Research Article

Determination of Curve Speed Zones for Mountainous Freeways

Table 1

Advanced warning sign placement distance (in feet).

Posted speed limit (85th percentile speed mph)Deceleration condition to listed
advisory speed (mph) (desired speed condition)
1020304050

20
25100
30150100
35200175
40275250175
45350300250
50425400325225
55500475400300
60575550500400300
65650625575500375