Title: DESIGN OF A COUNTY-WIDE TRAFFIC MONITORING SYSTEM
Abstract: The author considers the contribution that different types of traffic data can make within a monitoring framework and describes the programme of data collection and modelling developed by Kent County Council. None of the data types: automatic traffic counts (atc), manual traffic counts (mtc) or roadside interviews (rsi) provides sufficient data on its own. A traffic count data base has been established to estimate flows and vehicle proportions on each link of the network and detect annual flow growth whilst monitoring seasonal factors. Collection of data for the dtp censuses provides a basis for the system, but it was decided that counts were needed on all B class roads and some specified C roads. A method of collecting mtc and atc data is described which after five years will provide observed data and conversion factors for every road link in Kent. The county traffic model has been built up from rsi data to assess the trip purposes and seasonal variations in flow. Applications of the monitoring system outlined include the production of county-wide flow maps which can be used for pavement design purposes and monitoring trends in traffic growth.
Publication Year: 1982
Publication Date: 1982-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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