Question: Problem 1 ) . A freeway has the following characteristics: Freeway segment: 7 0 mph design, rural area with rolling terrain ( used mainly by

Problem 1). A freeway has the following characteristics:
Freeway segment: 70 mph design, rural area with rolling terrain (used mainly by commuters),11 foot lanes,
4-foot shoulders with obstructions on both sides, 4 lanes (2 in each direction).
Traffic: 9% trucks, 2% recreational vehicles, 1% buses, directional split of 6040, PHF =0.92, Peak hourly
2-way Volume (both directions combined) of 2,100.
a. At what Level of Service does this facility operate under in the peak hour?
b. What is the capacity of the facility?
c. At what level of service does an up-grade of 5 percent that is 0.4 miles long operate?
d. How many lanes are required to provide a "C" level of service for a peak hour Volume of 1,500 in one
(1) direction?
Problem 1 ) . A freeway has the following

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