An existing rural freeway in rolling terrain is to be analyzed to determine LOS using the following information: Number of lanes in each direction: 2 Peak hour volume: 2640 veh/h 18% trucks 2% recreational vehicles PHF _ 0.91 Lane width: 12 ft Lateral clearance: 10 ft Average interchange spacing: 3 mi

An existing rural freeway in rolling terrain is to be analyzed to determine LOS using the following information: Number of lanes in each direction: 2 Peak hour volume: 2640 veh/h 18% trucks 2% recreational vehicles PHF _ 0.91 Lane width: 12 ft Lateral clearance: 10 ft Average interchange spacing: 3 mi

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

Problem 21P

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