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Data
Collection Services
The Traffic Group, Inc. has the
largest inventory of data collection equipment in the United States
with over 20,000 counts conducted annually.
With over
1,500 pieces of data collection equipment, our data collection
department serves as the foundation for our traffic planning and
engineering consulting work. By understanding prevailing traffic
patterns and parking conditions, we develop strategies for
optimizing the efficiency of on-site and off-site transportation
operations. Through our continued work with the public sector, we
collect data at thousands of count locations to provide the
respective agency with the information needed to receive federal and
state funding for their road systems.
Accuracy is
the key component in the collection of data. Our staff has designed
software programs specifically to process and tabulate manual and
mechanical count data. This technology ensures that you are provided
clear, accurate, and easy to read data summaries.
Progressive
data collection techniques combined with an extensive inventory
allow us to serve our clients in a time efficient and cost effective
manner.
The following
is a list of typical services relative to data collection:
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
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