Traffic Data Collection, Analysis and Validation Workshop

Symmons Madge Associates Ltd.
Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, Glasgow, Slough, United Kingdom

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online/Live | On-site/In-house | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' Any traffic analysis and subsequent design has to be based on sound data. Any work based on inaccurate or unreliable traffic data is open to question at a later stage. Correcting such uncertainty can lead to delays and significant extra cost. It is important to be sure that traffic data are appropriate, and collected in a controlled and auditable manner to avoid such issues. However, often budgets for data collection are limited, and it is important to understand the risks run by constraining budgets. There is always a tension in deciding how much to spend in order to reduce risk. This course is designed to explore these issues and give delegates a sound understanding of the data collection process.

Aims & Objectives:
The course aims to provide delegates with:

guidance on choosing the appropriate type of traffic survey in different circumstances
an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of traffic survey, including safety issues
an introduction to preparing a survey brief
the basic information needed to understand and review survey outputs
practical experience of a number of tasks in the survey process
Learning outcomes:
On completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

Describe a variety of methods for common forms of traffic data collection
Determine how to select the best form of traffic survey to provide appropriate data
Examine the cost vs accuracy trade-off in planning data collection
List the considerations necessary when planning traffic surveys
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of carrying out surveys in-house against commissioning sub-contractors
Understand how to search for common inconsistencies and errors in survey results

Course Outline:
Introductions and rapport building
Overview of course
Presentation: "Why do we collect traffic data?"
Background/history
Basic principles
Advantages and disadvantages of collection methods
Presentation: "Types of survey"
Human observation
Video recording
Sensor output recording
Questionnaire surveys
Practical: in pairs, discuss and select best way to survey in a number of scenarios; full group discuss of solutions
Presentation: Planning surveys
Defining what is needed
Balancing data accuracy and scope against value-for-money
Preparing a brief
Do-it-yourself or commission subcontractors?
Pre-survey preparation
Practical: small groups - prepare a survey brief; full group discussion of briefs
Presentation: Carrying out surveys
Practical: individual - analysing movements from video; full group - comparing results
Presentation: Checking and validating survey output
Practical: individual - reviewing example survey results for inconsistencies and errors; full group - discussion of results
Workshop - open discussion with tutors responding to delegate questions
...''

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:01446 775959

School Address/Venue(s):

Vale Forge
North Road
Cowbridge
Vale of Glamorgan
CF71 7DF
United Kingdom

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