The longitudinal grade of the sidewalk shall not exceed two inches per foot. For PA Turnpike concerns click the link below or call these numbers. Stopping sight distance The distance required by a driver traveling at a given speed to stop the vehicle after an object on the roadway becomes visible to the driver. DrivewayEvery entrance or exit used by vehicular traffic to or from properties abutting a highway. (3)The traffic control plan shall be either: (i)A detailed drawing, showing all traffic control devices. Drainage pipe installed under driveways shall be at least 15 inches in diameter. Stopping sight distanceThe distance required by a driver traveling at a given speed to stop the vehicle after an object on the roadway becomes visible to the driver. When the distance between multiple driveways is 50 feet or less measured along the shoulder or ditch line, the area between shall be clearly defined by permanent curbing. Please refer to PennDOT's highway occupancy permit regulation manuals, which can be obtained from the local District office, for further details. DirectorThe director of the Departments Bureau of Highway Services. (i)Grade of access driveway. The Department may require design details which are more stringent than those specified in this chapter to insure the safe and efficient operation of any proposed driveway. 1 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the outside lane. 67 Pa. Code 441.8 - Driveway design requirements (iv)High volume driveway, see Figure 10. The fact that the Department of Transportation issued a highway occupancy permit for direct access does not preempt the townships ability to abide by its duly enacted ordinance, which contains safety standards stricter than the Departments. (d)When to submit applications. (2)In the case of a temporary access for extracting natural resources for a period of no more than one year, any design requirement set forth in this chapter which cannot be met may be waived by the district engineer, provided conditions (i), (ii), (iii), and (v) of paragraph (1) of this subsection are satisfied. (C)When the highway grade in the section to be used for acceleration after leaving the driveway descends at 3.05.0%, sight distance in the direction of approaching descending highway traffic may be reduced by a factor of 0.6. Sight distance values less than desirable will be accepted only if it is impossible to achieve the desirable value by locating the driveway at any point within the property frontage boundaries. Controlling the direction that has the best sight distance . Permit issuance fees and general permit inspection fees shall not be payable by any of the following: (2)Political subdivisions of this Commonwealth. PDF M-950s (03-04) Driveway Sight Distance Measurements Penndot (For Local (4)The Department will consider any comments or recommendations resulting from this review prior to approving the access permit. Driveways serving properties located adjacent to a highway intersection shall be subject to the following: (1)There shall be a minimum ten foot tangent distance between the intersecting highway radius and the radius of the first permitted driveway. If the applicant does not hold fee title to the property, the applicant shall notify the fee title holder that an application has been submitted. (c)Driveways adjacent to intersections. (i)The driveway approaches shall be installed 1 1/2 inches above the adjacent roadway or the gutter grade to maintain proper drainage. A driveway normally used by more than 25 vehicles per day but less than 750 vehicles per day, such as: (B)elementary and junior high schools; or. (B)Location of traffic signal heads, poles, controller, and detectors. (2)In using Tables 1 through 6 the following additional requirements shall apply: (i)Tables 2, 4, and 6 shall be used in lieu of Tables 1, 3, and 5 only when combination traffic exceeds 5.0% of the total traffic using the proposed driveway. (g)Curbing. The type of shoulder to be installed will be specified by the permit, in accordance with the volume and type of traffic expected to use the driveway. (3) The driveway will not create a hazard. SEG. 2005); apeal denied 903 A.2d 539 (Pa. 2006). This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 212.5 (relating to installation and maintenance responsibilities). R Available to PennDOT staff only. (ii)The difference between the cross slope of the roadway and the upward grade of the driveway approach shall not exceed 8.0%. (2)The distance from the edge of pavement of the intersecting highway to the radius of the first permitted driveway shall be a minimum of 20 feet on curbed highways and 30 feet on uncurbed highways. County officeAny of the various maintenance district offices of the Department. Driveway Sight Distance Measurements . Joint-use drivewayA driveway shared by and constructed to provide access to two or three properties. Table 4Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations exiting from driveways onto four and six-lane roads. All drainage releases shall be notarized and recorded, by and at the expense of the applicant, in the County Office of the Recorder of Deeds. (B)apartments with five units or less. (3)If sight distance requirements as specified in this chapter cannot be met, the Department may: (i)prohibit left turns by exiting vehicles; (ii)restrict turning movements to right turns in and out of a driveway; (iii)require installation of a right turn acceleration lane or deceleration lane; (iv)require installation of a separate left turn standby lane; (v)alter the horizontal or vertical geometry of the roadway; or. