Practice question

What is the peak hour factor (PHF), and what does a PHF of 0.85 indicate?

  1. 85% of the daily traffic occurs during the peak hour
  2. The peak 15-minute flow rate within the peak hour is approximately 18% higher than the average hourly rate
  3. 85% of vehicles are passenger cars during the peak hour
  4. The intersection operates at 85% capacity during the peak hour

Answer: B — The peak 15-minute flow rate within the peak hour is approximately 18% higher than the average hourly rate

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