Saturation Flow Rates and Maximum Critical Lane Volumes for Planning Applications in Maryland
Publication: Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 131, Issue 12
Abstract
This paper illustrates the field measurements of saturation flow headways and start-up lost times at 11 representative intersections in the state of Maryland. Based on those empirical results, this study has recommended two possible saturation flow rates and a maximum critical lane volume for use in intersection planning analysis that needs to reflect, to the extent possible, the behavior of Maryland’s driving population.
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Journal of Transportation Engineering
Volume 131 • Issue 12 • December 2005
Pages: 946 - 952
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© 2005 ASCE.
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Received: Mar 25, 2004
Accepted: Mar 11, 2005
Published online: Dec 1, 2005
Published in print: Dec 2005
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