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.6 (relating to general conditions). Table 2Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations exiting from driveways onto two-lane roads. SidewalkA paved walkway, continuous for a reasonable distance and an integral part of the highway, constructed solely for use by pedestrians. The proof shall be in the form of a copy of the valid legal document or court order verifying the applicants legal estate or interest in the property. (g)Requesting permit time extension. Stopping sight distanceThe distance required by a driver traveling at a . (2)The location of a driveway near a signalized intersection may include a requirement that the permittee provide, in cooperation with the municipality, new or relocated detectors, signal heads, controller and the like, for the control of traffic movements from the driveway. Central Permit OfficeThe office for the control of issuance of permits located at: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120-0041 Table 5Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks entering driveways by left turns. PDF PennDOT Memo Template - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (ii)A signed written statement, whereby the applicant agrees to indemnify and defend the Commonwealth (if requested) from all suits, damages, claims and demands of any type whatsoever by the fee title holder of the property because of granting the permit to the applicant, such as a failure of the permittee or other person to comply with the permit or any other statutes, ordinances or regulations in connection with the permit. Stopping sight distance is influenced by both vertical and horizontal alignment. In the event the permittee fails to refill the ditch or trench or proceed to completion of the work upon notice from the Department to do so, the Department may perform the necessary and required work and shall be reimbursed for the costs by the permittee within 30 days after receipt of the Departments invoice. (f)Traffic control plan. Divided highwayA highway divided into two or more roadways and so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between the roadways by providing an intervening space, physical barrier, or clearly indicated dividing section. The provisions of this 441.1 amended September 2, 2011, effective September 3, 2011, 41 Pa.B. (k)Authority to reject application. (m)Median openings. PDF Page 1 of 2 - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). (a)General rule. (e)Number of driveways. (4)Permittee responsibilities. 4159. 441.8(h)(2)(iv)) Driveway location maximizes sight distance Justification provided for sight distance values that are less than the safe sight distance values Parked cars obstruct sight line for exiting vehicles? The amount of depression shall not exceed 1 1/2 inches at the inner edge of the sidewalk. (5)Grade requirements where curbs and sidewalks are present. (E)42 U.S.C. The provisions of this 441.3 amended August 3, 2018, effective August 4, 2018, 48 Pa.B. (ii)Posted speeds shall be used unless operating speeds vary from the posted speed by more than ten miles per hour, in which case the Department may require that operating speeds be used. (b)Additional grounds for revocation. The available corner sight distance on side roads is less than the necessary stopping sight-distance values . Sight distance is adequate to safely allow each permitted movement to be made into or out of the access driveway. The provisions of this 441.1 amended under section 420 of the State Highway Law (36 P.S. Recommenda ons Review each situation to determine the impact on the environment of altering roadway grades to meet specific standards. (3)Figures 7, 8, and 9 show two sets of design values. In the event the Department determines that such structures, equipment, or property pose a threat to the public safety and the permittee fails to remove the same after notice from the Department to do so, the Secretary or his attorneys, or any attorney of any court of record shall be authorized to appear for the permittee, and to enter an amicable action of ejectment and confess judgment against the permittee; and the attorney shall be authorized to issue forthwith a writ of possession without leave of court, all at the cost of the permittee. Section 4904 of the Crimes Code, (18 Pa. C.S. M-950K - Obligation Bond (Driveway) M-950K1 - Blanket Obligation Bond (Driveway) M-950L - Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Driveway) M-950MPC - Land Use Questionnaire (Driveway) M-950R1 - Access Approval Procedure Worksheet and Sample Letter (Driveway) M-950S - Measuring Driveway Sight Distances (Driveway) TR-478A - Report on Compaction Density . . (ii)Traffic control devices shall be provided in accordance with Publication 43 and Publication 90. Median openings shall consist of the following: (1)The removal of a portion of median divisor along a divided highway to provide access to and from traffic in both directions will not be permitted unless it is determined that the operating characteristics of the highway system will be improved by such action. (iv)Responsibility for compliance with the terms of the permit cannot be assigned or transferred by the permittee without first obtaining approval from the Department after submitting Form M-948, Assignment of Permit or License. (vii)Location of all required traffic control devices. These devices shall include, but not be limited to, any required regulatory, warning or guide signs, delineators, and pavement markings. 