A freeway is to be designed for the following conditions: Heavy vehicle adjustment factor = 0.80 Total ramp density =0.75 ramps/mi Two lanes each way with average lane width = 12 ft Right side lateral clearance = 4 ft No. of lanes in one-way = 2 What is the free flow speed (FFS) in mph of the basic freeway segmen?

A freeway is to be designed for the following conditions: Heavy vehicle adjustment factor = 0.80 Total ramp density =0.75 ramps/mi Two lanes each way with average lane width = 12 ft Right side lateral clearance = 4 ft No. of lanes in one-way = 2 What is the free flow speed (FFS) in mph of the basic freeway segmen?

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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