Transportation engineers use statistical distributions to determine the needed storage lengths of auxiliary left- and right-turn lanes. The theory behind the common design approach is reviewed. Field data are used to show shortcomings with the common design approach, and other storage length design perspectives and trade-offs are discussed. With this information, design engineers can better understand the relative strengths of various approaches and be more comfortable with a degree of flexibility in turn-lane storage length design.
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