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1. Industrial Training Report of Training Done at Jiyamau, Gomti Nagar
SRMGPC LUCKNOW [INDIA]
Training Report ppt
Topic- Industrial Training Report
of Training Done at Jiyamau,
Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
By
Abhinav [1112200004]
Under Guidance of-
Mr. Mrityunjay Yadv
Assitant Engineer
C.D.-I, P.W.D., Lucknow

2. Introduction
A traffic study is an engineering investigation to evaluate a
transportation system.
A study typically consists of collecting data, projecting
traffic volumes, and identifying the improvements required
for the transportation system. Studies are performed on
intersections and also non-intersection roadway segments
to determine what improvements are warranted and how
they might lead to a better road for motorists, cyclists,
pedestrians and other users.

3. The need for traffic signals and speed zones is also
determined by traffic studies, which have similar
application in the analysis of traffic management in work
zones.
The two basic methods of Traffic Counting are-
Manual Observation
 Automatic Recording
• Typical equipment needed for manual counts are:
 Tally Sheets, or
 Mechanical Count Boards, or
 Electronic Count Boards

4. Traffic Engineering Studies
Traffic studies may be grouped into
three main categories:
(1) Inventories,
(2) Administrative studies, and
(3) Dynamic studies.

5. Traffic Engineering Studies
(1) Inventories:
provide a list or graphic display of
existing information, such as:
street widths,
parking spaces,
transit routes,
traffic regulations.

6. Traffic Engineering Studies
(2) Administrative studies
use existing engineering records, available in
government agencies and departments.
include the results of surveys, which may involve:
field measurements and/or
aerial photography.

7. Traffic Engineering Studies
(3) Dynamic traffic studies
involve the collection of data under operational
conditions and
include studies of:
speed,
traffic volume,
travel time and delay,
parking, and
crashes.
They are described in detail in this chapter.

8. Traffic Engineering Studies

9. Manual Observation
Manual traffic counting requires trained observers.
They must be relieved periodically to avoid fatigue and
degraded performance.
Breaks of 10 to 15 minutes should be scheduled at least
every 2 hours.
If data collection period is more than 8 hours, breaks of 30
to 45 minutes should be allowed every 4 hours.
The automatic counting method involves the laying of
surface detectors (such as pneumatic road tubes) or
subsurface detectors (such as magnetic or electronic
contact devices) on the road. These detect the passing
vehicle and transmit the information to a recorder, which is
connected to the detector at the side of the road.

10. Types of Counts
Different types of traffic counts are carried out, depending
on the anticipated use of the data to be collected. They are:
Cordon Counts
Screen Line Counts
Intersection Counts
Pedestrian Volume Counts, and
Periodic Volume Counts (Continuous,
Control, and Coverage Counts)

11. Cordon Counts
1. Cordon Counts
When information is required on vehicle
accumulation within an area, a cordon count is
undertaken.
The area for which the data are required is cordoned
off by an imaginary closed loop.
The intersection of each street crossing the cordon
line is taken as a count station where volume counts of
vehicles and /or persons entering and leaving the
cordon area are undertaken.

12. Screen Line Counts
2. Screen Line Counts
The study area is divided into large sections by
running imaginary lines across it.
Traffic counts are taken at each point where a road
crosses the screen line.
Data collected facilitates the detection of variations in
the traffic volume and traffic flow direction due to the
changes in the land-use pattern of the area.

13. Intersection Counts
3. Intersection Counts
Intersection counts are taken to determine vehicle
classification, through movements and turning
movements at intersections.
Data collected are mainly used in determining phase
lengths and cycle times for signalized intersections
and also for channelization at the intersections.

14. Pedestrian Volume Counts
4. Pedestrian Volume Counts
Volume counts of pedestrians are made at locations
such as mid-blocks, crosswalks, and transit stations.
Counts are usually made to evaluate the existing or
proposed pedestrian facilities.

15. Periodic Volume Counts
5. Periodic Volume Counts
In order to obtain certain traffic volume data, such as
AADT, it is necessary to obtain data continuously.
However, it is not feasible to collect continuous data on
all roads because of the cost involved.

16. Traffic Analysis

17. Findings

18. Conclusion
The Gomti Nagar region has benefitted from the
growth of the past few decades. But the fiscal,
economic and governmental conditions that made the
1970 to 2007 growth boom occur are effectively over.
Public funds for transportation projects must be
targeted in the future in a manner that leverages the
strategic benefits of the investment through real
coordinated land use strategies.

19. Reference
https://www.onlinepublications.austroads.com.au/ite
ms/AGTM03-13
Wikipedia
http://www.in.gov/indot/files/tia_app.pdf
http://www.ite.org/bookstore/TOC/TB-010A-E_
TOCindex.pdf
Traffic Engineering by L. R. Kadiyali

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