ANSWERS
1. L=(WS²)/60 for 40MPH or less, iv iv iv iv
L=WS for 45MPH or more
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..ANS>> Formula for Min. taper length
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2. The off peak 85th percentile.Which is the speed at or below which 85% of vehicles travel operating
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speed in free flow conditions
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3. 125'
..ANS>> Distance of L for 25 MPH with 12' Lane width
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4. 245'
..ANS>> Distance of L for 35 MPH with 12' Lane width
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, 5. 540'
..ANS>> Distance of L for 45 MPH with 12' Lane width
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6. 660'
..ANS>> Distance of L for 55 MPH with 12' Lane width
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7. 780
..ANS>> Distance of L for 65 MPH 12' Lane width
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8. L Minimum
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..ANS>> Merging Taper Length
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9. 1/2 L Minimumiv iv
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10. 1/3 L Minimum iv iv
..ANS>> Shoulder Taper Length
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11. 50'-100' regardless of speed iv iv iv