If 420’ are available as Sight distance on an urban highway having a 2.5% grade. Assuming all the parameters according to ASHTO, find maximum speed which can be posted on the highway for safe travelling.

If 420’ are available as Sight distance on an urban highway having a 2.5% grade. Assuming all the parameters according to ASHTO, find maximum speed which can be posted on the highway for safe travelling.

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter10: Capacity And Level Of Service At Signalized Intersections

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