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Application : This will allow you to calculate the PHF (Peak hour factor) for each turning
movement at each intersection, to be used for developing traffic signal timing plans
The relation between hourly volume and the maximum probable rate of flow within an hour is defined by the peak hour factor ( PHF).
PHF = Hourly Volume / Maximum rate of flow The Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) recommends a minimum time interval of 15 minutes for most operational and design analysis. So the PHF can be given as: V = Peak hourly volume V15 = maximum 15 minute volume within the peak hour .
TRAFFIC SURVEY
Date : Day : Name of the Student : Location : Weather condition : Traffic Flow Direction : From... To .....
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TRUCK
LCV
CAR
Tri cycle
ADV
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Indian Road Congress (IRC) Guidelines for capacity of urban roads in plain areas. IRC:106, New Delhi, India.1990.
Vehicle Type PCU Factors % composition of vehicle % composition of vehicle 5% (up to 9%) 10% and Above
Two Wheelers, Motor cycles or scooter Passenger car Auto rickshaw Light commercial Vehicle Truck or Bus Agricultural Tractor-Trailer Cycle Cycle rickshaw Hand Cart
*Horse drawn vehicle 4.00 *Small Bullock cart 6.00 *Bullock cart - 8.00 Dr.PV Lecture Notes * Rural Roads