Summary of issues for variable lane use. Another study showed that 10 percent of the crashes at intersections with triple lefts occurred in the approach for the triple left. Reversible lanes may postpone or eliminate the need to widen a facility. Lin concluded that a right-turn lane may reduce vehicle delays substantially, even with the percentage of right-turns as low as 10 percent.(202). Lane width. Auxiliary Lanes 6. Multiple left-turn lanes can be used to address left-turn volumes that exceed or are expected to exceed a single turn lane. Thanks very much. Critical minor approach: 150-250 veh/hr, Notes: *Critical signal phases are nonconcurrent phases, **A critical approach is the higher of two opposing approaches (assumes same number of lanes), ***Use fraction of capacity for design purposes (e.g., 85 or 90 percent), ****Basic lanes are through lanes, exclusive of turning lanes, Key design elements of an exclusive left-turn lane include: entering taper, storage length, lane width, and offset. The corner radius influences the turning speed of vehicles. The length of the approach taper is based on speed and width of the auxiliary lane to be added. 17346. Recent crash history for a 12-month period indicates 5 or more left-turn collisions that could be prevented by the installation of left-turn signals. However, the addition of a right-turn lane may result in an increase in sideswipe crashes. Is there a standard that is used in the designe of these features in Texas. This is accomplished by painting a wider stripe or buffer area at the right side of the left-turn lane, which causes left-turning vehicles to position closer to the median. endstream endobj 1040 0 obj <>stream 4-LANE WITH TWO-WAY LEFT-TURN LANES 4-LANE UNDIVIDED FLARED - SYMMETRICAL INTERSECTION TURNS AND STORAGE GENERAL NOTE Deceleration Length (L) See Index No. 351 0 obj <>stream A minimum width of 11 ft. may be used in moderate and high-speed areas, while 10 ft. may be provided in low speed areas. hQO0J1\BHHl(&dkZ{D:uI1#8 }xC'`&]$e)4o^Ydt&fvccfq|}R yeDt"0z"[TXCf6[%X=CUR>F8L(0=?&i\+gm* NO TURN ON RED signing with appropriate lane-specific legends should be placed in a location visible to drivers (such as overhead), especially those in the inside turn lane. /?ST#xG\|&o:'#[Ac|Dt0UWk'DFl?#WUF3y{> !> Safety benefits associated with right-turn improvements: Selected findings. Less delay for following through vehicles. If you choose to use this design for the Left-Turn, you must also use it for the Bypass Lane. Hurley introduces the concept of captive and choice users of an auxiliary through lane. Table 121 shows safety benefits of left-turn geometric improvements. Criteria for intersections on 3R projects are discussed in Chapter 33. Key elements that should be considered when determining whether a left-turn lane is warranted include: In the absence of site-specific data, the HCM 2000 indicates the probable need for a left-turn lane if the left-turn volume is greater than 100 vehicles in a peak hour, and the probable need for dual left-turn lanes if the volume exceeds 300 vehicles per hour. drivers may need a reminder that they should be watching for pedestrians crossing the departure lanes. Large corner radii allow vehicles to turn at higher speeds. Property owners affected by the restrictions, especially business owners, may be opposed to the auxiliary lanes. Signing and Striping should be provided per your jurisdictions engineering standards (i.e. Storage length is a function of the cycle length, signal phasing, rate of arrivals and departures, and vehicle mix. The cost of construction and the accompanying signing and striping are among the main ecocomic disadvantages to installation of an auxiliary lane. Variable treatments change individual lane assignments at a signalized intersection by time of day and thus can be used to accommodate turning movements with highly directional peaking characteristics. Despite the importance of determining adequate lane length, guide lines for the left-turn lane length at unsignalized intersections have not been systematically compiled. Lane utilization factors observed in this study (0.73 to 0.82) are less than HCM default values (0.91 for a three lane group). The provision of right-turn lanes minimizes collisions between vehicles turning right and following vehicles, particularly on high-volume and high-speed major roads. Two-way, left-turn lanes are discussed in Chapter 31 and Chapter 36 of the BDE Manual. Mixing Zones. The following figures shown below are an expansion of this table. Left and right turn treatments are outlined including the incorporation of auxiliary lanes at intersections and the use and size of traffic islands. The approach to the intersection will be wider to accommodate the auxiliary lane. As reported in the Traffic Safety Toolbox, "Studies of a variety of locations where reversible lanes have been implemented have found no unusual problem with head-on collisions compared to other urban facilities. Channelized right-turn lanes are applicable for intersections with