The 2001 "Green Book," contains the latest design practices in universal use as the standard of highway geometric design and features the following improvements and additions: (1) Use of dual units (metric and U.S. customary) throughout. (2) Larger format—pages are 8.5'' x 11' with easier-to-read text and graphics. (3) Available on CD-ROM (non-network version). (4) Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (5) Discussions of the latest AASHTO Guide for the development of Bicycle Facilities (See page 9, code D-GBF-3) and the proposed new AASHTO Pedestrian Guide. (6) Incorporates research from NCHRP Reports 375, 383, 400, 420 and 439 on median width and median opening design; revised criteria for intersection sight distance; stopping sight distance model; access management techniques; and super elevation criteria. (Author/publisher)
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