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SRPC’s data collection team is chugging along through some muggy days in the field! Thankfully, some new additions to the crew’s technology and equipment have made a safer and more efficient process that expands our capabilities.
In previous editions, we announced the addition of Leetron camera-based counting. This week, we had Leetron counts at two locations on Route 11. This is not a stretch of road with particularly fast-moving traffic but does have an average annual daily traffic (AADT) count of over 18,500 vehicles per day. This translates to significant time lost waiting for vehicles to pass before staff is able to lay tubes. The Leetron saves staff from needing to cross the roadway. The creator of Leetron, based in Concord, has generously allowed the RPCs use of their demo models to supply additional traffic footage such that the software could count cyclists and pedestrians in the future and potentially conduct turning movement counts at intersections.
SRPC recently received new pedestrian counters from Eco Counter! SRPC now has five such counters, three of which can also count cyclists. Staff will adjust the season plan for data collection now that there is added capacity. SRPC has identified locations in the region where quantifiable data will be useful for the Active Transportation Plan and specific projects. Additional counters allow us space in our schedule for requests from our municipalities. We have had great success with these requests from the Tri Cities this season and are always happy to discuss the best approach for your community.
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