Ramp Metering Warrant Evaluation: S.H. 288 South Freeway - U.S. 59 to Beltway 8
Author(s):
D.W. Borchardt
Publication Date:
1995
Abstract:
The Houston District of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is currently developing plans for a Computerized Transportation Management System (CTMS) on S.H. 288 South Freeway. The CTMS will comprise video surveillance, changeable message signs, mainlane vehicle detection, frontage road signal operations, and freeway entrance ramp control. TxDOT requested the Texas Tranportatin Institute (TTI) to undertake a detailed feasitility study to evaluate the need for ramp metering on S.H. 288. This study includes and analysis of existing and future traffic conditions, a discussion of ramp metering guidelines and recommendations for the installation of ramp meters.
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