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Sub-problem 4b - Page 5 of 6

ID# C404B05

Sub-problem 4b: Off-Peak Operational Analysis of Alternate Route 7

Step 2. Results

Let's first consider the level of service for the facility, or, more correctly, for each segment of the facility that makes up this analysis. We need to note that, using this method, there is no overall performance measure for the facility as a whole. Part 3 of the HCM does cover issues relating to corridor and area-wide analysis. But we will not cover them here. If you are interested in learning more about this topic, consult part 4 of the HCM.

The level of service for each segment is shown in Exhibit 4-69. Each of the segments performs at level of service C or better, with the exception of segment 2, the weaving segment. This result is consistent with our analysis produced in Problem 2 where we identified deficiencies with this weaving segment during the peak period. We also noted that, while speeds in other segments are nearly 50 mph or above, segment 2 has a forecasted speed below 28 mph, indicating a problem in the performance of the weaving segment.

We can also note that the demand/capacity ratio is near one for this segment. What is the implication of a demand/capacity ratio that is this high?

Exhibit 4-69. LOS by Roadway Segment

SEGMENT TITLE
(EB Segment)

S01

S02

S03

S04

S05

S06

S07

S08

S09

S10

S11

Type (B,W, ONR,OFR)

B W B ONR B B OFR B ONR ONR B

Length (ft)

3,675 670 1,025 775 1,890 10,900 1,500 3,100 1,115 1,500 2,000

Number of lanes

2 4 2 4 3 2 2 2 2 4 4

Free flow speed (mph)

55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55

Speed (mph)

55.0 27.9 48.1 53.4 54.8 55.0 49.9 54.9 50.8 54.5 55.0

Density (veh/mi/ln)

10.0 35.3 7.6 10.8 14.4 21.6 21.8 13.7 17.8 15.0 14.8

Segment Capacity (vph)

4,375 4,100 4,375 8,750 6,565 4,375 4,375 4,375 4,375 8,750 8,750

Segment Demand (vph)

1,095 3,930 895 2,540 2,540 2,540 2,540 1,610 1,890 3,365 3,365

Segment Volume (vph)

1,095 3,195 730 2,370 2,370 2,370 2,370 1,505 1,785 3,260 3,260

d/c ratio

0.25 0.96 0.20 0.29 0.39 0.58 0.58 0.37 0.43 0.38 0.38

v/c ratio

0.25 0.78 0.17 0.27 0.36 0.54 0.54 0.34 0.41 0.37 0.37

Vehicle LOS

B

E

A

B

B

C

C

B

B

B

B

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