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The document contains a series of problem-solving activities related to traffic management and road evaluation, focusing on calculating hourly volumes and determining levels of service (LOS) for various highway conditions. It emphasizes the importance of traffic control and management in improving road safety and efficiency, as well as the role of cooperation among agencies in handling traffic challenges. Additionally, the reflective journal section encourages learners to consider how these concepts will influence their future work as engineers in designing better traffic systems.

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The document contains a series of problem-solving activities related to traffic management and road evaluation, focusing on calculating hourly volumes and determining levels of service (LOS) for various highway conditions. It emphasizes the importance of traffic control and management in improving road safety and efficiency, as well as the role of cooperation among agencies in handling traffic challenges. Additionally, the reflective journal section encourages learners to consider how these concepts will influence their future work as engineers in designing better traffic systems.

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ULO-3a

LET’S ANALYZE
Activity 1: Problem Solving

1. A six-lane freeway (three lanes in each direction) has regular weekday


users and currently operates at maximum LOS C conditions. The lanes are
11 ft wide, the right-side shoulder is 4 ft wide, and there are two ramps
within three miles upstream of the segment midpoint and one ramp within
three miles downstream of the segment midpoint. The highway is on
rolling terrain with 10% large trucks and buses (no recreational vehicles),
and the peak-hour factor is 0.90. Determine the hourly volume for these
conditions.

2. Consider the freeway in Problem 6.1. At one point along this freeway
there is a 4% upgrade with a directional hourly traffic volume of 5435
vehicles. If all other conditions are as described in Problem 6.1, how long
can this grade be without the freeway LOS dropping to F?

3. A multilane highway (two lanes in each direction) is on level terrain.


The free-flow speed has been measured at 45 mi/h. The peak-hour
directional traffic flow is 1300 vehicles with 6% large trucks and buses and
2% recreational vehicles (f = 0.95). If the peak-hour factor is 0.85,
determine the highway’s level of service.

4. A six-lane multilane highway (three lanes in each direction) has a peak-


hour factor of 0.90, 11-ft lanes with a 4-ft right-side shoulder, and a two-
way left-turn lane in the median. The directional peak-hour traffic flow is
4000 vehicles with 8% large trucks and buses and 2% recreational
vehicles. The driver population factor has been estimated at 0.95. What
will the level of service of this highway be on a 4% upgrade that is 1.5
miles long if the speed limit is 55 mi/h and there are 15 access points per
mile?

5. A Class I two-lane highway is on level terrain, has a measured free-flow


speed of 65 mi/h, and has 50% no-passing zones. During the peak hour,
the analysis direction flow rate is 182 veh/h, the opposing direction flow
rate is 78 veh/h, and the PHF = 0.90. There are 15% large trucks and
buses (no RVs). Determine the level of service.

6. A Class I two-lane highway is on rolling terrain and the free-flow speed


was measured at 56 mi/h, but this was during a two-way flow rate of 275
veh/h. There are 80% no-passing zones. During the peak hour, the
analysis direction flow rate is 324 veh/h, the opposing direction flow rate is
216 veh/h, and the PHF = 0.87. There are 5% large trucks and buses and
10% recreational vehicles. Determine the level of service.

IN A NUTSHELL

Reflective Journal Writing

This exercise encourages reflective thinking and involves an explanation


of an objective or an experience as well as an assessment or analytical
analysis and explanation of events. For your reflection on this chapter,
answer the following questions:

I. What have I learned from this chapter?

 In this chapter, I learned how traffic control and management are


essential for improving road safety and keeping traffic moving
smoothly on main roads and highways. I now understand how different
strategies help reduce traffic congestion, manage road incidents, and
deal with challenges like bad weather, construction, special events,
and emergencies. The chapter also explained how different agencies
work together to ensure smooth traffic and reduce delays when
unexpected events occur.

II. Explain briefly the significant ideas that enlightened you as a future
engineer?

 One key idea I learned is how good traffic management can


significantly improve road safety and reduce congestion. By using
things like traffic lights, lane controls, and monitoring systems, traffic
can be better controlled, which lowers the chances of accidents.
Effective management of incidents—whether it's an accident,
construction, or bad weather—can also help minimize delays and keep
roads running efficiently. I also learned that cooperation between
different traffic and transit agencies is important for handling
emergencies and special situations quickly. These ideas showed me
how proper planning and technology can greatly improve the
transportation system.

