Flextime Work system allowing alternative work hours different from the standard 8 a.m. 5 p.m., but not length in shifts. – Footing The enlarged, lower portion of a substructure that distributes the structure load either to the earth or to supporting piles; the most common footing is the concrete slab; "footer" is a colloquial term for footing. Formula funds Funds distributed or apportioned to qualifying recipients on the basis of formulas described in law. Freeway A divided highway facility having two or more lanes for the exclusive use of traffic in each direction and full control of access; the freeway is the only type of highway intended to provide complete "uninterrupted" flow. Freight intermodal facility An intercity facility where freight is transferred between two or more modes (e.g. truck to rail, rail to ship, truck to air, etc.). Frontage road An arterial type roadway that parallels a major transportation facility such as a freeway; it serves to collect and distribute traffic along the major facility without impeding flow along the freeway; frontage roads are also referred to by the public as "access," "feeder," and "service" roads. Full diamond interchange Interchange with a one-way diagonal-type ramp in each quadrant. Functional roadway classification The organization of roadways into a hierarchy based on the character of service provided; typical classifications include arterial, local and collection roadways. -G- Gap acceptance The decision by a driver that there is sufficient time and/or distance ahead of an approaching vehicle to allow safe performance of a desired crossing or merging maneuver. Gap judgments The judgment of a driver of the time and/or distance ahead of an approaching vehicle traveling in a lane that the driver wishes to turn across or merge into. Gap search and Acceptance (GSA) zone Used with interchange/ramp entry traffic models, it is the zone in which the driver searches, evaluates and accepts or rejects the available lags or gaps in the traffic stream for execution of a merging maneuver. General Accountability Office (GAO) Conducts analysis of federal programs. General aviation airport An airport that serves corporate aviation, flight schools, air charter operations, light cargo, or private pilots flying for business or recreation. Girder A main support member for the bridge structure that usually receives loads from floor beams and stringers; also, any large beam, especially if built up. Geographic Information System (GIS) Computerized mapping and planning tool. Global positioning system (GPS)
Flextime Work system allowing alternative work hours different from the standard 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., but not length in shifts. Footing The enlarged, lower portion of a substructure that distributes the structure load either to the earth or to supporting piles; the most common footing is the concrete slab; "footer" is a colloquial term for footing. Formula funds Funds distributed or apportioned to qualifying recipients on the basis of formulas described in law. Freeway A divided highway facility having two or more lanes for the exclusive use of traffic in each direction and full control of access; the freeway is the only type of highway intended to provide complete "uninterrupted" flow. Freight intermodal facility An intercity facility where freight is transferred between two or more modes (e.g. truck to rail, rail to ship, truck to air, etc.). Frontage road An arterial type roadway that parallels a major transportation facility such as a freeway; it serves to collect and distribute traffic along the major facility without impeding flow along the freeway; frontage roads are also referred to by the public as "access," "feeder," and "service" roads. Full diamond interchange Interchange with a one-way diagonal-type ramp in each quadrant. Functional roadway classification The organization of roadways into a hierarchy based on the character of service provided; typical classifications include arterial, local and collection roadways. -G- Gap acceptance The decision by a driver that there is sufficient time and/or distance ahead of an approaching vehicle to allow safe performance of a desired crossing or merging maneuver. Gap judgments The judgment of a driver of the time and/or distance ahead of an approaching vehicle traveling in a lane that the driver wishes to turn across or merge into. Gap search and Acceptance (GSA) zone Used with interchange/ramp entry traffic models, it is the zone in which the driver searches, evaluates and accepts or rejects the available lags or gaps in the traffic stream for execution of a merging maneuver. General Accountability Office (GAO) Conducts analysis of federal programs. General aviation airport An airport that serves corporate aviation, flight schools, air charter operations, light cargo, or private pilots flying for business or recreation. Girder A main support member for the bridge structure that usually receives loads from floor beams and stringers; also, any large beam, especially if built up. Geographic Information System (GIS) Computerized mapping and planning tool. Global positioning system (GPS)
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