Highway capacity and LOS by DJD

Question 1

what are the 9 level of service characteristics.

Answer 1

accident severity
accident frequency 
comfort and convenience
flow state 
speed
restriction on freedom to maneuver  
duration of speed changes
frequency of speed changes 
size of speed changes

Question 2

definition of capacity?

Answer 2

maximum flow rate that can
reasonably be expected under prevailing
roadway, traffic & control conditions

Question 3

what is the general maximum capacity flow rate and speed expected from freeways and multilane highways?

Answer 3

2000-2200 veh/hour/lane at 50km/h

Question 4

what is the general maximum capacity flow rate and speed expected from two lane highways

Answer 4

2800 veh/hour at 50-70km/h