Roads functional classification

Abstract

The paper provides an analysis of road functional classification. In this article are compared different road functional classification. Main attention paid on the United States functional classification, and this used as a base. Also, have been discussed general road functions assess their part to traffic safety. To provide wder and more deeply analysis, mobility and access influence on setting road functional classification discussed in the report. In report have been compared Europe countries functional classification to the United States classification model. Functional class is one of the factories to provide safety traffic, create road friendlier for all users. One of the main conclusions of paper is that determining the correct functional class for the road is of particular importance for designers, administrators of the road, also for the user of the road.