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
PDF files can be viewed with the Acrobat® Reader®.