67 Pa. Code 441.8. Driveway design requirements. - Pennsylvania Bulletin (B)When the highway grade ascends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be increased by a factor of 1.7. (g)Drainage control plan for other than minimum use driveways. (4)Design features of existing and proposed driveways, curbs, tapers, acceleration, and deceleration lanes including the following: (ii)Driveway radii and other points of curvature. (4)When curb exists adjacent to the proposed driveway, the line and grade of the existing curb shall be matched, unless otherwise authorized by the permit. 2 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the median lane. 1242, the Act . (3)Applications for driveways providing access to drive-in-service developments shall, when requested, include information relative to the amount of storage provided between the service facility and the right-of-way, the number of service operations anticipated during peak periods, and the hours and days of operation. (iii)Designated employes shall be assigned by the permittee to direct one lane traffic. The area between the edge of the pavement and the right-of-way line shall be kept clear of all buildings, sales exhibits, business signs, vehicles, service equipment and similar items. The Department will not grant or deny the permit application until 30 days after receipt of the written notice by the fee title holder. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.8 (relating to driveway design requirements). See Figure 3. (6)Shall contain proof that the applicant is an owner. (e)Multiple driveways. 1 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge. The permit may require the installation of a left turn stand-by lane to separate and protect left turning vehicles from through traffic if failure to do so would result in an undue hazard to the traveling public. (2)Left turn stand-by lanes. (c)Permits not issued for certain structures. (b)Permit issued only to property owner. (6)The other action as may be deemed necessary or proper after consultation with the Office of Chief Counsel. 4159. Permit applications shall be submitted to either the district or county office having jurisdiction over the county in which the proposed work will be performed. (5)Charitable organizations which are exempt from or in compliance with act of August 9, 1963, P. L. 628, No. Issuance fees shall be used to defray costs incurred by the Department in reviewing and processing the application and plan, including the preliminary review of the site location identified in the application, and issuing and processing the permit. Upon application duly made, in accordance with this chapter, a permit will be issued by the appropriate district office, subject to this chapter and the conditions contained on the permit and its attachments and supplements. If the permittee has not completed all authorized work by the completion date specified on the permit, an application shall be submitted requesting a time extension. OwnerA person holding: (ii)an estate or other legal interest in property, such as an easement, a lease, a license or subsurface rights, or. (iv)High volume driveway, see Figure 10. Turnpike Customer Assistance Center: 800-331-3414. (b)Other requirements. construction safety and health regulations, 39 Fed. Sight distance values less than desirable will be accepted only if it is impossible to achieve the desirable value by locating the driveway at any point within the property frontage boundaries. (ii)a reference to a standard drawing found in Publication 43 or Publication 90, provided the referenced standard drawing properly depicts the work area and completely addresses the needed traffic control. Supplement An amendment to a highway occupancy permit issued on Department Form M-945S. 441.8(h)) Embankment removal - sight line profile provided Sight distance . If it can reasonably be anticipated that there will be an increase in the flow of water onto the property of some other person as a result of action, authorized by the permit, a drainage release shall be submitted with the application. (m)Median openings. If an auxiliary lane must be located in front of property of another person, the applicant shall be required to secure the approval of the other person or indemnify the Commonwealth against any action which the other person may bring against the Commonwealth. In case any dispute arises between the permittee and the Departments inspector, the Departments inspector shall have the authority to suspend work until the question at issue can be referred to and be decided by the district office. Absent an agreement on maintenance at an intersection of a city street and a state highway, the State is responsible for maintaining only that portion of the vehicular intersection between actual or extended curb lines of its highway, without any reference to sidewalks; the city is responsible for maintaining crosswalks and other areas up to the actual or extended curb lines of the state highway at the vehicular intersection. S.R. (3)Revocation of the applicants permit by the Department. (5)The fines, imprisonment or other penalties as are provided by law. highway and the sight distance (in feet) to the equipment from behind is less . 