High Density Data Logging in a Traffic Controller

The focus of this article is the increasing need for better data to improve traffic control. The author discusses the importance of resolution when collecting vehicle volume and occupancy data, which is used to gauge traffic levels, and he suggests that better resolution yields better data. Also described are new capabilities being provided by modern controllers and the recent adoption of Adaptive Control by many transportation agencies..

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• Authors:
  • Maas, Donald
• Publication Date: 2014-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Pagination: p 54
• Serial:
  • IMSA Journal
  • Volume: LII
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: International Municipal Signal Association
  • ISSN: 10642560
  • Serial URL: http://www.imsasafety.org

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic controllers; Data collection; Highway traffic control systems; Traffic data; Traffic volume
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01526185
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 28 2014 3:24PM