Ramp metering is a traffic management system that controls the flow of vehicles entering highways or motorways from ramps. By using traffic signals at on-ramps, it optimizes traffic flow, reduces congestion, and enhances safety by ensuring vehicles merge smoothly onto the main roadway.
Ramp Metering for Highways and Motorways
Description
Ramp metering is a traffic management system that controls the flow of vehicles entering highways or motorways from ramps. By using traffic signals at on-ramps, it optimizes traffic flow, reduces congestion, and enhances safety by ensuring vehicles merge smoothly onto the main roadway.
Applications:
- Managing traffic flow and reducing congestion at highway and motorway entry points.
- Preventing accidents caused by sudden merging of vehicles.
- Improving overall traffic efficiency by regulating vehicle entry based on real-time traffic conditions.
- Enhancing safety during peak travel times and maintaining consistent traffic speeds on main lanes.
- Optimizing lane usage during construction or maintenance projects on highways and motorways.
