An existing urban freeway with 4 lanes in each direction has the following characteristics: peak hour volume (in the peak direction) of 7070 veh/h, trucks are 10% of peak hour volume, lane width = 11 ft, shoulder-width = 6 ft no interchanges or ramps along this section and the terrain type is rolling. g) Determine Vp h) Determine the base free flow speed i) Determine the free flow speed. Level of Service on a scale of A to E?

An existing urban freeway with 4 lanes in each direction has the following characteristics: peak hour volume (in the peak direction) of 7070 veh/h, trucks are 10% of peak hour volume, lane width = 11 ft, shoulder-width = 6 ft no interchanges or ramps along this section and the terrain type is rolling. g) Determine Vp h) Determine the base free flow speed i) Determine the free flow speed. Level of Service on a scale of A to E?

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter9: Capacity And Level Of Service For Highway Segments

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 21P

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