Question: A developer has applied for construction permit to build a supermarket at the southeast conder of an intersection that is formed by a four -

A developer has applied for construction permit to build a supermarket at the southeast conder of an intersection that is formed by a four-way divided highway in the East-West direction and a two-lane road in the north-south direction. Traffic on two-lane highway is controlled by stop signs. The speed limit on the four-way highway is 55 MPH. Using the sight distance triangle requirements at the intersection, determine whether permission should be given for the construction under the following existing conditions: Major road lane width =12 ft Minor road lane width =11 ft. Median width on major road =9 ft. Design vehicle on minor road is a passenger car with length =22 ft. Approach grade =2% Maximum feasible distance from the center of the nearest lane of the four-lane road to the proposed building can be 18 ft. Maximum feasible distance of the proposed building from the center of the nearest lane of the two-lane road is 20.5 ft. Perform the analysis for left a turning vehicle from minor street with approaching vehicle on number one lane on major highway.As part of your solution draw plan view of the intersection and indicate all the dimensions and your assumptions.

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