Question: A basic freeway has the following characteristics: 4 - lane cross section, 1 0 f t lane widths, lateral obstruction at 0 feet from the

A basic freeway has the following characteristics: 4-lane cross section, 10ft lane widths, lateral obstruction at 0 feet from the pavement edge, total ramp density =3rampsmile, rolling terrain, percentage of trucks (typical mix)=2%, peak-hour factor =0.95.
The current peak-hour demand in the peak direction is 3,000 vph,
a) What is the free flow speed for the basic freeway? (2pts
b) What is the peak flow rate in pephpl? (2 pts)
c) What is the travel speed at this peak flow rate? (1 pt)
A basic freeway has the following

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