4624. (ii)Posted speeds shall be used unless operating speeds vary from the posted speed by more than ten miles per hour, in which case the Department may require that operating speeds be used. (3)Where the highway is curbed, driveway approaches shall be installed 1 1/2 inches above the adjacent highway or gutter grade to maintain proper drainage. 1 Measured from the point where a left-turning vehicle stops to a vehicle in the outside lane. 67 Pa. Code Chapter 441. Access To And Occupancy Of Highways By See Figure 11 and Figure 12. (2)In using Tables 1 through 6 the following additional requirements shall apply: (i)Tables 2, 4, and 6 shall be used in lieu of Tables 1, 3, and 5 only when combination traffic exceeds 5.0% of the total traffic using the proposed driveway. 67 Pa. Code 441.8 - Driveway design requirements (2) The distance from the edge of pavement of the intersecting highway to the radius of the first permitted driveway shall be a minimum of 20 feet on curbed . (3)Requests for removal of a median divisor will not be granted without the approval of the director. (iv)Relevant property lines and property lines extended to the roadway. (l)Driveways relative to ramps. Spacing may be a concern if it could affect ISD as shown below. Reference Material and Forms - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (2) . (C)If the sidewalk cross slope would exceed 6.0%, as indicated in clause (B) of this subparagraph, depress the entire sidewalk. Ruch v. City of Philadelphia, 587 A.2d 830 (Pa. Cmwlth. (f)Site requirements. Requirements for curbing shall conform with the following: (1)The permit may require the installation of curbing wherever it is required to control access or drainage, or both. A driveway normally used by not more than 25 vehicles per day, such as: (A)single family dwellings, duplex houses; or. Publication 43A Department publication, sometimes called Bulletin 43, containing requirements for the maintenance and protection of traffic on construction projects. Permits will not be issued for bus stop shelters or phone booths, or for advertising signs, liquid fuel pumps, loading platforms, weight scales, or any structure which the Department deems not proper for occupancy of the right-of-way. Dimensions shall be selected from the range of values shown on the appropriate figure, unless site conditions warrant a deviation. (2)The director may revoke a permit for nonpayment of a fee specified in 441.4 (relating to permit fees) including default of a check submitted for the payment. The State is responsible for maintaining only those vehicular areas on its streets between curb lines. New liquid fuel pump islands installed in service stations adjacent to the highway shall be located at least 12 feet outside the right-of-way, in order for a driveway permit to be issued. (vi)Hydraulic computations showing effect of additional flow on existing highway drainage system. The Pennsylvania Code website reflects the Pennsylvania Code (2)The radii of internal curves shall be as large as possible to allow a direct movement from the highway into a proper position to obtain service or parking without any interference to other vehicles attempting the same maneuver. If the permittee has received oral notice of the violation, written notice shall be sent to the permittee within 10 days of receipt of the oral notice. (2)Where a drainage ditch or swale exists, the permittee shall install adequate pipe under the driveway in accordance with Form 408. See Figure 5. (7)Disposition of materials. (c)Driveways adjacent to intersections. (iii)The sight distances in Tables 1 through 4 apply only when highway grades are zero to 3.0%, either up or down. (B)The applicant provided written notice of the submission of the application to the fee title holder apprising the fee title holder of the administrative rights relative to the permit application under 1 Pa. Code 35.23, 35.24 and 35.2735.32. SetbackThe lateral distance between the right-of-way line and the roadside building, liquid fuel pump island, display stand, or other object, which will result in space for vehicles to stop or park between such objects and the right-of-way line. B. (4)Cost. Exceptions will be considered only if the enforcement of this subsection would result in the prohibition of reasonable access from the adjacent property to the highway system. (d)Property line clearance. (5)Lane in front of another property. (iii)If work is stopped on a project for any reason, other than at the end of any normal work day, and any ditch or trench, in the opinion of the Department, remains open for an unreasonable period, the permittee, if so directed, shall refill the ditch or trench and work shall not be resumed until the permittee is prepared to proceed immediately with the work to its completion. A. (f)Approaches to driveways. (11)Approval by inspector. The crosswalk on the lane was not between existing curb lines available to vehicular traffic on the street; it is beyond the outer edge of the shoulder, along which curbing may be located on the street. Auxiliary lanes shall consist of the following: (1)Acceleration and deceleration lanes. Driveways serving properties located adjacent to a highway intersection shall be subject to the following: (1)There shall be a minimum ten foot tangent distance between the intersecting highway radius and the radius of the first permitted driveway. Local roadEvery public highway other than a State highway. Table 5Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks entering driveways by left turns.