Estimating the Temporal Distribution of Traffic within the Peak Period

摘要

The research presented in this report describes a study of peak spreading at tenfreeway locations in Connecticut. It considers both congestion and site-related variables for predicting the properties of the peak-period volume on a highway link concentrated in the highest hour during the period. This effort is intended to enhance the existing traditional four-step transportation planning procedure. Log-linear regression is used to relate the congestion measure and site-related variables to the peak-hour proportion. Findings of the research are presented along with discussion of ongoing research activities in this area.