The amount of depression shall not exceed 1 1/2 inches at the inner edge of the sidewalk. The term includes special mobile equipment as defined in the Vehicle Code. The longitudinal slope of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. Purpose . This will eliminate the need for depressing the back edge of the sidewalk. Turnpike Customer Assistance Center: 800-331-3414. (f)Approaches to driveways. 67 Pa. Code 441.7 - General driveway requirements; 67 Pa. Code 441.7 - General driveway requirements . (3) The driveway will not create a hazard. distance required driver of a vehicle intending to make a left turn cle approaching from the opposite direction. Addi onal sight distance should be provided at decision points. (3)Shall include five sets of plans, of a quality sufficient for microfilming, detailing the location and pertinent dimensions of both the proposed installation and related highway features. Approval by the Departments inspector of all or part of any permitted work shall not constitute acknowledgment that the work was performed in accordance with the permit, nor shall such approval of the inspector act as a release of the permittee or waiver by the Department of its right to seek performance or restitution by the permittee. RoadwayThat portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the sidewalk or shoulder. 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. 3.50' 3.50' 3.50' grade _____% grade _____% driver' s eye 10' edge of travel lane sight line sight line a distance required fsd= _____ (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. (C)When the highway grade in the section to be used for acceleration after leaving the driveway descends at 3.05.0%, sight distance in the direction of approaching descending highway traffic may be reduced by a factor of 0.6. (a)General rule. Local roadEvery public highway other than a State highway. Driveway approaches shall conform to the following standards: (1)The location and angle of an access driveway approach in relation to the highway intersection shall be such that a vehicle entering or leaving the driveway may do so in an orderly and safe manner and with a minimum of interference to highway traffic. See Figure 3. (ii)Low volume driveway, see Figure 8. (iv)High volume driveway, see Figure 10. Recommend use of PennDOT standards for state highways. All other requirements of this chapter shall be complied with before the local road will be allowed access onto a State highway. (i)The permittee shall provide and maintain all necessary precautions to prevent injury or damage to persons and property in accordance with instructions furnished by the district office. The permit shall be binding upon the permittee, its agents, contractors, successors, and assigns. The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: No part of the information on this site may be reproduced forprofit or sold for profit. OFFSET LEGAL SPEED LIMIT MEASURED BY DATE FOR. Angle of access driveway approach shall include the following: (1)Access driveway approaches used for two-way operation shall be positioned at right angles, that is, 90 degrees, to the highway or as near thereto as site conditions permit, except as authorized in Figure 11. (4)Cost. Application for Minimum Use Driveway (or "Create Minimum Use Driveway Application" in EPS) 08-2022 . . Drainage control plan for other than minimum use driveways shall be as follows: (1)If it can reasonably be anticipated that there will be an increase in the flow of water onto the highway or into highway drainage facilities as a result of action by the applicant, or that there will be an increase in the flow of water onto the property of some other person as a result of any action authorized by the permit, a drainage control plan shall be submitted with the application. 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. Multiple driveways serving the same property must be separated by a minimum distance of 15 feet measured along the right-of-way line and 20 feet measured along the shoulder, ditch line, or curb. See Figure 5. Flagmen shall be provided as specified in the permit and in accordance with Publication 43 and Publication 90. Section 4904 of the Crimes Code, (18 Pa. C.S. 8372 (December 31, 2022). (3)Details of internal traffic circulation, parking, and traffic signs. 22801 (June 24, 1974) and 29 CFR 1926.1 et seq. 1990). Smithfield v. Kessler, 882 A.2d 17, 23 (Pa. Cmwlth. Access driveways shall be permitted at locations in which: (1)Sight distance is adequate to safely allow each permitted movement to be made into or out of the access driveway. Table 4Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations exiting from driveways onto four and six-lane roads. (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. (vii)Disputes between the permittee and the Department shall be governed by the appropriate provisions in Form 408. 670-420). Sight distance is adequate to safely allow each permitted movement to be made into or out of the access driveway. However, the Department may authorize bus stop shelters or phone booths by written agreement. (A)When the highway grade in the section to be used for acceleration, after leaving the driveway, ascends at 3.05.0%, the sight distance in the direction of approaching ascending traffic may be increased by a factor of 1.4. Grade of access driveway shall be constructed in the following manner: (1)All driveways shall be constructed so as not to impair drainage within the right-of-way, alter the stability of the improved area, or change the drainage of adjacent areas. 