VARIOUS ROAD PATTERNS(3/3)

5) Hexagonal Pattern :

In this pattern, the entire area is provided with a network of roads formatting hexagonal figures. At each corner of the hexagon, three roads meet the built-up area boundary by the sides of the hexagons is further divided in suitable sizes.

Advantages:

1) Three roads meet the built-up area boundary by the sides of the hexagons.

Limitations:

1) Traffic signs, pavement markings, and lighting should be adequate so that drivers are aware that they should reduce their travel speed.

6) Minimum Travel Pattern :

In this road pattern, city is contented by sector center, suburban center and neighborhood center by the road which required minimum to connect the city center.

Legend: City center — encircled dot- sector center — * suburban center — * neighborhood center — * representation of a Minimum Travel city

Advantages:

1) these types of potentially serious crashes essentially are eliminated.

Limitations:

1) Traffic signs, pavement markings, and lighting should be adequate so that drivers are aware that they should reduce their travel speed.

2) Intersections can be especially challenging for older drivers.