a high volume of right-turning vehicles that experience excessive delay due to the traffic signal. I believe the Texas DOT has standards, but they can be adjusted by the engineer to accommodate extenuating circumstances. Making the driver aware of this situation using lane markings and/or signs is important. This tool calculates the appropriate minimum taper length for various taper types per the requirements in the FHWAs Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Other issues to consider when designing a right-turn lane include potential conflicts between turning vehicles and cyclists proceeding through the intersection. Types of Intersection and Their Selection 5. )Ic0i&-!PiSe L@T~HeA~@bzj@ K additional through lanes with limited length) can be added at signalized intersections to provide added capacity for through movements. Achieving more lanes through restriping from 3.6 m (12 ft) lanes to narrower lanes should be considered where appropriate. Table 131. An important consideration is the desired speed of the turning vehicles as they enter the crossroad. Given that left-turn lanes are common at signalized intersections, no education should be needed to prepare drivers for installation of a lane at an intersection. Therefore, reversible lane operation precludes the use of medians as a refuge area for pedestrians, thus requiring pedestrians to cross the arterial in one stage. Realistic-looking, flickering faux flames. An appropriate combination of deceleration and taper length will vary according to the situation at individual intersections. The deceleration of the turning vehicles creates a speed differential between them and the through vehicles. Critical minor approach: 100 veh/hr, Planning-level capacity (veh/hr), sum of critical approach volumes***, Number of basic lanes,**** major approach, Case II: Exclusive Left-Turn Lane on Major Approaches only, Critical major approach: 150-350 veh/hr Table 118 presents suggested guidelines for determining whether left-turn phasing is appropriate, and table 119 presents suggested guidelines for determining the type of left-turn phasing. For roadways where the posted or statutory speed limit is less than 70 km/h (45 mph), the formula L = WS^2/155 for speeds in km/h (L = WS^2/60 for speeds in mph) should be used to compute taper length. The use of similar variable advance lane use signs to provide adequate notice to drivers of the lane use in effect. Sight distance limitations should be considered. but will ofte the formulas used to develop the t/ road design manual 2. turn lane taper length t-median tran radius adius angeni 2' min stripe or 3' min w/ raised divider (2' with l' thru lane offset) tangeni 100 ft radius (ation required In general, less-restrictive phasing schemes are preferable where appropriate because they result in lower delay to all users of the intersection. Triple left-turn lanes have been constructed to meet the left-turn capacity demand without having to construct an interchange. This is particularly important at higher vehicle speeds. Auxiliary Lane Or Turn Deceleration Length (L) See Index No. Enforcement of turn restrictions may be needed. The posted speed limit is 45 mph and the widening for the left turn lane will be done symmetrically. This could lead to rear-end crashes. 3. hb```f``Je`a`(] L@QSn.|9;g%k}T| T1? dAx!CG#7t`S Installation of a second or third turn lane will increase the footprint of the intersection, except when additional lanes can be accommodated through restriping. An overrepresentation of bicycle and/or pedestrian crashes. The treatments in this section are: addition of a right-turn lane, double right-turn lanes, and a channelized right-turn lane. Painted channelization provides guidance to drivers without presenting an obstruction in the roadway, and would be more appropriate where vehicles may be proceeding through the intersection at high speeds. In general, protected-only left-turn phasing is used for most double-lane and triple-lane left-turn movements, although some agencies have used protected-permissive phasing for double left turns. Also, access to properties adjacent to the intersection approach may need to be restricted when a left-turn lane is installed. Sideswipe collisions due to motorists' changing from left to through lanes or vice versa are prevented. Lane use signing and signs prohibiting right turns on red from the inside turn lane should convey all the information that drivers would need. One potential issue is sight distance for the left-turning vehicles. Sight distances to oncoming traffic are less than the minimum distances in table 120. 