A section of highway has a linear speed-density relationship. The capacity of the roadway is 3150 veh/hr and this capacity is observed at an average speed of 35 mi/hr. What speed is observed when traffic is uncongested with a flow of 2500 veh/hr? What is the density of traffic when it is congested and operating at 75% of the capacity?

A section of highway has a linear speed-density relationship. The capacity of the roadway is 3150 veh/hr and this capacity is observed at an average speed of 35 mi/hr. What speed is observed when traffic is uncongested with a flow of 2500 veh/hr? What is the density of traffic when it is congested and operating at 75% of the capacity?

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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