Ramp Metering: A Proven, Effective Strategy

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Ramp Metering: A Proven, Effective Strategy

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United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Operations
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Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA-HOP-14-021
Resource Type:

Booklet/Pamphlet
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Operations
Abstract:

Ramp metering is a strategy used to regulate the volume of vehicles entering a freeway at a given time thereby seeking optimal freeway operations. Access to the freeway is controlled using a traffic signal that is powered by an algorithm that uses real-time system traffic data to determine the rate at which vehicles should enter the freeway. This breaks up the platoons of vehicles attempting to merge onto the mainline. Vehicles already on the mainline will not need to reduce their speed as much due to the spacing of the entering vehicles. This document briefly explores the benefits, common challenges, keys for successful deployment, public outreach, and performance measurements of ramp metering. Case studies are also included.
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42524/dot_42524_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 1.65 MB]
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Federal Highway Administration
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