A. Where the applicant will be required to perform a substantial amount of work, the Department may require the applicant to execute an agreement as a prerequisite to issuance of the permit. PennDOT has responsibilities to accommodate both HOP Applicants/Permittees and the traveling public. Shelbourne Square Assocs., L.P. v. Exeter Township, 794 A.2d 946 (Pa. Cmwlth. (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. 1995). 22801 (June 24, 1974) and 29 CFR 1926.1 et seq. Driveways shall be located, designed, constructed and maintained in such a manner as not to interfere or be inconsistent with the design, maintenance and drainage of the highway. Limited access highwayA highway to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access except at points and in the manner determined by the Department. m-950s (03-04) penndot driveway sight dist' (for local roads, safe-running speed grade sight line applicant seg. (C) When the highway grade in the section to be used for acceleration after leaving the driveway descends at 3.0-5.0%, sight distance in the direction of approaching descending highway traffic may be reduced by a factor of 0.6. Traffic control deviceAny sign, signal, marking or device placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding vehicular traffic or pedestrians, or both. Permit issuance fees and general permit inspection fees shall not be payable by any of the following: (2)Political subdivisions of this Commonwealth. Driveways - Chester County, Pennsylvania This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.8 (relating to driveway design requirements). (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. Comments A median is a highly desirable element on roadways carrying four or more lanes since they provide: a storage area for left-turning and U-turning vehicles; a recovery area for out-of-control vehicles; Additional grounds for revocation shall be as follows: (1)The Secretary may revoke a permit whenever he determines that the driveway or approaches or their use constitute a hazard to traffic or interferes with the proper use of the highway by the Department or the public. Medium volume drivewayA driveway used or expected to be used by more than 750 but less than 1500 vehicles per day. This section cited in 67 Pa. Code 441.8 (relating to driveway design requirements). (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. t = Perception time of motorist (average = 2.5 seconds). 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. SEG. (c)Driveways adjacent to intersections. 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. (4)The area between the right-of-way line adjacent to and on both sides of a driveway shall be used as a clear zone to provide a physical barrier between the traveled way and activity on private property. (iv)High volume driveway, see Figure 10. (3)Additional right-of-way for lanes. 2000d, as implemented by 49 CFR 21 and 23 CFR 230.101 et seq. When required by the permit, a speed change lane of sufficient length and width shall be constructed to allow vehicles to safely decelerate or accelerate when entering or leaving the property. Highway Occupancy Permit Related Forms. All disturbed slopes or earthen areas shall be restored to their original condition, or in a manner approved by the Department. Thus, the State would have no liability for plaintiffs injuries caused by a fall in a pothole on the crosswalk of the lane. (3)Regardless of frontage, a development may be restricted to a single entrance/exit driveway, served by an internal collector road separated from the traveled way. Crigler v. City of Philadelphia, 667 A.2d 470 (Pa. Cmwlth. (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. 1392, unless otherwise noted. The combination of highway speed, volumes, location, and arrangement of driveways and intersections may require the installation of an acceleration or deceleration lane, or both, to serve a proposed low, medium, or high volume driveway. EgressThe exit of vehicular traffic from abutting properties to a highway. The pavement cartway used for vehicular traffic was beyond the curb line which separated the highway from pedestrian traffic and was, therefore, the responsibility of the Commonwealth, not the city. PennDOT: Please refer to the driveway design requirements, sec on 441.8, page 441-25 of the Pennsylvania Code, Title 67, Transporta on, Chapter 441, . ShoulderThe portion of the roadway, contiguous to the traffic lanes, for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of base and surface courses and pavements. V = Velocity of vehicle (miles per hour). (3)Additional right-of-way for lanes. Table 5Safe Sight Distance for passenger cars and single unit trucks entering driveways by left turns. (l)Driveways relative to ramps. 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. Private roads and driveways 212.106(d) (4): Truck pulloffs and hazardous grades 212.106(d) (5): Temporary traffic control Please refer to PennDOT's highway occupancy permit regulation manuals, which can be obtained from the local District office, for further details. The permittee shall, at his own expense, install and maintain all nonelectrically powered traffic control devices, as specified in the permit, which are required to provide for the safe and orderly movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or both. 494-14-06 August 8, 2014 Page 2 . (iii)Street, road, highway, or driveways opposite the site. (n)Shoulder upgrading. (a)General. CCC New Concern - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Driveways shall be located, designed, constructed and maintained in such a manner as not to interfere or be inconsistent with the design, maintenance and drainage of the highway. Although driveway opening on to State highway was established prior to promulgation of these regulations, this regulation could be applied retroactively to reasonably limit ingress and egress since property is held subject to valid police power regulations made, and to be made, for the health and comfort of the people. Department of Transportation v. Longo, 510 A.2d 832 (Pa. Cmwlth. Reg. See Figure 5. (ii)The permit shall be located at the work site and shall be available for inspection by any police officer or representative of the Department. Follow the guidance in . 