Peak hour factor is used because:
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Daily traffic is always constant
All vehicles move at same speed
Road width changes hourly
Traffic within the peak hour is not uniformly distributed
Correct Answer
D. Traffic within the peak hour is not uniformly distributed
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Capacity analysis accounts for concentration of flow within peak periods. Reference: IRC:106-1990 Guidelines for Capacity of Urban Roads in Plain Areas; public PDF page references where text available peak-hour analysis methodology
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