If the mean free speed and jam density for a highway were 60 mph and 160 vehicles per mile respectively, what would be the expected volume if the space mean speed of the traffic was 45 mph? At what other speed might this volume occurs?

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 If the mean free speed and jam density for a highway were 60 mph and 160 vehicles per mile respectively, what would be the expected volume if the space mean speed of the traffic was 45 mph? At what other speed might this volume occurs?

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