03-2004 : Title: PennDOT Letterhead Template The applicant shall pay notary and recording costs including the cost of recording the permit in the County Office of the Recorder of Deeds when required, and the cost of all drainage releases. changes effective through 52 Pa.B. 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). Roadway sight distance right. Review by municipalities, planning commissions, and zoning boards shall comply with the following: (1)Certain local governing bodies wish to review driveway applications within their jurisdictions. 67 Pa. Code Chapter 441. Access To And Occupancy Of Highways By (2)Left turn stand-by lanes. 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. The permit to own and operate a traffic control device shall be requested by and issued to only the appropriate municipality. This chapter separates driveways into four classifications, based on the amount of traffic they are expected to serve. Unless specifically authorized by the permit, the permittee shall not: (i)alter the existing drainage pattern or the existing flow of drainage water; or. Reference Material and Forms - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 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. 2 Measured from a vehicle ten feet back of the pavement edge to a vehicle approaching in the median lane. County officeAny of the various maintenance district offices of the Department. See Figure 11 and Figure 12. (iii)Proof that the applicant executed and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in the appropriate county or counties, a covenant running with the land providing that all subsequent purchasers, heirs, assigns or transferees of the property take the property subject to the indemnification in subparagraph (ii), unless released by the Department. The Department will examine and determine the genuineness, regularity, and legality of every application, and may reject any application if not satisfied of its genuineness, regularity or legality, or the truth of any statement contained in the application. 1986); affirmed 518 A.2d 265 (Pa. 1986). The work shall be done at such time and in such a manner as shall be consistent with the safety of the public and shall conform to all requirements and standards of the Department including, but not limited to, Form 408. Multi-modal Handbook - Chesco Planning OwnerA person holding: (ii)an estate or other legal interest in property, such as an easement, a lease, a license or subsurface rights, or. This area shall remain free of any obstructions which may interfere with a clear line of vision for entering or exiting vehicles. (ii)The difference between the cross slope of the roadway and the upward grade of the driveway approach shall not exceed 8.0%. The placement of vehicles measured at the driveway and on the roadway must be consistent with the operation of the driveway and roadway, as illustrated on Form M-950S and consistent with Publication 282. (iv)All retained suitable material shall be placed or stored outside the improved area, and in such a manner that there will be no interference with the flow of water in any gutter, drain, pipe, culvert, ditch, or waterway. No statutes or acts will be found at this website. 2. . (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. FDM 11-10-5.1 when evaluating driveways and road/street connections for intersection sight distance(ISD) and vision corner requirements. (D) When the road descends at greater than 5.0%, sight distance may be reduced by a factor of 0.5. Manual entry; right side distance in feet at which an approaching vehicle can be seen from driveway (See Pub. PennDOT Recommended use of AASHTO standards. Information provided in applications must be accurate. Spacing may be a concern if it could affect ISD as shown below. (2)The design features described in this section and illustrated in the attendant figures are to be used by the applicant in designing the driveway plans which accompany the application. Restoration of highway shall include the following: (i)If there is a failure of the highway, including slope or any other appurtenance thereto, in the immediate area of the permitted work within two years after the completion of the permitted work and there is no similar failure of the highway beyond the area adjacent to the area of the permitted work, the permittee shall have absolute responsibility to make all temporary and permanent restoration including restoration of the adjacent area if it has also failed. (f)Site requirements. Right-of-wayThe area which has been acquired by the Department for highway purposes. (a)General rule. Permits will be issued only to the owners of the property. Table 6Safe Sight Distance for buses and combinations entering driveways by left turns. 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 . (iii)an equitable interest in property under a sales agreement or an option to purchase; provided that the estate or other legal or equitable interest in property includes the use requested in the permit.