| This paper describes the research, data collection, and flow analysis performed in order to attempt to determine the capacity of the active weaving lanes of a Type C weave. Data for this project was collected on May 31, 2002, in the weaving area connecting IH 20 to the Seminary Road exit ramp in Fort Worth, Texas along northbound IH 35W. The results of this study differ from similar, previous research on Type A weaves in the fact that the greatest number of weaving maneuvers occurred during the second 500-foot segment of the weaving area as opposed to the first few hundred feet. Results also show capacity was never reached at this weaving area. These results enables a conclusion to be reached more research needs to be performed in the area of Type C weaves in order to compare their operation to the operation of a Type A weave. |
