A V/C ratio close to 1.0 indicates:
Choose the correct answer
Road has no design speed
Road is empty
Demand is close to capacity
Only pedestrians present
Correct Answer
C. Demand is close to capacity
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As V/C approaches one, operation nears saturation and delay/instability increase. Reference: IRC:106-1990 Guidelines for Capacity of Urban Roads in Plain Areas; public PDF page references where text available capacity/LOS analysis concept At-Grade Intersections and Channelisation
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