1. Traffic flow data were collected on a segment of 1-84 highway . The study has revealed the following speed and density relationship : (u/50)+(k^2/32400)=1 a ) Determine the capacity of this highway . b ) When the flow is 3000 veh / h , compute the corresponding density and vehicle spacing of this traffic stream .

1. Traffic flow data were collected on a segment of 1-84 highway . The study has revealed the following speed and density relationship : (u/50)+(k^2/32400)=1 a ) Determine the capacity of this highway . b ) When the flow is 3000 veh / h , compute the corresponding density and vehicle spacing of this traffic stream .

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter6: Fundamental Principles Of Traffic Flow

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13P

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