trafiktoppe
Trafiktoppe is a term used in Swedish traffic engineering to describe a peak in traffic volume and congestion at a specific time or over a short period. The concept covers both regular peaks, such as morning and late afternoon rush hours, and irregular peaks caused by incidents, weather, holidays, or large events. Trafiktoppe are typically identified by a temporary rise in traffic density or a drop in average speeds on a road or network, often expressed as an hourly maximum flow or increased travel times.
Causes of trafiktoppe include commuter patterns, school start and end times, special events, roadworks, accidents, and
Impacts of trafiktoppe can be substantial, including longer travel times, increased fuel consumption and emissions, higher
Management strategies aim to reduce the severity or duration of trafiktoppe. These include optimizing signal timings