Example: Five vehicles are traveling at similar speed of 80km/hr, and similar clear spacing of 30m. Given that the length of each vehicle is 5.0m. Estimate average time headway, flow rate and traffic density

Example: Five vehicles are traveling at similar speed of 80km/hr, and similar clear spacing of 30m. Given that the length of each vehicle is 5.0m. Estimate average time headway, flow rate and traffic density

Traffic and Highway Engineering

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305156241

Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter6: Fundamental Principles Of Traffic Flow

Section: Chapter Questions

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