327 0 obj <> endobj Left turn queue vehicles are adequately provided for within the design . Mike. 1038 0 obj <>stream If a left-turn lane is excessively long, through drivers may enter the lane by mistake without realizing it is a left-turn lane. Your explanation make sense and is consistent with an explanation given to me by a former police officer. A Georgia study evaluated the effects of right-turn channelization in the form of painted islands, small raised islands, and large raised islands. This criterion does not apply if: An analysis indicates lead-lag phasing is not needed. Enter storage length for any dedicated turn lanes. Taper Length, L = Merging-Taper Rate x Offset Distance . The treatments in this section primarily address the following safety and operational deficiencies: (185) The design of the left-turn lane is critical to its effectiveness as a safety or operational improvement strategy. 202-366-4000, Federal Highway Administration Research and TechnologyCoordinating, Developing, and Delivering Highway Transportation Innovations, PDF files can be viewed with the Acrobat Reader, 12.1.3 Provide Channelized Right-Turn Lane, 12.4.2 Provide Variable Lane Use Assignments. . Dropping Lanes When dropping a through lane, the minimum length of taper can be determined by the following . Issues to consider when implementing variable lane use signs include:(50). In addition, table 120 presents the minimum recommended sight distance for permissive left turns. 430.2 RIGHT TURN LANES Figure 430-D. placed on either the right or the left of the through lanes, depending on the type of turn being effected. Under Left-turn phasing (protected-permissive, permissive-protected, or protected-only) should be considered if any one of the following criteria is satisfied: Table 119. Summary of issues for right-turn lanes. This is calculated with the formula L=W*S 2 /60 for speeds of 40 mph or less, and L=W*S for. The total length of the turning lane and taper should accommodate storage requirements plus deceleration and taper. This strategy is also appropriate when the roadway alignment may be confusing or unexpected. A larger curb radius is appropriate for situations where it is desirable for right-turning vehicles to exit the through traffic stream quickly. Auxiliary lanes are applicable for arterials that have adequate capacity along midblock segments but require additional capacity at signalized intersection locations. 5-3.01.03 Typical Length of Turn Lanes (right-turn and left-turn) 5-3.01.04 Exceptions to Turn Lane Lengths . If the volume of right turns is significant enough that the right turn is the critical movement on an approach, provision of a right-turn roadway may increase capacity enough that more green time can be provided for other movements. Right turn lanes (12-ft lane with 4-ft adjacent shoulders) provide deceleration or acceleration areas for right-turning vehicles. Pavement markings and signs should be kept visible and legible. Approaches with right-turn volumes that cannot be accommodated in a single turn lane without excessively long green times (and delays for other approaches) may be appropriate locations for double turn lanes. *%TRI'I. Protected-permissive left-turn phasing may be considered at sites that satisfy one or more of the left-turn phasing criteria listed in table 118 but do not satisfy the phasing criteria for protected-only phasing (see criterion 4 below). Permissive-protected left-turn phasing may be considered at sites that satisfy the criteria for protected-permissive phasing and one of the following criteria: The movement has no opposing left turn (such as at a "T" intersection) or the movement is prohibited (such as at a freeway ramp terminal). The new turn lane will be required to be 12 feet wide. Left-turn-related crashes typically account for a high percentage of total crashes at an intersection. Crash History: a history of right angle crashes can indicate a left turn lane will improve safety. This study was based on a limited data set, and more sites should be studied to verify these results. Owners of adjacent property should be involved in early discussions regarding the plans. Table 2 shows the FDOT requirements for roadways with speeds . Typically, the reversible lanes will have either no effect on safety conditions or will achieve small but statistically significant reductions in accident rates on the facility." Reversible lanes directly benefit operational performance by allowing better matching of the available right-of-way to peak direction demands. (50,183) Figure 117 shows an example from Montgomery County, MD, where a narrow left-turn lane has been used effectively. Signs and pavement markings describing the lane arrangements should be sufficient. E1.a1 - Typical Street & R/W Cross Sections: A guide for road widths, travel lanes, parking, and sidewalk corridors of various classifications.. E1.b1 - Collector Street Intersection Flare: A guide for designated left turn lane design with taper rate, deceleration stacking lane and minimum curd radius standards.. E1.c1 - Arterial Street Right Turn Lane Flare: A guide for designated right . The length of taper may be increased to L for single left turns and L for double left turns when: a. (61) Third, the Traffic Safety Toolbox provides further discussion on planning and implementation considerations, in addition to a discussion of the effects on capacity and safety. This is especially true for older drivers who have difficulty