New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Tra - Commissioner, Department of Transportation
Chapter Tra 300 - PERMITS
Part Tra 303 - REASONABLE ACCESS FOR TWIN TRAILERS
Section Tra 303.07 - Analysis of Proposed Access Route

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Tra 303.07

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Upon receipt of an access route request, for which any portion of the proposed route involves travel on local routes, the department shall:

(1) Coordinate analysis of the proposed access route with local authorities, if necessary; and

(2) Share all engineering plans and technical analyses conducted hereunder with local authorities.

(b) The department shall within 30 days after receipt of the application notify the applicant of any errors or omissions, and request any necessary additional information required to facilitate route evaluation.

(c) The department shall approve the proposed access route if analysis of geometric data indicates that:

(1) The width of the travel lanes on the proposed route allow for safe passage and turning of the twin trailer vehicle;

(2) The shoulder conditions and widths along the proposed route allow for emergency travel or stopping of the twin trailer vehicle;

(3) There are passing zones present along the proposed route to allow other motorists unimpeded, safe travel around the twin trailer vehicle;

(4) Stopping sight distance at intersections on the proposed route allows for safe passage of the twin trailer vehicle through the intersections; and

(5) No other condition along the proposed route interferes with normal operation of the twin trailer truck in a manner that poses a safety hazard to motorists.

(d) When engineering plans showing sufficient road details along the entire proposed access route are available, application of vehicle templates to the proposed route shall be sufficient to perform the required analysis of geometric data.

(e) When engineering plans showing sufficient road details along the entire proposed access route are not available, the applicant shall, at its own expense:

(1) Provide a twin trailer vehicle and operator to conduct a test operation over the portion of the proposed route for which plans are not available; and

(2) Arrange with the department and the locality for staff to review the actual operation of the test vehicle over the entire proposed access route.

(f) If a change is made to the national network or a local road that restricts or denies access to a facility on a currently approved route, the department shall conduct an updated review of the access route based on the criteria and methods contained herein.

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