of Transportation, 575 A.2d 973 (Pa. Cmwlth. Review by municipalities, planning commissions, and zoning boards shall comply with the following: (1)Certain local governing bodies wish to review driveway applications within their jurisdictions. 287) (73 P. S. 176182), concerning protection of the public health and safety by preventing excavation or demolition work from damaging underground utility facilities. Recommend 5-15 foot minimum on local roads. Hearing officer committed no abuse of discretion by order approving application for highway occupancy permit upon conditions that permittee pay for traffic signal and driveway access as this was within exercise of power to make reasonable rules and regulations governing the use of highways and flow of traffic thereon. The drainage control plan shall contain the following: (ii)Existing flow in cubic feet per second. See Figure 11 and Figure 12. (vii)Location of all required traffic control devices. (iii)When a planted area exists in front of the sidewalk, one of the following three cases shall apply: (A)When the grass strip between the curb and the sidewalk is wide enough to maintain an 8.0% maximum driveway approach grade, construct the driveway as shown in Figure 2. (B)apartments with five units or less. All other requirements of this chapter shall be complied with before the local road will be allowed access onto a State highway. The provisions of this 441.8 amended November 27, 1981, effective October 17, 1981, 11 Pa. B. This will enable the driveway slope to stay within the 8.0% slope limit. (14)Insurance. Permits will not be issued to contractors of the property owner nor to any person other than the owner of the property. The term includes existing or proposed streets, lanes, alleys, courts, and ways. 501508 (relating to practice and procedure of Commonwealth agencies). The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code No, PennDOT will not cut slopes or vegetation to improve sight distance according to PA Title 67, Chapter 441, because sight distance improvement is the responsibility of the driveway owner. (i)The permittee shall be responsible for causing compliance with all terms and conditions of the permit by its employes, agents, and contractors. driveway sight distance measurements (for local roads, use penndot pub 70) the maximum length of roadway along which a driver at a driveway location can continuously see another vehicle approaching on the roadway. (3)If, in the opinion of the Department, there is a high probability that vehicles would otherwise utilize a portion of the property frontage other than the approved driveway to gain access to the property, the permit may require curbing or other physical barriers to be constructed. If a drainage release cannot be obtained from any affected property owner, the Department may nonetheless issue a permit if it determines that there is no reasonable and prudent alternative available to the applicant and the applicant executes an indemnification agreement acceptable to the Department. (iii)The permit shall be maintained by the permittee as a permanent record and remain in effect, subject to the permit conditions and this chapter, as long as the driveway or the facility authorized by the permit exists. (iv)Driveway angle relative to the highway. (3)If sight distance requirements as specified in this chapter cannot be met, the Department may: (i)prohibit left turns by exiting vehicles; (ii)restrict turning movements to right turns in and out of a driveway; (iii)require installation of a right turn acceleration lane or deceleration lane; (iv)require installation of a separate left turn standby lane; (v)alter the horizontal or vertical geometry of the roadway; or. (a)General rule. (3)The driveway will not create a hazard. (ii)Posted speeds shall be used unless operating speeds vary from the posted speed by more than ten miles per hour, in which case the Department may require that operating speeds be used. (2)The design features described in this section and illustrated in the attendant figures are to be used by the applicant in designing the driveway plans which accompany the application. stopping sight distances should be used. Follow the guidance in . (m)Median openings. The general factors that control the maximum rates of superelevation, as discussed in . (iv)When the sidewalk is directly against the back of the curb and the sidewalk is at least five feet wide, the curb shall be sloped as shown in Figure 5 of this subsection. The permit, together with plans, relevant correspondence, and any supplements issued, will be microfilmed, and the microfilm record will be retained in the central permit office. (o)Traffic control devices. For sidewalks narrower than five feet, the curb will be sloped and the back edge of the sidewalk will be depressed (maximum 1 1/2 inches) to maintain an 8.0% maximum grade on the driveway. InspectorThe Departments authorized representative assigned to inspect permit operations. Form 408The latest revision of highway construction specifications issued by the Department. If an auxiliary lane must be located in front of property of another person, the applicant shall be required to secure the approval of the other person or indemnify the Commonwealth against any action which the other person may bring against the Commonwealth. (iii)Predicted flow in cubic feet per second. Drainage pipe installed under driveways shall be at least 15 inches in diameter. 