1.

For the purpose of geometric design, urban roads other than

expressways are classified into four main categories. These are:
(i) Arterial (ii) Sub-arterial (iii) Collector Street (iv) Local

rterials to ensure efficient movement of through traffic. A

properly developed and designated arterial street system
would help to identify residential neighbourhoods, industrial
sites and commercial areas. These streets may generally be
spaced at less than 1.5 km in highly developed central business
areas and at 8 km or more in sparsely developed urban fringes.
The arterials are generally divided highways with full or partial
access. Parking, loading and unloading activities are usually
restricted and regulated. Pedestrians are allowed to cross only
at

Sub-arterials : These are functionally similar to arterials but

with somewhat lower level of travel mobility. Their spacing may
vary from about 0.5 km in the central business district to 3—5
km in the sub-urban fringes.
 Footpath (Sidewalk) : The minimum width of footpath should
be 1.5 metres.

Parking lanes may be provided on all sub-arterials and collector

streets in business and shopping areas. Parallel kerb parking
should be preferred. Parking lane width for parallel parking
should be 3 m which may be reduced to 2.5 m where available
space is limited. Where additional parking capacity is desired
and sufficient carriageway width is available, angle parking may
be adopted.