TRENDS IN TRAFFIC DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

The paper examines recent trends in the collection and use of traffic data. Microprocessors enable a comprehensive range of traffic data to be obtained. The results of surveys to establish central government data requirements are included. Time, cost and error may be reduced by providing data in computer compatible form for further analysis. A description of the present methods of analysing the '50-point' census data is given, together with details of data vetting. Reservations are expressed concerning the automatic data collection techniques now becoming possible, particularly with regard to the quantity and quality of data. The availability of microprocessor 'intelligence' at the roadside could allow traffic management/control to be responsive to immediate conditions and circumstances. (a) (TRRL) no 245918.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Traffic Data Collectior. Proceedings of the Conference held at the Institution of Civil Engineers, 5-6 April.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Civil Engineers

  One Great George Street, Westminster
  London,   United Kingdom  SW1P 3AA
• Authors:
  • Hillier, J A
  • MATHEWS, D H
  • Moore, R C
• Conference:
  • Institution of Civil Engineers, Proceedings
• Publication Date: 1978

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 127-140

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic control; Automation; Conferences; Data analysis; Data collection; Federal government; Highway traffic control; Information processing; Mathematical analysis; Measurement; Microprocessors; Sensors; Traffic control; Traffic counting; Traffic counts; Traffic flow
• ITRD Terms: 3882: Automatic; 8525: Conference; 8623: Data acquisition; 8655: Data processing; 183: Government (national); 6136: Measurement; 6120: Sensor; 689: Traffic count; 671: Traffic flow
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00314535
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 30 1980 12:00AM