TRAFFIC LOAD FORECASTING IN TEXAS

An evaluation of the traffic load forecasting procedure used by the Transportation Planning Division (D-10) of the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation (SDHPT) is presented in this report. Since any desired modifications to SDHPT's existing procedure are very dependent on the availability of vehicle classification and axle weight data, recommendations are made under two different scenarios: near-time (0-3 years) limitations, and long-term (3 years +) needs. Following a general summary of the importance attached to traffic load data, the report includes an overview of the significant findings of other traffic load-related studies performed in Texas. A detailed review of the traffic load forecasting procedures used in other states is also provided. The evaluation of the Texas procedure consists of a sensitivity analysis of its input parameters and a summary of the weight data collected in Texas. (Author)

• Record URL:
  • https://library.ctr.utexas.edu/digitized/texasarchive/phase2/352-1F-CTR.pdf
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Study conducted in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration. Research Study Title, "Estimation of Truck Loadings for Highway Design and/or Rehabilitation".
• Corporate Authors:

  University of Texas, Austin

  Center for Transportation Research, 3208 Red River Street
  Austin, TX  United States  78705

  Texas State Department of Highways & Public Transportation

  Transportation Planning Division, P.O. Box 5051
  Austin, TX  United States  78763

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Cervenka, K J
  • Walton, M C
• Publication Date: 1984-11

Media Info

• Features: Appendices; Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 226 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Axle load force; Forecasting; Methodology; Sensitivity analysis; Traffic loads; Vehicle classification
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; I71: Traffic Theory;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399311
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-TX-85-36+352-1F
• Contract Numbers: Study 3-8-83-352
• Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Feb 28 1986 12:00AM