Exercise $2$: Freeway Segment Analysis

Instructions:

For the following Freeway segment, calculate the density and Level of Service $($LOS$)$ using the

provided data and HCM procedures.

Base Free$-$Flow Speed $($FFS$)$: $65$ mph

Traffic Volume: $5,500$ vehicles per hour $($vph$)$

Number of Lanes: $4$ lanes $($each direction$)$

Peak Hour Factor $($PHF$)$: $0\mathrm{.}85$

Heavy Vehicle Percentage $($HV$\%)$: $12\%$

Terrain: Rolling

Lane Width: $11$ feet

Right Lateral Clearance: $4$ feet

Tasks:

Calculate the Density $($vehicles$/$mile$/$lane$)$ for the freeway segment.

Identify the Level of Service $($LOS$)$ for this Freeway segment based on HCM guidelines.