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Author: Nicholas J. Garber; Lester A. Hoel
Publisher: Cengage Learning US
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Chapter 4, Problem 14P
To determine
(a)
The description of screen line count and when it is used.
To determine
(b)
The description of the type of cordon count and when it is used.
To determine
(c)
The description of the intersection of traffic count and its use.
To determine
(d)
The description of the control count and when it is used.
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