The relationship between speed, flow and density of a highway traffic stream

  • R. J. Salter
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Abstract

When considering the flow of traffic along a highway three descriptors are of considerable significance. They are the speed and the density or concentration, which describe the quality of service experienced by the stream; and the flow or volume, which measures the quantity of the stream and the demand on the highway facility.

Keywords

Traffic Flow Maximum Flow Time Headway Traffic Stream Highway Traffic 
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© R. J. Salter 1989

Authors and Affiliations

  • R. J. Salter
    • 1
  1. 1.University of BradfordUK

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