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Table 2 Information used for the scenario definition in steps 2 and 3 of the methodology
Type of information | Definition | Format of data | Scale of representation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Traffic flow and composition | Location of the measuring stations and road sections with their traffic flow and composition of heavy vehicles. The latest published data are for 2019 | Shape | Spain | [38] |
In-plant layout | The radii of the motorway curves are calculated | Shape | Infrastructure (A-55 motorway) | Own creation |
Cross-section | The width of both verges and lanes are calculated | Shape | Infrastructure (A-55 motorway) | Own creation |
Speed | The speed limits for this road depend on each section | Shape | Infrastructure (A-55 motorway) | Own creation |
Interchange | Within this factor, the merging tracks and the track’s braiding rails are analyzed | Shape | Infrastructure (A-55 motorway) | Own creation |
Elevation | The slope of the road is calculated using the Digital Terrain Model (DTM) with a 2-m resolution | Raster | Infrastructure (A-55 motorway) | [27] |