Determine the operational service level of a basic highway segment with the characteristics presented below. Assume ideal conditions of lane width, slope, and clear side clearance. AADT = 108,920 vpd • 8 lane highway • Traffic composition: 6% trucks, 1% buses and 1% RVs Level ground PHF = 0.89

Determine the operational service level of a basic highway segment with the characteristics presented below. Assume ideal conditions of lane width, slope, and clear side clearance. AADT = 108,920 vpd • 8 lane highway • Traffic composition: 6% trucks, 1% buses and 1% RVs Level ground PHF = 0.89

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter9: Capacity And Level Of Service For Highway Segments

Section: Chapter Questions

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