III. How will these concepts influence my future work

 These concepts will shape how I approach future projects by helping


me design better traffic control systems that make roads safer and
reduce congestion. Understanding how to manage incidents and
coordinate operations across different agencies will allow me to create
smarter, more efficient road networks. I’ll also be more prepared to
handle traffic problems caused by weather, construction, or
emergencies, ensuring smoother traffic flow and fewer delays. These
ideas will help me design systems that improve both the safety and
efficiency of transportation networks.

ULO-3b
LET’S ANALYZE
Activity 1: Problem Solving

1. A six-lane freeway (three lanes in each direction) has regular weekday


users and currently operates at maximum LOS C conditions. The lanes are
11 ft wide, the right-side shoulder is 4 ft wide, and there are two ramps
within three miles upstream of the segment midpoint and one ramp within
three miles downstream of the segment midpoint. The highway is on
rolling terrain with 10% large trucks and buses (no recreational vehicles),
and the peak-hour factor is 0.90. Determine the hourly volume for these
conditions.

2. A multilane highway (two lanes in each direction) is on level terrain. The


free-flow speed has been measured at 45 mi/h. The peak-hour directional
traffic flow is 1300 vehicles with 6% large trucks and buses and 2%
recreational vehicles (f = 0.95). If the peak-hour factor is 0.85, determine
the highway’s level of service.

3. A six-lane multilane highway (three lanes in each direction) has a peak-


hour factor of 0.90, 11-ft lanes with a 4-ft right-side shoulder, and a two-
way left-turn lane in the median. The directional peak-hour traffic flow is
4000 vehicles with 8% large trucks and buses and 2% recreational
vehicles. The driver population factor has been estimated at 0.95. What
will the level of service of this highway be on a 4% upgrade that is 1.5
miles long if the speed limit is 55 mi/h and there are 15 access points per
mile?

4. A Class I two-lane highway is on level terrain, has a measured free-flow


speed of 65 mi/h, and has 50% no-passing zones. During the peak hour,
the analysis direction flow rate is 182 veh/h, the opposing direction flow
rate is 78 veh/h, and the PHF = 0.90. There are 15% large trucks and
buses (no RVs). Determine the level of service.

5. A Class I two-lane highway is on rolling terrain and the free-flow speed


was measured at 56 mi/h, but this was during a two-way flow rate of 275
veh/h.Consider the freeway in Problem 6.1. At one point along this freeway
there is a 4% upgrade with a directional hourly traffic volume of 5435
vehicles. If all other conditions are as described in Problem 6.1, how long
can this grade be without the freeway LOS dropping to F?
6. There are 80% no-passing zones. During the peak hour, the analysis
direction flow rate is 324 veh/h, the opposing direction flow rate is 216
veh/h, and the PHF = 0.87. There are 5% large trucks and buses and 10%
recreational vehicles. Determine the level of service.

IN A NUTSHELL

Reflective Journal Writing

This exercise encourages reflective thinking and involves an explanation


of an objective or an experience as well as an assessment or analytical
analysis and explanation of events. For your reflection on this chapter,
answer the following questions:

IV. What have I learned from this chapter?

 In this chapter, I learned how to evaluate roads and intersections using


the concept of "Level of Service" (LOS). LOS helps classify traffic flow
into different levels, from smooth flowing to heavy congestion, based
on things like vehicle speed, traffic density, and congestion. This
system allows me to assess how well a road or intersection is
performing and whether improvements are necessary to handle the
traffic.

V. Explain briefly the significant ideas that enlightened you as a future


engineer?

 One important idea I learned is how the Level of Service (LOS) helps
engineers measure traffic flow quality on roads and intersections. LOS
gives a clear way to evaluate performance by looking at factors like
speed and congestion. This helps engineers identify if a road is
working well or if changes are needed to improve traffic flow.
Understanding how road capacity relates to traffic demand will help
me make better decisions when designing or improving roads to
handle current and future traffic levels.

VI. How will these concepts influence my future work

 These concepts will be useful in my future projects by helping me


evaluate road conditions and find areas that need improvement. By
using the Level of Service to study traffic, I can decide if a road or
intersection needs upgrades to reduce congestion or improve safety.
These ideas will help me design better traffic management plans and
ensure that roads work efficiently, leading to more effective
transportation systems.

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