The Greenberg model outlines the connection between traffic stream density and space mean speed. If the density at maximum flow is 20 vehicles per kilometer, calculate the jam density in veh/km. Express answer into two decimal places. veh/km

The Greenberg model outlines the connection between traffic stream density and space mean speed. If the density at maximum flow is 20 vehicles per kilometer, calculate the jam density in veh/km. Express answer into two decimal places. veh/km

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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Chapter6: Fundamental Principles Of Traffic Flow

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