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

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Section 5: Trip Checklist

This list may not have everything you can think of to make your trip successful, but it should be helpful.

• safety headgear, vest, and shoes
• vehicle maintenance
• road conditions
• synchronize timepiece
• assigned count schedule sheet
• tally counter
• State Traffic Survey sign and anchor
• Form 1617A (with completed headers)
• pencils (graphite lead only)
• clipboard (extra long)
• calculator
• flashlight
• drinking water
• first aid kit
• fire extinguisher
• Traffic Recorder Instruction Manual
• GPS receiver
• Texas highway map
• Supervisor’s phone number
• emergency weather radio