The minimum cycle length for an intersection is determined to be 95 seconds. The cirtical lane group flow ratios were calculated as 0.235, 0.250, 0.170 and 0.125 for phases 1- 4 respectively. What Xc was used in the determination of this cycle length, assuming a lost time of 5 seconds per phase?

The minimum cycle length for an intersection is determined to be 95 seconds. The cirtical lane group flow ratios were calculated as 0.235, 0.250, 0.170 and 0.125 for phases 1- 4 respectively. What Xc was used in the determination of this cycle length, assuming a lost time of 5 seconds per phase?

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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Chapter10: Capacity And Level Of Service At Signalized Intersections

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