Chapter 13 - Traffic Forecasting and Analysis Concepts

Chapter 13 Contents

 

13.1. Traffic Forecasting Process

13.1.1.   Data Collection

13.1.2.   Functional Roadway Classification

13.2. Freeway Traffic Analysis and Design

13.2.1.   ITS Technology

13.2.2.   Capacity Analysis and Level of Service (LOS)

13.2.3.   Ramps and Ramp Junctions

13.2.4.   Traffic Management Strategies

13.3. Arterial Traffic Analysis and Design

13.3.1.   Capacity Analysis and LOS

13.3.2.   Traffic Analysis Procedures

13.3.3.   Intersection Traffic Control and Design

13.4. Trip Generation and Assignment for Traffic Impact Studies

13.4.1.   Trip Generation Data

13.4.2.   Traffic Assignment

List of Figures

Figure 13.1. Directional Counts at Three-Leg Intersections

Figure  13.2. Example for Determining Growth Rates  Using Urban Area Transportation Models

List of Tables

Table 13.1. Urbanized Areas with Associated Counties

Table 13.2. Common ITE Land Use Codes