[sustran] Minimum and maximum lane widths for arterials in urban areas

[Dr.Rajeev Saraf]

For Delhi, while redesigning the road cross section to accomodate bicycle 
tracks, we had proposed 3.0m wide lanes. But there was a strong 
resistance for few people, who said that we could not have lanes in 
urban  areas of width less than 3.5m. 
I would like to if lanes of 3.0m have been implemented anywhere and what 
impact does it have on safety, speed and capacity? How have the codes in 
various countries dealt with lane widths? Any repsonse is welcome.
thanks.

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Dr Rajeev Saraf                 |
Urban and Transport Planner     |
SENIOR PROJECT SCIENTIST        |      PHONE : 91-11-6858703
APPLIED SYSTEM RESEARCH PROGRAM |      EMAIL : sarafrk at cbme.iitd.ernet.in
IIT DELHI 110016                |      FAX   : 91-11-6862037
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