33.1 - Overview
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Practice Questions
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What are the three key parameters of traffic flow?
💡 Hint: Think about what you measure in traffic studies.
What concept does Greenshield's model focus on?
💡 Hint: Remember the first model we discussed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which mathematical model focuses on a linear relationship between traffic speed and density?
💡 Hint: Think about the first model we discussed in class.
True or False: Traffic stream models are only theoretical and have no practical application.
💡 Hint: Consider how these models impact city planning and operations.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with developing a new traffic flow model based on real-time data. Outline the steps you would take to ensure its effectiveness and applicability in urban settings.
💡 Hint: Consider all the parameters we discussed and how they fit into a real-world application.
Critically examine how traffic parameters change during peak traffic hours and propose adjustments to the existing models to account for these changes.
💡 Hint: Think about human behavior during rush hour versus regular hours.
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