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In contrast to traffic signal-controlled junctions, where saturation flows and resulting junction capacities can be easily calculated, the estimation of the practical capacity of priority type junctions presents considerable difficulties.
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Salter, R.J. (1996). Capacities and delays at priority intersections. In: Highway Traffic Analysis and Design. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13423-6_18
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