DSS’s Midblock counts data report, also known as Link Counts, measures the total vehicle volume and vehicle classification, Typically over 24-hour, 48-hour and 7-day time periods. This report delivers lane-by-lane classifications and volumes for up to twelve lanes.
If bi-directional traffic and is useful for average daily traffic counts. The volume of vehicles crossing an arbitrary line, some distance from an intersection. Midblock counts may have some classifications but it involves only the classifications of vehicles. Classification categories may be as simple as ‘car’ and ‘truck’ or extend up to the full 12 Austroads classifications. Midblock crosswalks ease crossings to places that people want to go but that are not well served by the existing traffic network.
These pedestrian crossings, which commonly occur at schools, parks, museums, waterfronts, and other destinations, have historically been overlooked or difficult to access, creating unsafe or unpredictable situations for both pedestrians and vehicles. Mid-block pedestrian crossings are marked crosswalks placed between intersections. They look similar to intersection crosswalks but often incorporate several design features to increase safety.
The major goal classified traffic volume count is to draw inferences on the basis of data collected. To provide possible solutions and improvement suggestion for the problem identified. The objectives covered in it include identifying the hourly distribution of vehicles and peak hour, identify levels of service and compare modal composition on different hierarchy of roads in our study area.
Mid-block crossings frequently include pedestrian islands, which provide a safe resort for pedestrians crossing two-way traffic. In one way users can check traffic, cross to the island, and before continuing to cross , check the traffic in the other direction. Yield lines can be set back to require vehicles to stop further away from the intersection. to calm traffic by slowing speeds, and to make pedestrians more visible to drivers Bulb-outs that constrict the roadway can be used. Where traffic volumes are heavy, mid-block crossings can be signalized to further increase safety and soothe. Many people do not go out of their way to cross at constituted intersections. Instead, they choose to cross the street using the most direct route, even if that means crossing several lanes of busy traffic. Mid-block pedestrian crossings decrease random and irregular crossings associated with a high risk of collisions, especially in areas that heavily travel by pedestrians or where block lengths are long.
