Practice Running Speed (30.3.2) - Fundamental parameters of traffic flow

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Question 1.
Define running speed.
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Think about how speed is calculated.
Question 2.
What is the formula for calculating running speed?
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Recall the relationship between distance, speed, and time.
3Question 3.
What does running speed refer to?
- Average speed while in motion
- Maximum speed reached
- Speed during stops
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Think about how speed is maintained over distance.
4Question 4.
True or False: Spot speed is the average speed of a vehicle over a distance.
- True
- False
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Consider when speed is measured instantaneously versus over time.
Question 5.
A vehicle travels 120 km in 1.5 hours. What is the running speed? How would a decrease in running speed affect traffic flow?
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Use the formula v = d/t for speed.
Question 6.
Design a simple traffic plan for an urban area considering optimal running speeds and expected traffic patterns. Explain your rationale.
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Think about how speeds can vary at different times of day.

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