The number of vehicles that can enter the on-ramp of Subic-Clark Expressway is controlled by a metering system. If the vehicles can enter the expressway at a rate of 500 veh/hr, and the rate of arrival of the vehicles at the on-ramp is 400 veh/hr during the peak hour. Determine the expected number of units waiting to be served in the system.

The number of vehicles that can enter the on-ramp of Subic-Clark Expressway is controlled by a metering system. If the vehicles can enter the expressway at a rate of 500 veh/hr, and the rate of arrival of the vehicles at the on-ramp is 400 veh/hr during the peak hour. Determine the expected number of units waiting to be served in the system.

Traffic and Highway Engineering

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Author:Garber, Nicholas J.

Publisher:Garber, Nicholas J.

Chapter8: Intersection Control

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Problem 18P

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