A four-lane divided highway in suburban area has the following criteria: • Average grade is less than 2% (level Terrain) • Posted speed...

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Afour-lane divided highway in suburban area has the followingcriteria:

Averagegrade is less than 2% (level Terrain)
Postedspeed 55 MPH
11 ftlanes, 4 ft left and 4 ft right clearance
9%heavy vehicle
Accessspacing is 500 ft
DirectionalDesign Hour Volume = 2600 vph
PHF =0.92

Findthe level of service for the highway

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Given Base free flow speed BFFS 55 mph Lane width 11 ft Reduction in speed corresponding to lane width fLW 19 mph Total Lateral Clearance 8 ft Reduction    See Answer
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