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. Please refer to PennDOT's highway occupancy permit regulation manuals, which can be obtained from the local District office, for further details. (4)The Department may require the permittee to locate an access driveway directly across from a highway, local road, or access driveway on the opposite side of the roadway if it is judged that offset driveways will not permit left turns to be made safely or that access across the roadway from one access to the other will create a safety hazard. (j)Auxiliary lanes. Permits will be issued only to the owners of the property. SidewalkA paved walkway, continuous for a reasonable distance and an integral part of the highway, constructed solely for use by pedestrians. (o)Traffic control devices. 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. construction safety and health regulations, 39 Fed. (m)Median openings. The permittee shall reimburse the Department for the costs within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. 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. (iv)Relevant property lines and property lines extended to the roadway. (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. 494-14-06 August 8, 2014 Page 2 . 8372 (December 31, 2022). R Available to PennDOT staff only. MedianAny structure or area which separates the paved traveled ways for opposing directions of traffic. PennDOT LTAP technical INFORMATION SHEET #134 SUMMER 2007 400 North Street, 6th Floor . (d)Additional inspection fees. t = Perception time of motorist (average = 2.5 seconds). Conditions for sight distance shall be as follows: (1)Access driveways shall be located at a point within the property frontage limits which provides at least the minimum sight distance listed in the appropriate following table: Table 1Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks exiting from driveways onto two-lane roads. A roadway designed to criteria employs a horizontal and vertical alignment and a cross section that provides at least the minimum stopping sight distance through the entire facility. The principal liability of the permittee to the Department shall not preclude the permittee or the Department from bringing any action against the permittees contractor, subcontractor, engineer, architect, or any other person. (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. (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. Crigler v. City of Philadelphia, 667 A.2d 470 (Pa. Cmwlth. In order to be eligible to receive such a refund, the permittee shall deliver the request with the permittees copy of the permit to the issuing district permit office on or before the permit expiration date. (iv)High volume driveway, see Figure 10. 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. 670-420). Table 6Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations entering driveways by left turns. The Department will not grant or deny the permit application until 30 days after receipt of the written notice by the fee title holder. (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. (3)The driveway will not create a hazard. (e)Multiple driveways. Access driveways shall be permitted at locations in which: (1) Sight distance is adequate to safely allow each permitted movement to be made into or out of the access driveway. Crigler v. City of Philadelphia, 667 A.2d 470 (Pa. Cmwlth. (m)Newspaper or mail receptacles. (i)The permittee shall be responsible for causing compliance with all terms and conditions of the permit by its employes, agents, and contractors. Access driveways shall be appropriately surfaced with a stabilized material between the traveled way and the right-of-way line unless a higher type material is specified by the permit. (h)Drainage release for other than minimum use driveways. Auxiliary lanes shall consist of the following: (1)Acceleration and deceleration lanes. Permits shall be recorded whenever deemed necessary by the Department, including when: (1)a permit requires drainage facilities to be installed and maintained; (2)a permit authorizes one or more high volume driveways to be constructed; or. Requirements for curbing shall conform with the following: (1)The permit may require the installation of curbing wherever it is required to control access or drainage, or both. Roadway construction standardsDepartment Publication No. (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. Median openings shall consist of the following: (1)The removal of a portion of median divisor along a divided highway to provide access to and from traffic in both directions will not be permitted unless it is determined that the operating characteristics of the highway system will be improved by such action. Chapter (D) When the road descends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be reduced by a factor of 0.5. Medium volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 750 but less than 1500 vehicles per day. Unless specifically authorized by the permit, the permittee shall not: (i)alter the existing drainage pattern or the existing flow of drainage water; or. The fact that