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Certainly! Road patterns play a crucial role in urban planning and
transportation management. Let's explore some common types of road
patterns:
1. Rectangular or Block Pattern:
○ In this pattern, the entire area is divided into rectangular blocks.
○ Streets or branch roads intersect with each other at right angles.
○ Main roads typically pass through the center and should be wide
enough, while branch roads may be narrower.
○ Pros:
■ Widely adopted in city roads.
■ Construction and maintenance are relatively easy.
○ Cons:
■ Not very convenient due to perpendicular road
intersections, which can lead to poor visibility and increased
accident rates1.
2. Radial or Star and Block Pattern:
○ Combines elements of both star and block patterns.
○ The area is divided into a radial network of roads radiating
outward from the center, with a block pattern network of roads
between the radial main streets.
○ Pros:
■ Less risky compared to the rectangular pattern.
■ Reduces congestion at primary bottleneck locations.
■ Provides alternative routes if one radial road is blocked.
○ Cons:
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■ Lack of safety features like rail transitions and crash
attenuators.
■ Effective only when two-lane ramp traffic doesn't need to
merge downstream1.
3. Radial or Star and Circular Pattern:
○ In this pattern, main roads (radial roads) radiate from a central
point and connect with concentric roads (ring roads) radiating
outward.
○ Pros:
■ Safer because vehicles travel in the same direction.
■ Roundabouts improve traffic flow efficiency, reducing fuel
consumption and emissions.
○ Cons:
■ None mentioned in the source1.
These road patterns help manage traffic, interconnect branch roads with main
roads, and optimize travel time and distance for vehicles. Planners consider
these factors when designing road networks in cities1 2.
Source(s)
1. 6 Types of Road Patterns Explained ( Pros & Cons) - Dream Civil
2. What is Road Pattern and Types of Road Patterns
3. What Is Road Pattern ? Types Of Road Pattern & Advantages - Daily Civil
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