The Traffic Group, Inc. provides data collection services for six State DOT offices and for numerous Counties and Municipalities throughout the United States. Our services are valued at more than $25 million over the last 10 years.

HOW WE ASSIST GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
The Traffic Group is intimately familiar with the needs and requirements of Traffic Monitoring Systems (TMS) and understand the responsibility of producing accurate data on roadways under the Agency's jurisdiction.

• Provide accurate and timely traffic data information to Government Agency
• Data collected is used for Agency's internal decision making, reports to the Federal Highway Administration and dissemination to the public
• Data collected is a key component of the Agency's Traffic Monitoring System (TMS)
• Data collected is typically used to produce Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) estimates
  

INTERACTION WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
The Traffic Group’s continuous communication ensures positive results throughout each phase of the traffic data collection process, allowing for the completion of a successful count program for the Agency.

• Close working relationship between The Traffic Group, Inc. and Government Staff 
• Provide continuous and effective communication by our Project Managers with the Agency's Staff 
• Trained field crews are supervised by experienced Project Managers
• Attend meetings to review the schedules and to discuss TMS program issues
  

DATA QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Traffic Group prides ourselves in providing quality assurance prior to submission to the Government Agency.

• All data is reviewed and analyzed by Project Manager for validity and accuracy
• Utilize same tests instituted by the Agency for validity and accuracy
• Data not passed with validity and accuracy tests are discussed with the Agency and may be re-counted prior to submission

ALTERNATIVE COUNTING EQUIPMENT AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
The Traffic Group continuously strives to seek out emerging technology in the industry. Our thorough research and testing are key components in ensuring reliable traffic data.

• RTMS (Radar) Unit  – RTMS Unit (Remote Traffic Microwave Sensor)
  • Used in conjunction with properly equipped counters
  • Provides presence indications as well as volume information at up to eight (8) discreet detection zones or lanes
  • Non-intrusive counting device
  • Increases safety for field crews as well as the motoring public
• ALPR Technology – Automated License Plate Recognition Data Collection.Click here for Flash version of ALPR introduction.
  • ALPR cameras and processors collect, decipher and store license plate image data and corresponding event information 
  • Can collect data regardless of a vehicle's speed, most environmental conditions, or time of day
  • ALPR Studies:
    • are a non-intrusive means of collecting traffic data
    • can identify travel patterns and roadway requirements, specifically in areas that generate the highest traffic volumes
    • show flow patterns, alternate routes, new streets and new parking areas
    • are useful in anticipating present and future traffic patterns and/or problems