Illinois Department of Transportation - DID YOU KNOW: These traffic signals at expressway entrance ramps are called ramp meters. If followed correctly, ramp meters decrease travel times by 20% and decrease crashes
Get ready to see flashing yellow lights as Maryland’s ramp metering system begins on I-270 | WJLA
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Ramp Metering: A Proven, Cost-Effective Operational Strategy - A Primer: 1. Overview of Ramp Metering
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