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4. Setting up junctions
Although intersections represent only a very limited fraction (spatially) of roads and other thoroughfares, they are the scene of around one accident in two in urban areas, and one in five outside built-up areas. .
Crossroads are designed to reduce this lack of safety.
The choice of layout is based on a two-stage approach:
determination of a range of possible layouts taking into account the development objectives for the route, depending in particular on the type of road;
choice of junction type within this range, according to site characteristics (traffic, safety, environment, etc.), using a...
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Bibliography
Websites
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CERTU – Center for studies on networks, transport, urban planning and construction
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ENTPE – École nationale des Travaux Publics de l'État
Regulations
Law no. 96-1236 of December 30, 1996 on air and the rational use of energy.
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Decree no. 2010-1390 November 2010. Various road safety measures amending the following articles :
article R 110-2 ;
article R 431-9 ;
article R 414-4.
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