Traffic Counts
Traffic Monitoring is responsible for the collection of
all types of traffic data including traffic volume, vehicle classification,
turning movements and special studies as requested by department
employees. The reporting of traffic volumes is accomplished
through two distinct methods involving the Continuous Count and
Coverage (i.e Short Term ) Count programs. The Continuous Count
Program consists of 52 permanent recorder sites located throughout
the state, monitoring traffic volumes 365 days per year on an hourly
basis.
The Coverage Count Program divides the state into three zones;
the southern/coastal area, the central band and the northern/eastern
portions of the state. Traffic count and vehicle classification
data are collected for 24 hours using road tubes and adjusted to
an Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) volume.
The need for more extensive vehicle classification data by the
department has brought about the development of a Permanent Classification
Program. Currently we have 11 sites collecting continuous
classification data with plans to install roadway sensors and classifier
equipment for 6 additional locations.
The Traffic Monitoring Section is also
responsible for the publication of the Traffic Volume Counts Annual
Report. This book is available for download in the Adobe PDF format , or may be purchased in a hard copy
for $13.00 via mail.
Please note that you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader,
version 6.0 or above to read this document. Please click HERE to get the 6.0 version
of this reader.
Questions or Comments:
Call: 207-624-3620
Fax: 207-624-3621
E mail: Traffic.web@maine.gov
Mailing Address:
Maine Department of Transportation
Traffic Engineering Division
SHS#16, 3 Child Street
Augusta, ME. 04333-0016
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