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Run<strong>of</strong>f<br />

NDDOT uses a Desired Relative Gradient<br />

as a percentage <strong>of</strong> the Maximum Relative<br />

Gradient.<br />

• DRG =83.3% <strong>of</strong> MRG<br />

○ This will increase the calculated length <strong>of</strong> run<strong>of</strong>f<br />

as 120% <strong>of</strong> the minimum run<strong>of</strong>f.<br />

• Exhibit 3-27* has recommended values for<br />

Max Relative Gradient based on <strong>Design</strong><br />

Speed.<br />

*A Policy on Geometric <strong>Design</strong> <strong>of</strong> Highways and Streets (2001)

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