Alternating Passing Lane Lengths

This paper reports on a study of passing lane operations, with a focus on continuous three-lane cross sections with alternating passing lanes (three-lane alternate passing or 2+1) segments in Arkansas. The examined aspects include effects of passing lane length on platooning, passing, speed, and pas...

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Published in:Transportation research record 2006-01, Vol.1961 (1), p.16-23
Main Authors: Gattis, J. L., Bhave, Ranjit, Duncan, Lynette K.
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