2. Using the values given in the table, determine the maximum design speed for the following obstructed curve from four options: 15 mph, 25 mph, 30 mph and 35 mph. R = 250 ft 14 ft sight obstruction design stopping-sight speed distance (mph) (ft) 15 75 25 30 35 150 200 250 12 ft T

2. Using the values given in the table, determine the maximum design speed for the following obstructed curve from four options: 15 mph, 25 mph, 30 mph and 35 mph. R = 250 ft 14 ft sight obstruction design stopping-sight speed distance (mph) (ft) 15 75 25 30 35 150 200 250 12 ft T

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Using the values given in the table, determine the maximum design speed for the
following obstructed curve from four options: 15 mph, 25 mph, 30 mph and 35 mph.
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R = 250 ft
14 ft
sight obstruction
design stopping-sight
distance
(ft)
75
150
200
250
speed
(mph)
15
25
30
35
12 ft
T

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