Traffic Operations Analysis Flashcards

(24 cards)

1
Q

How many major functions the National Incident Management System (NIMS) defined for the Incident Command System (ICS)?

A

5

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2
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PHF range for most urban roads

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0.85 to 0.95

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3
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Which report document decision-making process and describe how performance system will be measured?

A

Validation plan

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4
Q

First step in roundabout capacity analysis in automobile mode?

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Convert movement demand volumes to flow rates

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5
Q

Purpose of main street from a community’s perspective

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Leverage a community’s visibility to pass-by traffic facilitate commerce

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6
Q

Increasing driveways from 10 to 30 driveways per mile would increase crash rates by

A

70%

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7
Q

Flow rate used for basic freeway segments with free-flow speeds of 70 to 75 mph?

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2400 pcphpl

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8
Q

Input for bike compatibility index

A

Lateral distance
Travel speeds
Vehicle types

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9
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Key factors in supporting pedestrian realm in shared street settings.

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Context sensitivity and legibility

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10
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Factors influencing pedestrian satisfaction with sidewalk or crossing

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Delay and proximity to other modes of transportation

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11
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Used as a proxy to measure connectivity in multimodal environments

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Intersection density

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12
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Roundabout capacity analysis in automobile mode

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Convert movement demand volumes to flow rates
Determine entry flow rates
Select analysis method
Calculate entry capacity
Analyze performance measures
Consider adjustments
Evaluate alternatives

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13
Q

Characteristic related to traffic flow often difficult to measure accurately

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Density

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14
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Factor used as surrogate for density in traffic flow analysis

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Occupancy

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15
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Mitigation strategies considered for problematic weaving segments

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Constructing collector-distributor road where weaving occurs
Reconfiguring location of ramp terminals to lengthen weave section
Continuing auxiliary lane beyond exit point

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16
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Increasing driveways from 10 to 30 driveways per mile would increase rates by

17
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Parking duration

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Short term: 0-4 hours
Medium term: 4-8 hours
Long term: More than 8 hours

18
Q

Fundamental element in design of parking facilities for user acceptance.

19
Q

Elements included in Transportation Management Plan (TMP) for significant projects

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Temporary Traffic Control plan (TTC)
Transportation Operation (TO)
Public Involvement (PI)

20
Q

Elements that must be included in Transportation Management Plan (TMP) for insignificant project

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Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TTC)

21
Q

System that includes emergency incidents of all types and scales accompanying ICS

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The National Incident Management System and Incident Command System (NIMS)

22
Q

Measuring width of weaving segment

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of freeway lanes beyond merging/diverging points
# of continuous lanes between entry and exit gore areas including acceleration/deceleration lanes

23
Q

When designing and implementing a new system, which report documents the decision making process and describes the system used?

A

Concept of Operations (ConOps)

24
Q

When designing and implementing a new system, which report documents the decision making process and describes the system will be tested?

A

Verification plan