judging gaps in front of oncoming vehicles. Auxiliary lanes are generally provided on the approaches of a signalized intersection in advance of the intersection and dropped downstream of the intersection. Potential increase in capacity and reduction in delay due to reduction of the number of phases. Factors that should be considered include vehicle speeds, turning and through volumes, percentage of trucks, approach capacity, desire to provide right-turn-on-red operation, type of highway, arrangement/frequency of intersections, crash history involving right turns, pedestrian conflicts, and available right-of-way. For situations where a large turning radius is desired, the use of a channelization island may be appropriate to reduce unused pavement area. A literature review shows that dual left-turn lanes with protected-only phasing generally operate with minimal negative safety impacts. 1 3 . O.doh}Ncc Typically, right turns on red are only permitted on the outside right-turn lane, if at all. Signing or channelization can be implemented to restrict or prohibit turns at intersections. Separation of decelerating right-turn vehicles. Periodic enforcement may be needed to prevent red light violations, especially if right turns on red are prohibited. Separation of left-turn vehicles from though movements. G/C ratio of green time to cycle length (cycle split) for the turning-lane . In addition, the shoulder may not have been designed and constructed to a depth that will support considerable traffic volumes and may require costly reconstruction. This allows more storage space during peak hours and reduces the potential for spillover into the adjacent through lane. The type of phasing to use can be based on the following criteria: Table 120. Longer pedestrian crossing distance, time, and exposure. Effective signing and marking the upstream end of the right-turn lane may remedy this. Due to the adverse effect U-turns have on intersection capacity and safety, it is sometimes preferable to prohibit U-turns, especially at busy intersections. The TWLTL is appropriate where there are operational concerns for mid-block turns, such as areas with (or expected to experience) moderate or intense strip development. U.S. Department of Transportation Storage Length (m)- Enter the length of the storage bay (without the taper) available for storing vehicles. 301 For Lane-See Index No. endstream endobj 1039 0 obj <>stream Entering taper and deceleration length. This helps improve safety and operations of the left-turn movement by improving driver acceptance of gaps in opposing through traffic and eliminating the potential for vehicle path overlap. Table 128 summarizes the issues associated with path delineation. Storage length. However, a double turn lane will result in a wider footprint for the intersection and increase the distance pedestrians must cross, which increases their exposure to potential conflicts with vehicular traffic. HW7W l@ r~Gh:iuk}zH{*n; In addition, lower vehicle speeds can reduce the probability of a crash. Raised curbed islands should provide guidance in the intersection area but should not present a significant obstruction to vehicles. Auxiliary lane use by through vehicles increases with the increase in lane length downstream of the intersection and with the increase in delay experienced by the through/right-turning vehicles. {"email":"Email address invalid","url":"Website address invalid","required":"Required field missing"}. The city has been using this treatment for about 30 years with limited reported problems, and continues to install them where needed. Potential for sideswipes downstream of merge. Right-turn traffic may share the outside lane with a portion of the through vehicles, or there may be a separate exclusive right-turn lane. saguinter (Civil/Environmental) 2 Apr 08 10:44 AASHTO Green Book (1984) version haa a Table ix-15. An overrepresentation of collisions involving left-turning vehicles. General Service Signs, Specific Service (LOGO) Signs, Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs, Changeable Message Signs, Recreational and Cultural Interest Area Signs, and Emergency Management Signing (Revised) Part 3. These crashes are attributed to short clearance intervals and limited sight distance, not operation of the triple left. For example, 200 left-turning cars per hour would require about 200 feet of storage. Drivers attempting to make a U-turn during a permitted left-turn phase may interfere with opposing through traffic. 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(1) They are reported as being well received by the public and effective in reducing peak-period queuing.(50). (b) Triple left turn during evening peak period. (41) A separate study found that the installation of a left-turn lane on one major-road approach at signalized intersections reduces total crashes by 18 percent, and by 33 percent when left-turn lanes are installed on both major-road approaches.