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City and Regional Planning QUESTION #4974
Question 1
In transportation planning, what does the 'peaking characteristic' measure?
  • Ratio of peak hour to average daily traffic✔️
  • Maximum speed achieved
  • Number of traffic signals
  • Average travel time
Correct Answer Explanation
Peaking characteristic (K-factor) is calculated as $K = \frac{\text{Peak Hour Volume}}{\text{AADT}/24}$ and typically ranges from 0.09 to 0.18, indicating how concentrated traffic is during peak hours, crucial for capacity planning.