the Department of Transportation issued a highway occupancy permit for direct access does not preempt the townships ability to abide by its duly enacted ordinance, which contains safety standards stricter than the Departments. A driveway normally used by not more than 25 vehicles per day, such as: (A)single family dwellings, duplex houses; or. (2)In using Tables 1 through 6 the following additional requirements shall apply: (i)Tables 2, 4, and 6 shall be used in lieu of Tables 1, 3, and 5 only when combination traffic exceeds 5.0% of the total traffic using the proposed driveway. (e)Multiple driveways. (B)Act of December 10, 1974 (P. L. 852, No. Where the width of the highway right-of-way is insufficient to permit the construction of a needed auxiliary lane, the permittee shall provide any necessary additional right-of-way. (B)When the highway grade ascends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be increased by a factor of 1.7. 2005); apeal denied 903 A.2d 539 (Pa. 2006). (a)General rule. (2)Existing and proposed building, including a description of present and proposed use of building. (5)Grade requirements where curbs and sidewalks are present. The applicant shall design his driveway using the values appropriate for the posted speed of the roadway being accessed. Requirements for traffic control devices shall be as follows: (1)Nonelectrically powered devices. Popple v. Department of Transportation, 575 A.2d 973 (Pa. Cmwlth. SetbackThe lateral distance between the right-of-way line and the roadside building, liquid fuel pump island, display stand, or other object, which will . Ramps are intended to provide access from one roadway or roadway system to another with a minimum amount of conflict or interference from other traffic. The Department will refund the general permit inspection fees on unused permits. (a)General rule. (a)General rule. (d)Safety requirements. See Figure 3. (iv)Responsibility for compliance with the terms of the permit cannot be assigned or transferred by the permittee without first obtaining approval from the Department after submitting Form M-948, Assignment of Permit or License. IngressThe entrance of vehicular traffic to abutting properties from a highway. (2) The free movement of normal highway traffic is not impaired. See Figure 5. Here are some mowing tips: . (a)General rule. If sight distance requirements as specified in this Part cannot be met, the Township may: Stopping sight distance is influenced by both vertical and horizontal alignment. (l)Penalty for falsifying application. Intermediate islandThe section of right-of-way between driveways from the pavement edge or curb to the property line. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 212.5 (relating to installation and maintenance responsibilities). 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. (4)The area between the right-of-way line adjacent to and on both sides of a driveway shall be used as a clear zone to provide a physical barrier between the traveled way and activity on private property. (5)Lane in front of another property. The provisions of this Chapter 441 adopted March 28, 1980, effective April 1, 1980, 10 Pa. B. Permit applications shall be submitted prior to the construction of any building which the proposed driveway will serve to assure that the driveway can be constructed in accordance with this chapter. Although site conditions may not allow strict adherence to the dimensions shown in these illustrations, every effort shall be made to design and construct the safest and most efficient access onto the State highway. Limited access highwayA highway to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access except at points and in the manner determined by the Department. (2)Left turn stand-by lanes. (4)Design features of existing and proposed driveways, curbs, tapers, acceleration, and deceleration lanes including the following: (ii)Driveway radii and other points of curvature. Although the Department of Transportation had authority to approve satisfactory completion of roadwork authorized by its permit, regulations did not confer upon the Department the authority to permit landowner to open and operate a new land use; Township had authority to enforce its zoning ordinance and land development regulations, and had final approval of the land development and issuance of the required certificate of occupancy. (15)Damage to highway. A traffic control plan shall be submitted to and approved by the district office before closing any portion of a lane to vehicular traffic. The general factors that control the maximum rates of superelevation, as discussed in . Figures 7 through 12 illustrate and supplement the minimum design requirements described in this chapter. 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. 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. Issuance fees shall be used to defray costs incurred by the Department in reviewing and processing the application and plan, including the preliminary review of the site location identified in the application, and issuing and processing the permit. Permittee responsibilities shall be as follows: (i)The permittee shall pay all fees, costs, and expenses incident to or arising from the project, including the cost of related highway improvements which increased traffic or surface drainage may necessitate.