670-420). 67 Pa. Code 441.8 - Driveway design requirements (2) The distance from the edge of pavement of the intersecting highway to the radius of the first permitted driveway shall be a minimum of 20 feet on curbed . (iv)If the permittee, after making an opening in the surface to place or repair a drainage facility or for any other purpose, fails to restore any portion of the right-of-way to conform with Department specifications upon notice from the Department to do so, the Department may perform the work and the permittee shall reimburse the Department for the costs within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. A violation of this chapter or the permit requirements shall constitute grounds for imposition of any or all of the following penalties: (1)Upon receipt of oral or written notice of a violation from the authorized representative of the Department or a police officer whose jurisdiction includes the permitted work area, the permittee shall cease to perform further work in the permitted area except to restore the area to a safe condition. Unless specifically authorized by the permit, the permittee shall not: (i)alter the existing drainage pattern or the existing flow of drainage water; or. To insure the integrity of this intended function, no access driveway will be permitted on a ramp or within 50 feet of the intersection of the edge of pavement of the ramp or its speed change lane with the edge of pavement of the intersecting roadway. Table 2Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations exiting from driveways onto two-lane roads. (iv)High volume driveway, see Figure 10. (iii)Designated employes shall be assigned by the permittee to direct one lane traffic. (4)The Department will consider any comments or recommendations resulting from this review prior to approving the access permit. Stabilized materialAny aggregate such as aggregate cement, aggregate bituminous or lime pozzyolan, placed in such a manner as to provide a smooth, stable, all-weather surface not subject to undue raveling. (3)Access to a property which abuts two or more intersecting streets or highways may be restricted to only that roadway which can more safely accommodate its traffic. SEG. M-950K - Obligation Bond (Driveway) M-950K1 - Blanket Obligation Bond (Driveway) M-950L - Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Driveway) M-950MPC - Land Use Questionnaire (Driveway) M-950R1 - Access Approval Procedure Worksheet and Sample Letter (Driveway) M-950S - Measuring Driveway Sight Distances (Driveway) TR-478A - Report on Compaction Density . (ii)Posted speeds shall be used unless operating speeds vary from the posted speed by more than ten miles per hour, in which case the Department may require that operating speeds be used. (1)Normally, only one driveway will be permitted for a residential property and not more than two driveways will be permitted for a nonresidential property. Drainage pipe installed under driveways shall be at least 15 inches in diameter. (E)42 U.S.C. If the permittee has not completed all authorized work by the completion date specified on the permit, an application shall be submitted requesting a time extension. Frontage widthThe distance along the right-of-way line in front of an abutting property. Permit applications shall be submitted to either the district or county office having jurisdiction over the county in which the proposed work will be performed. OwnerA person holding: (ii)an estate or other legal interest in property, such as an easement, a lease, a license or subsurface rights, or. The combination of highway speed, volumes, location, and arrangement of driveways and intersections may require the installation of an acceleration or deceleration lane, or both, to serve a proposed low, medium, or high volume driveway. These devices shall include, but not be limited to, any required regulatory, warning or guide signs, delineators, and pavement markings. (ii)a reference to a standard drawing found in Publication 43 or Publication 90, provided the referenced standard drawing properly depicts the work area and completely addresses the needed traffic control. 3.50' 3.50' 3.50' grade _____% grade _____% driver' s eye 10' edge of travel lane sight line sight line a distance required fsd= _____ (2)Electrically powered devices. Permittee Required to Obtain All Required Approvals or Permits. (4)Cost. Exceptions will be considered only if the enforcement of this subsection would result in the prohibition of reasonable access from the adjacent property to the highway system. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.8 (relating to driveway design requirements). Disposition of materials shall comply with the following: (i)The permittee shall keep the improved area free of all material which may be deposited by vehicles traveling upon or entering onto the highway during the performance of work authorized by the permit.
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