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Traffic flow data were collected on a segment of I-84 highway. The study has revealed the following speed and density relationship: u=60(1−k^2/248400) a) Determine the capacity of this highway. b) When the flow is 2,800 veh/h, compute the corresponding density and vehicle spacing of this traffic stream.

Traffic flow data were collected on a segment of I-84 highway. The study has revealed the following speed and density relationship: u=60(1−k^2/248400) a) Determine the capacity of this highway. b) When the flow is 2,800 veh/h, compute the corresponding density and vehicle spacing of this traffic stream.

Traffic and Highway Engineering
Traffic and Highway Engineering
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Author:Garber, Nicholas J.
Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.
Chapter6: Fundamental Principles Of Traffic Flow
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Traffic flow data were collected on a segment of I-84 highway. The study has revealed the following speed and density relationship:

u=60(1−k^2/248400)

a) Determine the capacity of this highway.

b) When the flow is 2,800 veh/h, compute the corresponding density and vehicle spacing of this traffic stream.

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