The primary objective of this research is to provide NCDOT Traffic Systems Operations and Traffic Management Unit with the necessary tools for planning and implementing these strategies for North Carolina freeways. Specifically, this project will provide key information for NCDOT staff on 1) the synthesis of ramp metering strategies at isolated locations and in coordination, their tradeoff’s, etc|and 3) a methodology for future evaluation of ramp meters and development of performance measures – including efforts to collect data before construction of the first ramp meters.

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