Chapter 1270 Auxiliary Lanes（第1270章辅助车道）.pdf

Chapter 1270 Auxiliary Lanes 1201.01 General 1270.06 Emergency Escape Ramps 1270.02 Climbing Lanes 1270.07 Chain-Up and Chain-Off Areas 1270.03 Passing Lanes 1270.08 Documentation 1270.04 Slow-Moving Vehicle Turnouts 1270.09 References 1270.05 Shoulder Driving for Slow Vehicles 1270.01 General Auxiliary lanes are used to comply with capacity demand; maintain lane balance; accommodate speed change, weaving, and maneuvering for entering and exiting traffic; and encourage carpools, vanpools, and the use of transit. For signing and delineation of auxiliary lanes, see the Standard Plans, the Traffic Manual, and the MUTCD. Contact the region Traffic Engineer for guidance. Although slow-vehicle turnouts, shoulder driving for slow vehicles, and chain-up areas are not auxiliary lanes, they are covered in this chapter because they perform a similar function. For additional information, see the following chapters: Chapter Subject 1103 Design controls, including speed 1230 Geometric cross section components 1310 Turn lanes 1310 Speed change lanes at intersections 1360 Collector-distributor roads 1360 Weaving lanes 1410 High-occupancy vehicle lanes 1270.02 Climbing Lanes 1270.02(1) General Climbing lanes (see Exhibit 1270-1) are normally associated with truck traffic, but they may also be considered in recreational or other areas that are subject to slow-moving traffic. Climbing lanes are designed independently for each direction of travel. 1270.02(2) Climbing Lane Warrants Generally, climbing lan