(188). Double and triple left-turn lanes are appropriate at intersections with significantly high left-turn volumes that cannot be adequately served in a single lane. Left-turn lane-physical channelization(123), 26% estimated reduction in all collisions, 79% estimated reduction in head-on/sideswipe collisions, Left-turn lane-painted channelization(123), 45% estimated reduction in all collisions, 63% estimated reduction in right-angle collisions, 39% estimated reduction in rear-end/overtaking collisions. 5. Diagram of an auxiliary through lane. Table 127. Permissive left-turn phasing may be considered at sites that do not satisfy any of the left-turn phasing criteria listed in table 118. This information is important for identifying queuing and blocking problems when running SimTraffic simulations. The cost of construction and the accompanying signing and striping are one of the main economic disadvantages to installing a left-turn lane. Protected-only left-turn phasing should be considered if any one of the following criteria is satisfied: A minimum of 2 left-turning vehicles per cycle and the product of opposing and left-turn hourly volumes exceeds 150,000 for one opposing lane or 300,000 for two opposing lanes. Wider lane lines were implemented at six intersections in Nebraska with positive results. Placement of stop bars for left-turning and through vehicles. Generally, lane widths of 3.6 m (12 ft) are desirable to maximize traffic flow; however, right-of-way or pedestrian needs may dictate use of a narrower lane width. An example of these markings is given in figure 121. endstream endobj 332 0 obj <>stream I understand the purpose of the shadowed left-turn lane; I dont understand why the space to the left of the lane on the approach taper and bay taper is marked to exclude traffic. Based on the subjective assessment of the authors, the safety experience of an intersection with auxiliary through lanes should not be significantly different from conventional intersections without the additional lane. Safety benefits associated with right-turn channelization: Selected findings. Little or no education should be needed for multiple left-turn lanes that operate with protected-only or split phasing other than lane assignment signing and markings. It is possible that installation of a right-turn lane could create other safety or operational problems at the intersection. Multiple turn lanes may increase the footprint of the intersection. Additional guidance is provided in the AASHTO policy.(3). Techniques include signing or construction of a raised median. %%EOF Example use of variable lane use sign to add a second right-turn lane along a corridor during certain times of day. Delineation of the turn lane should be carefully considered to provide adequate guidance through the intersection. Delineation of the turn path will guide drivers through the maneuver and help reduce crossing over into adjacent lanes while turning. Using a taper that is too short may require a vehicle to stop suddenly, thus increasing the potential for rear-end collisions. Older drivers, in particular, benefit from channelization as it provides a better indication of the proper use of travel lanes at intersections. when thru queues are backed-up all the way to the taper area. Capacity Needs: left turn lanes increase the capacity of an intersection approach. The approach taper gives some protection, or shadowing for the left turn lane. The roadway is two-lanes with each lane12 feet wide. The construction of appropriate left turn lanes must be included with any new median opening. Lane width. Some states use values in the criteria that are more conservative than provided here, such as lower crash frequency thresholds for protected-only left-turn phasing. Raised islands have been found to be more effective than flush painted islands at reducing nighttime collisions, because they are easier to see. Table 130. A high number of vehicle-pedestrian conflicts occur. If median treatments are used to channelized the left turn, pedestrian needs identified in chapter 8 should be considered. use a taper offset with a simple curve, a 2-centered or a 3-centered symmetrical or asymmetrical compound curve. | Copyright ACPA, 2012, Typical Types of Tapers in Buffer Spaces (after MUTCD), American Concrete Pavement Association (Home), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Lane width requirements for left-turn lanes are largely based on operational considerations. One study indicates that triple left-turn lanes have been shown to operate well, and drivers do not have trouble understanding the triple left turns. (a) Double left turn during morning peak and off-peak periods. Signal phasing requires special attention when using variable lane use signs. 