DEVELOPMENT OF DATA MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE FOR TRAFFIC OPERATIONS ANALYSIS AT INTERSECTIONS

This study was undertaken for the purpose of developing intersection data collection methods and approaches which reflect the current needs of engineers and the state-of-the-art capabilities of available equipment. A literature review summarizes previous work which is pertinent to intersection studies and data collection. Interviews were conducted with personnel from city, county and state agencies to determine study equipment availability, desired equipment, personnel resources, types of studies thata are conducted, and general problems that are related to intersection data collection. A set of study method selection factors were developed. An evaluation focused on investigating the application of photographic and television equipment with studies to determine the time required for data reduction when using these approaches to data collection. For the conditions in Arizona, the ue of photographic and video equipment represents a feasible alternative to data collection methods which are more labor intensive. (Author)

  • Corporate Authors:

    University of Arizona, Tucson

    Transportation and Traffic Institute
    Tucson, AZ  United States  85721

    Arizona Department of Transportation

    206 South 17th Avenue
    Phoenix, AZ  United States  85007

    Federal Highway Administration

    1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
    Washington, DC  United States  20590
  • Authors:
    • Wortman, R H
    • Fox, T C
  • Publication Date: 0

Media Info

  • Features: Figures; References; Tables;
  • Pagination: 61 p.

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Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00451629
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA/AZ-85-201
  • Contract Numbers: PL-1(25)ITEM 201
  • Files: TRIS, USDOT, STATEDOT
  • Created Date: Aug 27 2004 9:12PM