Traffic Data Collection Technology Assessment

The main objective of this study was to test both intrusive and non-intrusive data collection devices and to provide the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) with insight into the accuracy of the various data collection technologies and the applicability of the tested devices. All devices were temporarily deployed along with the Advanced Traffic Analysis Center's (ATAC’s) Traffic Data Collection System (TDCS). The TDCS has been upgraded to be able to accommodate not only Autoscope based systems but also the radar-based Wavetronix systems including the SS105 and SS125 sensors. The devices were evaluated based on their accuracy in collecting traffic volumes and classification.

• Record URL:
  • https://www.ugpti.org/resources/reports/details.php?id=1268
• Record URL:
  • https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/87453
• Corporate Authors:

  Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute

  Advanced Traffic Analysis Center
  North Dakota State University
  Fargo, ND  United States 

  North Dakota Department of Transportation

  Bismarck, ND  United States  58505
• Authors:
  • Sharma, Kshitij
• Publication Date: 2014-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Edition: Final Report
• Features: Appendices; Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 33p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Accuracy; Data collection; Equipment; Sensors; Technology assessment; Traffic data; Traffic volume; Vehicle classification
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Highways; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01974270
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: NTL, TRIS, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Dec 16 2025 3:12PM