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Slip lanes

One of the most important skills in RapidPlan is learning to make slip lanes. Fortunately, they are very simple to do.

Slip lane
Slip_Lane_tableThis T-intersection with a Slip Lane makes use of the following items: - Road tool - Lane Mask tool - Rectangle tool - Control Points - Furniture from Signs palette

Create the base roads

  1. Select the Road tool from the Roads tab and create an east-west road of 2 lanes, then add a north-south road.

    Slip_Lanes_Intersection_step_1

Create the Slip Lane

  1. Select the Turn Lane tool from the Roads tab and create a diagonal road as shown below.

    Slip_Lanes_Intersection_step_2

  2. Move half way along the Turn Lane, right-click and select Insert control point. Move the control point to shape the road to a fluid curve as shown.

    Slip_Lanes_Intersection_step_3

  3. Add any necessary pavement markings.

    Slip_Lanes_Intersection_step_4