The details of a 12-hour volume study for a 4- leg road junction are tabulated below. The N-S major road has two through lanes on each approach while the E-W minor road has one through lane on each approach. Examine the fulfilment of traffic signal Warrants 1 (Condition B) using the MUTCD 2009 standards.

The details of a 12-hour volume study for a 4- leg road junction are tabulated below. The N-S major road has two through lanes on each approach while the E-W minor road has one through lane on each approach. Examine the fulfilment of traffic signal Warrants 1 (Condition B) using the MUTCD 2009 standards.

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