Traffic Flow Theory
Traffic Flow Theory
Traffic Flow Theory
FUNDAMENTALS
RYAN S. GUEVARRA
Introduction to traffic flow theory
A. Types of Flow
• Uninterrupted – vehicles are not required to
stop by any cause external to the traffic stream
• Interrupted – vehicles are required to stop by
cause outside the traffic stream, such as a traffic sign,
or signal (usually at an at-grade intersection)
B. Basic Traffic Flow Variables
Truck 28 2.4
q = us x k
B. Basic Traffic Flow Variables
Example: