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Best Practices for Road Weather Management Version 2.0

Title:

Weather Impacts on Arterial Traffic Flow

Abstract:

This paper synthesizes literature regarding weather effects on traffic flow along signalized arterial roadways. Generally, weather impacts traffic by reducing visibility, decreasing pavement friction, as well as impacting driver behavior and vehicle performance (e.g., traction, stability, maneuverability). Weather effects on roads and traffic are presented, relevant literature is reviewed, and findings from the literature are summarized in the conclusion.

Source(s):

Mitretek Systems, Prepared for FHWA Road Weather Management Program

http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/weather/resources/publications/fhwa/arterialimpactpaper.doc

Date: 2002

Author:

Goodwin

Keywords:


Arterial management
Speed
Volume
Mobility
Traffic modeling
Driver behavior
Traffic management

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