Ramp Metering Influence on Freeway Operational Safety near On-ramp Exits

Ramp metering has been widely installed in urban areas where congestion on a freeway or an expressway may occur recurrently during weekday peak periods to enhance mainline throughput and reduce system-wide delay. These operational benefits may also help reduce vehicular emissions and improve air qua...

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Main Authors: Chiu Liu, PhD, PE, PTOE, Zhongren Wang, PhD, PE, TE
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2013-06-01
Series:International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2046043016300788