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9. Freeways

Author : Lily Elefteriadou

Published in: An Introduction to Traffic Flow Theory

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Freeways are defined as those facilities that afford uninterrupted flow of traffic, i.e., there is full access control. Control of access refers to public access rights from properties along the freeway; access to freeway facilities is allowed only through selected public roads, typically on- and off-ramps [1]. Thus, freeways generally operate at higher speeds and higher capacities than urban arterial streets or local roadways.

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Title: Freeways
Author: Lily Elefteriadou
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: An Introduction to Traffic Flow Theory
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-54029-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-54030-1

Copyright Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54030-1_9

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