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Model Inventory of Roadway Elements – MIRE, Version 1.0

89. K-Factor

Definition: The K-factor is the 30th highest hourly volume (i.e., the design hour volume) for a year, as a percentage of the annual average daily traffic.

Attributes: Percent

Priority: Value Added

HPMS/Tool Requirements: HPMS (Sample)