Milepost equation
In today's world, Milepost equation is an issue that has gained great relevance in society. For years now, it has been the subject of debate and discussion among experts and common people alike. Its influence has extended to multiple aspects of daily life, affecting everything from economics to politics, culture and technology. It is a topic that arouses conflicting passions and opinions, and that has generated great public interest. In this article, we will thoroughly explore Milepost equation and its impact on today's society, analyzing its causes, consequences and possible solutions.
A milepost equation, milepoint equation, or postmile equation is a place where mileposts on a linear feature, such as a highway or rail line, fail to increase normally, usually due to realignment or changes in planned alignment. In order to make mileposts consistent with the real mileage, every milepost beyond the equation would need to be moved.
For example, an equation of 7.6 back = 9.2 ahead means that the feature does not have any section between mile 7.6 and mile 9.2, and the distance between mileposts 7 and 10 is only 1.4 miles. This would usually be caused by a relocation that shortened the distance by 1.6 miles. It is also possible for an equation to add mileage to what it would otherwise be; the duplicated mileposts receive a special prefix, such as Z.
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References
- ^ a b "ODOT Approved Terms & Definitions". Oregon Department of Transportation. Archived from the original on June 24, 2007. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "STB Docket No. AB-33 (Sub-No. 220X)". Federal Register. 69 (190). October 1, 2004. Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "UDOT Milepost Project: Project Plan". Utah Department of Transportation. Archived from the original on August 7, 2007. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
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