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What does the term 'Level-of-Service (LOS)' primarily refer to in highway capacity methodology?
What does the term 'Level-of-Service (LOS)' primarily refer to in highway capacity methodology?
- The total number of lanes available on a highway
- The efficiency of traffic flow over time
- The speed limit enforced on multilane highways
- The quality of service provided to drivers and vehicles (correct)
Which of the following are common architectures of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)?
Which of the following are common architectures of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)?
- Public transportation scheduling applications (correct)
- Traffic signal control systems (correct)
- Road construction management tools
- Vehicle emission study models
Which factors should be considered when evaluating the applicability of ITS solutions for traffic issues in New Zealand?
Which factors should be considered when evaluating the applicability of ITS solutions for traffic issues in New Zealand?
- Population density and traffic accident statistics (correct)
- Total vehicle ownership rates and fuel types
- Cultural attitudes towards transportation technology
- Existing infrastructure and urban planning policies (correct)
In analyzing operational performance of multilane highways, which methodology is typically implemented?
In analyzing operational performance of multilane highways, which methodology is typically implemented?
What is a primary benefit of implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems?
What is a primary benefit of implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems?
What is the speed of the vehicle when calculated as 53.6 km/h?
What is the speed of the vehicle when calculated as 53.6 km/h?
How is travel time defined in this context?
How is travel time defined in this context?
Which speed corresponds to the highest value from the options given?
Which speed corresponds to the highest value from the options given?
What does the symbol '∑𝑣' represent in the context provided?
What does the symbol '∑𝑣' represent in the context provided?
Which vehicle speed indicates a vehicle that is slower than 53.6 km/h?
Which vehicle speed indicates a vehicle that is slower than 53.6 km/h?
What is the conversion factor used to convert from km/h to m/s?
What is the conversion factor used to convert from km/h to m/s?
How many seconds is the travel time from point A-A' at 15 km/h?
How many seconds is the travel time from point A-A' at 15 km/h?
What is the approximate speed if a vehicle takes 35.6 seconds to pass between two points?
What is the approximate speed if a vehicle takes 35.6 seconds to pass between two points?
What is the lowest speed listed in the provided data?
What is the lowest speed listed in the provided data?
Which vehicle speed consistently appears to be utilized in the calculations?
Which vehicle speed consistently appears to be utilized in the calculations?
What does space headway refer to in a traffic stream?
What does space headway refer to in a traffic stream?
How is space occupancy (Os) calculated?
How is space occupancy (Os) calculated?
If the average length of a vehicle is 6 m, and the detection loop length is 4 m, what is the effective vehicle length (EVL)?
If the average length of a vehicle is 6 m, and the detection loop length is 4 m, what is the effective vehicle length (EVL)?
During a 60-sec period, how can the flow (q) be estimated if 5 vehicles are detected?
During a 60-sec period, how can the flow (q) be estimated if 5 vehicles are detected?
For the two groups of cars, what is the time mean speed if Group A has 20 cars moving at 10 km/h and Group B has 40 cars at 20 km/h?
For the two groups of cars, what is the time mean speed if Group A has 20 cars moving at 10 km/h and Group B has 40 cars at 20 km/h?
What is the space mean speed (vs) in a traffic scenario where the average speed of cars is significantly affected by slower vehicles?
What is the space mean speed (vs) in a traffic scenario where the average speed of cars is significantly affected by slower vehicles?
What measure indicates the density of vehicles on a highway?
What measure indicates the density of vehicles on a highway?
Which of the following statements about traffic flow and density is correct?
Which of the following statements about traffic flow and density is correct?
What is the formula for the probability of having 'n' vehicles arrive during a time interval 't' in the Poisson distribution?
What is the formula for the probability of having 'n' vehicles arrive during a time interval 't' in the Poisson distribution?
In the context of the Poisson distribution, what does 'λ' represent?
In the context of the Poisson distribution, what does 'λ' represent?
If a traffic count is 600 veh/hr, what is the average arrival rate λ in vehicles per second?
If a traffic count is 600 veh/hr, what is the average arrival rate λ in vehicles per second?
Calculate the probability of zero vehicles arriving in a period of 3 seconds.
