Research Article
Dec 1959
Characteristics of Traffic Flow on Freeways
Publication: Journal of the Highway Division
Volume 85, Issue 4
Abstract
Traffic flow characteristics were studied on two high density controlled access facilities in Detroit, Mich; average speeds and volumes were recorded on per minute, per lane basis; paper presents traffic volume characteristics, speed characteristics, vehicle headway characteristics, and relationships of fundamental characteristics; it is concluded that traffic volume affects lane usage and that distribution of traffic volume between lanes follows definite pattern.
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Journal of the Highway Division
Volume 85 • Issue 4 • December 1959
Pages: 1 - 21
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© 1959 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Dec 1959
Published online: Feb 6, 2021
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Adolph D. May Jr.
Associate Prof. of Civ. Eng. and Highway Traffic Safety Center, Mich. State Univ., East Lansing, Mich.
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