Review of Traffic Monitoring Factor Groupings and the Determination of Seasonal Adjustment Factors for Cars and Trucks
Author | : William H. Schneider |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 2009 |
ISBN-10 | : NWU:35556039331954 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Review of Traffic Monitoring Factor Groupings and the Determination of Seasonal Adjustment Factors for Cars and Trucks written by William H. Schneider and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One of the most common traffic volume parameters reported by statewide traffic monitoring programs is annual average daily traffic (AADT). Departments of Transportation (DOT) and other state agencies use a series of continuous vehicle detection devices in association with smaller more mobile short-term counts. Once the short-term counts are recorded a series of adjustment factors (time of day, day of week, month of year, or seasonal) are applied to the short-term counts. The end result is an estimated AADT for a particular segment of roadway. Traditionally, as defined in section two of the Traffic Monitoring Guide (TMG), there are three methodologies, geographic/functional assignment of roads to groups, cluster analysis and the same road application factor. In each case, there are advantages and disadvantages and currently there is not a final peer reviewed nationally suggested method. The benefits associated with this research include an improved method for estimating AADT throughout Ohio"--Technical report documentation page.