Highway Planning and Traffic Data Quiz

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What is the importance of planning in highway development?

Planning is a prerequisite for any engineering activity or project, including the development of a highway network or system in a country.

What does highway planning involve?

Highway planning involves the estimation of current and future traffic volumes on a road network.

Why is traffic data beneficial for highway planning?

Traffic data helps determine the best type of road (MDR, NH, SH) to be created on a given path.

What is the purpose of traffic surveys?

<p>Traffic surveys aim to capture data that accurately reflects the real-world traffic situation in a specific area.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some traditional methods used for traffic surveys?

<p>Traditional methods include human counters, pressure hoses, piezo-electric sensors, radars, or custom HW image analysis appliances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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