62% estimated reduction in all collisions, 67% estimated reduction in injury/fatal collisions, 58% estimated reduction in PDO collisions, 51% estimated reduction in right-angle collisions, 63% estimated reduction in rear-end collisions, 78% estimated reduction in left-turn collisions, 66% estimated reduction in left-turn collisions, 25% estimated reduction in all collisions, 45% estimated reduction in left-turn collisions, 58% estimated reduction in all collisions, 35% estimated reduction in all collisions. Adjustment factors for grade effects are shown in Table 3-14. Using relatively short green times for the approach will clear vehicle queues and likely result in a higher utilization of the outside auxiliary lane. AASHTO (3) suggests the following procedure to calculate lane length: "the storage length, exclusive of taper, may be based on the In general, exclusive left-turn lanes are needed when a left-turn volume is greater than 20 percent of total approach volume or when a left-turn volume is greater than 100 vehicles per hour in peak periods.(41). HWkoH_! A reduction in rear-end collisions involving right-turning vehicles and following through vehicles could be expected after construction of a right-turn roadway. In addition, the interaction between vehicles in adjacent lanes and also width of the receiving lanes should be considered. NCHRP 279 identifies warrants for right-turn lanes on four-lane, high-speed roadways, shown in table 129. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use Also, if access to a right-turn lane is blocked by a queue of through vehicles at a signal, drivers turning right may block the movement of through traffic if the two movements operate on separate phases. Figure 76-2C illustrates the various types of tapers. (203) Results show that traffic islands appear to reduce the number of right-turn angle crashes, and the addition of an exclusive turn lane appears to correspond to an increased number of sideswipe crashes given the introduction of a lane change. (95), Reversible lanes help reduce congestion and thus are likely to reduce rear-end collisions. The addition of a left-turn lane may allow for the use of a shorter cycle length or allocation of green time to other critical movements. Taper ratios for right- and left-turn lanes are discussed in Section 6A-1. Where through lanes become exclusive turn lanes, arrow and legend markings shall . Offset. This potential problem can be resolved by offsetting the left-turn lanes. NOTES: 1. Sight Distance 4. In constrained areas, through lanes are sometimes converted to left-turn lanes. Site Conditions: sight distance limitations, corridor design consistency, potential roadway obstructions, or other characteristics of an intersection can drive the need for a left turn lane. Common crash types in multiple turn lanes are sideswipes between vehicles in the turn lanes. Sight distances to oncoming traffic are less than the minimum distances in table 119. Deceleration & Taper Lengths (4-6) Typical Entrance (4-6) Right-turn Lane - Stop Condition (4-7) Right-turn Lane - 15mph (4-8) Required Length of by-Pass Lanes for Two Lane Highways (4-9) Volume Warrants for Left-Turn Lane (4-10) Acceleration Lane, Deceleration Lane, and Left-Turn Lane on a Two-Lane, Two-way Roadway (4-11) Standard Crossover . Adding a single left-turn lane at an approach that currently has shared through and left-turn movements is applicable when the delay caused to through vehicles adversely affects the operations and/or safety of an approach. A shorter turn radius will cause slower speeds for U-turning vehicles, and will result in more delay to following vehicles. Items that may be considered include, but are not necessarily limited to, pedestrian volumes, traffic signal progression, freeway interchange design, maneuverability of particular classes of vehicles, and operational requirements unique to preemption systems. A relatively short taper and a longer deceleration length may be applicable at busier intersections where speeds are slower during peak hours. Part of the safety benefits of installing the turn lane may be lost due to loss of shoulder, the greater proximity of traffic to roadside objects, and a possible reduction in intersection sight distance. h2P0Pw/+Q04L)64 For wide roadway sections, pedestrian refuges (along with push buttons) should be considered. Refer to storage and deceleration lengths for additional information. w;0v m=6T*^pk7=H5(}[AT 2A-pn! hZYoO> N!X^A0:hYH*^?/&3,Ab5m21R856y8}ciu(@h\ 5.bdsD 4 0a 17315x`/,3L`c v&k. Contents 940.9.1 Left Turn Lane Guidelines for Two-Lane Roads less than or equal to 40 mph Minimum recommended sight distance for allowing permissive left turns, Design intersection Sight Distance for Passenger Cars* (m), Design intersection Sight Distance for Passenger Cars* (ft). 2. This document is available to Lanes, Rear-end Accident, Bay Taper, Signal Phasing Sequence the public through the National Technical Figure 120. Adequate receiving lanes for each mode of operation. Reduces or eliminates need for additional right-of-way. 03 If a two-way left-turn lane that is never operated as a reversible lane is used, the lane line pavement Figure 120 illustrates an auxiliary through lane. If site conditions dictate, shorter taper and storage lengths may be used as is discussed in Chapter 9, Section 9.7 of the AASHTO Green Book. 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