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.