Calculate the probability of zero vehicles arriving in a period of 3 seconds.
What does the cumulative Poisson distribution P(N) represent?
What does the cumulative Poisson distribution P(N) represent?
What is the variance of a Poisson distribution when λ is known?
What is the variance of a Poisson distribution when λ is known?
For a time interval of 3 seconds, how many vehicles on average would you expect to arrive if λ is 0.1667?
For a time interval of 3 seconds, how many vehicles on average would you expect to arrive if λ is 0.1667?
In a discrete random variable setting, which statement about the Poisson distribution is true?
In a discrete random variable setting, which statement about the Poisson distribution is true?
What does FFS stand for in traffic flow analysis?
What does FFS stand for in traffic flow analysis?
Which factor does NOT affect the calculation of FFS?
Which factor does NOT affect the calculation of FFS?
In the equation FFS = BFFS – fLW – fLC – fM – fA, what does fLW represent?
In the equation FFS = BFFS – fLW – fLC – fM – fA, what does fLW represent?
If the base FFS (BFFS) for a four-lane highway is 3.5 km/h, and the lane width is 3.4m, what is the lane width adjustment (fLW)?
If the base FFS (BFFS) for a four-lane highway is 3.5 km/h, and the lane width is 3.4m, what is the lane width adjustment (fLW)?
Which adjustment would be applied if the total lateral clearance (TLC) is 2.4m for a six-lane highway?
Which adjustment would be applied if the total lateral clearance (TLC) is 2.4m for a six-lane highway?
What is the purpose of calculating FFS adjustments?
What is the purpose of calculating FFS adjustments?
Which of the following factors directly contributes to the reduction in Free Flow Speed?
Which of the following factors directly contributes to the reduction in Free Flow Speed?
If the adjustment for median type (fM) is calculated as 10.6 km/h for a specific segment, which indicates the segment has a significant impact on FFS?
If the adjustment for median type (fM) is calculated as 10.6 km/h for a specific segment, which indicates the segment has a significant impact on FFS?
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Study Notes
Traffic Flow and Analysis
- Travel time encompasses total time, including stops, movement, and delays between two points.
- HCM 2016 provides methodology for analyzing multi-lane highways' Level-of-Service (LOS) to assess mobility dimensions and road types.
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
- ITS architecture and benefits include improving traffic flow and safety.
- Applicable solutions tailored to address specific traffic issues in New Zealand.
Traffic Studies and Assessment
- Evaluation focuses on traffic flow theory and measures including final exam weightage on Traffic Flow Theory and Intelligent Transportation Systems.
- Weightage distribution: Test (15%), Project (30%), Final Exam (55%).
Space and Traffic Measurements
- Space headway (si) represents distance between successive vehicles in traffic.
- Space occupancy (Os) indicates the proportion of highway length occupied by vehicles.
- Heavy reliance on flow (q), density (k), and average speed (vs) for analyzing traffic conditions.
Vehicle Arrival and Poisson Distribution
- Poisson distribution characterizes arrival rates, where λ is the vehicle arrival rate and t is the duration.
- Mean (μ) and variance (σ²) calculations facilitate traffic predictions when λt values are similar.
Highway Capacity and Level-of-Service (LOS)
- Evaluation of demand flow rate against base capacity determines LOS.
- Steps for LOS analysis: estimate speed and density, determine FFS (free-flow speed) using base measurements adjusted for factors like lane width and type of median.
FFS Adjustments
- FFS adjustments include factors such as lane width and lateral clearance; reductions vary based on highway type (four-lane vs six-lane).
- Example adjustments:
- Lane width ≥ 3.6 m incurs no FFS reduction.
- Total lateral clearance adjustments may reduce FFS by 3.2 to 5.6 km/h depending on width measures.
Practical Application in Traffic Analysis
- An average traffic count of 600 veh/hr suggests Poisson distribution for vehicle arrivals in set time frames, allowing calculation of probabilities for various vehicle counts during specific intervals (e.g., 3 seconds).
- Base FFS calculations are vital for assessing flow efficiency and safety on multilane highways, considering environmental and structural adjustments.
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