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"Traffic analysis tools" is a collective term used to describe a variety of software-based analytical procedures and methodologies that support different aspects of traffic and transportation analyses. Traffic analysis tools include methodologies such as sketch-planning, travel demand modeling, traffic signal optimization, and traffic simulation. The purpose of this Traffic Analysis Tools Primer is to give the reader an overview of the different types of traffic analysis tools and to describe their role in transportation analyses.
This document serves as Volume I in the Traffic Analysis Toolbox. Other volumes currently in the toolbox include: Volume II: Decision Support Methodology for Selecting Traffic Analysis Tools and Volume III: Guidelines for Applying Traffic Microsimulation Modeling Software.
The intended audience for this report is the transportation professional or manager who needs a nigh-level introduction into the role of traffic analysis tools in the transportation analysis process.
Jeffery A. Lindley, P.E.
Director
Office of Transportation Management
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1. Report No. FHWA-HRT-04-038 |
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4. Title and Subtitle Traffic Analysis Toolbox |
5. Report Date June 2004 | ||
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7. Author(s) Vassili Alexiadis, Krista Jeannotte, Andre Chandra |
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9. Performing Organization Name and Address Cambridge Systematics, Inc. |
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11. Contract or Grant No. DTFH61-01-C-00181 | |||
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13. Type of Report and Period Covered Final Report | ||
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15. Supplementary Notes FHWA COTR: John Halkias, Office of Transportation Management | |||
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16. Abstract This primer provides an overview of traffic analysis tools in the transportation analysis process. Different categories of traffic analysis tools are defined, and the challenges and limitations of using traffic analysis tools is presented. A specific comparison between Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) analysis and traffic simulation-based analysis is provided. Criteria for selecting the appropriate type of traffic analysis tool are described. A list of traffic analysis tools within each category and their corresponding website links is provided in an appendix . This is the first volume in a series of volumes in the Traffic Analysis
Toolbox. The other volumes currently in the Traffic Analysis Toolbox are: | |||
17. Key Words Traffic analysis tools, traffic simulation, highway capacity |
18. Distribution Statement No restrictions. This document is available to the public through the National Information Service, Springfield, VA 22161. | ||
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