Traffic Data Collection

A project cannot be properly designed without accurate traffic data. French Engineering, LLC (FE) has been successfully collecting traffic data since our creation in 2004. 

In terms of quality, we typically use long-term, experienced technicians trained in proper equipment set up. Our videos are processed at Miovision for our turning movement counts. For automated traffic recorder counts, we use Miovision, JAMAR, or count manually depending on the necessary level of vehicle classification. We have developed an observation form for queue monitoring, traffic signal equipment operation and safety reporting that our technicians use to supplement the traffic counts and provide our clients with additional data. For flexibility and value, we use in-house equipment.

In-house equipment:

• Video cameras (13)
• AI video camera with onboard processing and speed detection (1)
• Automated Traffic Records (ATR) (8)
• JAMAR Black Cat II Radar
• Manual Speed Radar Detector

Past Experience:

• INRIX Studies
• Video Turning Movement Counts (TMC)
• Manual Turning Movement Counts (TMC)
• Automatic Traffic Recorder (ATR) Counts
• Floating Car Travel Time Studies
• Saturation Flow Rate (SFR) Studies
• Non-intrusive, portable microwave counts for high-volume roadways
• Spot Speed Studies at high-volume locations
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Counts
• Data Collection Support for traffic signal upgrades and retiming
• Postcard Surveys
• ArcPad GIS Data Collection
• Origin – Destination (O-D) Studies
• FHWA & Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Classifications

The key to traffic data collection is not only quality, it is also collecting the right data for the right project. Our engineers directly oversee every project. Should our clients need assistance, we have the expertise to guide them on the type and quantity of traffic data needed.

Recent Traffic Data Collection Projects

• SR 3069 Road Diet (PennDOT District 11-0)
• Punxsutawney Borough, Clarion Area and Brookville Area (PennDOT District 10-0)
• SR 201 at I-70 PEL study (PennDOT District 12-0)
• Allegheny Paving Projects (Allegheny Co)
• Beaver Ave (City of Pittsburgh)
• Statewide Traffic Counts (PennDOT)
• SR 376-A68 Parkway West (PennDOT District 11-0)

Current Service Areas: Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and Ohio