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Appendix E: Station Examples (with GPS Locations) |
Traffic Recorder Instruction Manual
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TxDOT Manual System
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Manual Notice 2012-1
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1.
Introduction
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1.
Overview of Manual
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Manual’s Focus
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Importance of Traffic Data
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General Description of Work
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Traffic Counters’ Requirement
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2.
Collecting and Posting Reliable Traffic Data
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Collecting Reliable Data
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Accurately Posting Data
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3.
Definitions
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2.
Safety
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1.
Introduction
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2.
Proper Attire
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Headgear
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Safety Vest
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Footwear
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Clothing
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3.
Traffic Counter Vehicle
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Safety Standards
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Collisions
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Strandings
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4.
Traffic Counter Safety
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Working at Night
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Working in Heat
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Working in Inclement Weather
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Compromised Condition of Counter
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Distractions
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Dangerous People
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Emergency Contacts
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5.
Road Conditions
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Available Reports
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Wireless Internet Access
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TxDOT Safety Rest Areas
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TxDOT Travel Information Centers
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3.
Preparing for Vehicle Classification Counts
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1.
Equipment and Supplies
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Required Equipment and Supplies
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Recommended Supplies
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2.
Reviewing Assigned Schedule
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Schedule Information
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3.
Counting Station
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Locating Station
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Parking
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Posting State Traffic Survey Sign
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Leaving Site
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4.
Synchronizing Timepiece
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Using the Internet for Official Time
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Using the Telephone for UTC Time
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5.
Trip Checklist
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4.
Classifying Vehicles
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1.
Classification Categories
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FHWA 13-Category Scheme
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Classification Table
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2.
Vehicle Classification Descriptions
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Motorcycles
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Passenger Cars
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Pickups, Panels, Vans
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Buses
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Single Unit Trucks
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Combination Trucks (Pulling Trailers)
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5.
Counting Vehicles
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1.
Counting Instructions
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Introduction
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Directional (Two-Way) Counts
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Three-Way Counts
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Four-Way Counts
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6.
Using Form 1617A
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1.
Setting Up Form 1617A
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Required Format
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Header Information
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2.
Form 1617A Blocks
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General Information
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Counting Scenarios
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3.
Entering Numerical Data
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Hours
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Motorcycles
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Cars and Pickups
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Other Vehicles
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Weather and Traffic
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Reset Counter
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4.
Calculating Totals
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7.
Communications
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1.
Internal Communication
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Reporting Problems
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2.
Dealing with the Public
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Harassment by the Public
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Requests for Traffic Counts
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3.
Law Enforcement Inquiries
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Identification Documents
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A.
Vehicle Classification Using FHWA 13-Category Scheme
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B.
Form 1617A (Example)
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C.
TxDOT District Map and Code Numbers
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D.
Schedule Example
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E.
Station Examples (with GPS Locations)
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F.
Form 1617A Header Information
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G.
Texas Counties and Code Numbers
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H.
Submitting Data to TPP
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1.
Traffic Counter Duties
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Providing Field Data
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Software Requirements
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2.
Excel Data Entry Instructions
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About the Excel Spreadsheets
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The Data Entry Process
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Validating Data Entry
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3.
Converting Excel Files to Text Files
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Example of a Text File
Appendix E: Station Examples (with GPS Locations)
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