3.35 A horizontal curve on a two-lane highway (10-ft lanes) is designed for 50 mi/h with a 6% superelevation. The central angle of the curve is 35 degrees and the PI is at station 482 +72. What is the station of the PT and how many feet have to be cleared from the lane's shoulder edge to provide adequate stopping sight distance?

3.35 A horizontal curve on a two-lane highway (10-ft lanes) is designed for 50 mi/h with a 6% superelevation. The central angle of the curve is 35 degrees and the PI is at station 482 +72. What is the station of the PT and how many feet have to be cleared from the lane's shoulder edge to provide adequate stopping sight distance?

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