Free Flow Speed (FFS)
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Free flow speed of a vehicle
Definition
The mean speed of passenger cars that can be maintained in low to moderate flow rates on a uniform freeway segment under prevailing roadway and traffic conditions.
Factors affecting free flow speed
Factors affecting free-flow speed of a vehicle are:
- width
- Lateral clearance
- Number of lanes
- Interchange density
- Geometric design
