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    This category allows you to view and edit the footprint offset.

    Design Guidelines' Footprint Category Dialog Box

    In the dialog box, move the mouse pointer over the controls to view the associated tooltip and then reference the controls described below.

    Note: For the purposes of describing the software, it is assumed that Right-Hand Traffic is selected under Traffic Direction in Design Guidelines' General Category. If Left-Hand Traffic is selected, the descriptions with references to a right/left turn path should be interpreted in the opposite direction.

    Footprint offset

    Specify the footprint offset. A footprint offset is the distance from the roundabout edges. Footprint offsets can be used to approximate the additional space for sidewalk, utilities, and rights-of-way when evaluating the space for a roundabout location.

    Legend

    For a description of the elements drawn in the roundabout in this category, see Roundabout Illustration Legend.For a description of the elements drawn in the turbo roundabout in this category, see Turbo Roundabout Illustration Legend.