Traffic flow on Finnish rural roads defies expectations, impacting level of service.
The study looked at traffic flow on high-class two-lane rural roads in Finland. They found that the relationship between speed and flow of traffic was linear. The length of vehicle groups and the percentage of vehicles driving close together followed specific mathematical patterns. The study also found that the flow levels on these roads were lower than expected based on existing calculations, likely due to differences in adjustment factors and road conditions between Finland and the USA.