Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 4D.33 - Lateral Offset of Signal Supports and CabinetsGuidance:
01 The following items should be considered when placing signal supports and cabinets: A. Reference should be made to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) "Roadside Design Guide" (see Section 1A.11) and to the "Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)" (see Section 1A.11).B. Signal supports should be placed as far as practical from the edge of the traveled way without adversely affecting the visibility of the signal indications.C. Where supports cannot be located based on the recommended AASHTO clearances, consideration should be given to the use of appropriate safety devices.D. No part of a concrete base for a signal support should extend more than 4 inches above the ground level at any point. This limitation does not apply to the concrete base for a rigid support.E. In order to minimize hindrance to the passage of persons with physical disabilities, a signal support or controller cabinet should not obstruct the sidewalk, or access from the sidewalk to the crosswalk.F. Controller cabinets should be located as far as practical from the edge of the roadway.G. On medians, the minimum clearances provided in Items A through E for signal supports should be obtained if practical.2 Del. Admin. Code § 4D.33