Module 5 : Uninterrupted Flow
Lecture 25 : Ramp Metering
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Summary

In this chapter we discussed ramp metering, different strategies of ramp metering, procedure to find out the level of service of on and off ramps, different kind of metering systems. From the analysis that we have done in this chapter we can say that the Ramp metering can result into increased freeway speed, decreased travel time, increase in freeway capacity, reduction in accidents and congestion, improved fuel economy and efficient use of capacity.