Overview
This primer provides an overview of traffic analysis tools in the transportation analysis process. Different categories of traffic analysis tools are defined, and the challenges and limitations of using traffic analysis tools is presented. A specific comparison between Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) analysis and traffic simulation-based analysis is provided. Criteria for selecting the appropriate type of traffic analysis tool are described. A list of traffic analysis tools within each category and their corresponding website links is provided in an appendix.
Link to the Traffic Analysis Tools Program.
Source Organization Location
Washington
DC
Operations Area of Practice
Simulation Analysis
Traffic Signal Timing Software
Traffic Impact Assessment
Data Acquisition, Support and Hosting
GIS tools
System Performance Definition, Monitoring and Reporting
Regional environmental data sets and models
Travel Demand Forecasting
Economic and Investment Analysis Tools
Cost / Benefit Analysis
Decision Criteria for ITS Device Type and Location
Content Type
Background Material
Role in Organization
Senior Engineer
Principal Engineer
Director / Program Manager
CEO / GM / Commissioner
Senior Manager
Publishing Organization
FHWA