Theory & Concepts: Capacity & Saturation Flow Rate

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As you know, reducing the saturation flow rate will reduce the capacity of your lane or approach. Similarly, reducing the green ratio will reduce the capacity. Just fiddle with the data below and observe the changes in the capacity.

Effective green time (sec): Cycle length (sec): Saturation flow rate (pcu/hr): Capacity (pcu/hr):

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