$10$ pts$)$ A $6$ lane freeway $(3$ per direction$)$ is under an operational review for

concerns about current, short term and longer$-$term traffic and roadway conditions.

$$ Volume $=5,000$ vph in peak dir. $($current$)$ PHF $=0\mathrm{.}90$

$$ Volume $=5,600$ vph in peak dir. $($in $3$ yrs$)10\%$ Trucks & $0\%$ RVs

$$ Level terrain $$ Mostly commuter traffic

$$ FFS $=70$ mph $($field measured$)$ Growth rate $=4\%$ after $3$ yrs

Using the HCM as guide find the estimate of speed, density, and LOS for this

freeway section now and in $3$ yrs$.$ Hint: Field measured FFS simplifies this, but be

sure to check of the flow exceed the breakpoint before estimating speed.