An existing Class I two-lane highway is to be analyzed to determine the level of service in each direction, given the following information: Traffic data: PHV = 600 veh/h 60% in the peak direction 8% trucks 2% recreational vehicles PHF = 0.86 No passing zones: 40% Geometric data: Rolling terrain BFFS = 55 mi/h (88 km/h) Lane width = 11 ft (3.3 m) Shoulder width = 2 ft (0.6 m) 8 access points per mile (5 access points per km)
An existing Class I two-lane highway is to be analyzed to determine the level of service in each direction, given the following information: Traffic data: PHV = 600 veh/h 60% in the peak direction 8% trucks 2% recreational vehicles PHF = 0.86 No passing zones: 40% Geometric data: Rolling terrain BFFS = 55 mi/h (88 km/h) Lane width = 11 ft (3.3 m) Shoulder width = 2 ft (0.6 m) 8 access points per mile (5 access points per km)
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An existing Class I two-lane highway is to be analyzed to determine the level of service
in each direction, given the following information:
Traffic data:
PHV = 600 veh/h
60% in the peak direction
8% trucks
2% recreational vehicles
PHF = 0.86
No passing zones: 40%
Geometric data:
Rolling terrain
BFFS = 55 mi/h (88 km/h)
Lane width = 11 ft (3.3 m)
Shoulder width = 2 ft (0.6 m)
8 access points per mile (5 access points per km)
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