Question: 1 4 - 3 . A Class I rural two - lane highway segment contains a significant grade of 4 % , 2 miles in

14-3. A Class I rural two-lane highway segment contains a significant grade of 4%,2 miles in length. The base free-flow speed (BFFS) of the facility is 55mih, and the cross-section is 11-ft lanes with 2-ft clear shoulders on both sides. There are 5ac- cess points per mile along the segment, and 80% of the segment consists of "no-passing" zones. Current traffic on the facility is 250vehh, including 20% trucks and 10% RVs. Directional distribution is 7030(70% traveling upgrade), and the PHF is 0.88. What level of service is expected on the upgrade and downgrade of this segment?
1 4 - 3 . A Class I rural two - lane highway

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