Modeling Hurricane Evacuation Traffic: A Mobile Real-Time Traffic Counter for Monitoring Hurricane Evacuation Traffic Conditions [Report]

Ishak, Sherif; Alecsandru, Ciprian; Zhang, Yan; Seedah, Dan

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Modeling Hurricane Evacuation Traffic: A Mobile Real-Time Traffic Counter for Monitoring Hurricane Evacuation Traffic Conditions [Report]

2006-04-01
By Ishak, Sherif ; Alecsandru, Ciprian ; Zhang, Yan

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English

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Creators:

Ishak, Sherif ; Alecsandru, Ciprian ; Zhang, Yan ; Seedah, Dan
Corporate Creators:

Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, La.). Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Federal Highway Administration
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Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA/LA.06/402
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

Louisiana
Corporate Publisher:

Louisiana State University. Department of Civil and Environmental Engieering
Description:

In this research report, an investigation was conducted to identify a suitable traffic monitoring device for collecting traffic data during actual emergency evacuation conditions that may result from hurricanes in Louisiana. The study reviewed thoroughly the technical features and capabilities of a set of state-of-the-art traffic monitoring devices produced by different manufacturers. The selection criteria included cost, degree of mobility, ease of installation and calibration, resilience to adverse weather conditions, and real-time communication options. The comparative evaluation showed that the Remote Traffic Microwave Sensor (RTMS) meets all selection criteria when combined with a trailer for mobility and a cellular modem for real-time wireless communication. The mobile RTMS system was acquired and assembled at the Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC) facility to collect traffic measurements in future hurricane-related studies.
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PDF
Funding:

LTRC Project Number: 03-1SS;State Project Number: 736-99-1116
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/22140/dot_22140_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 4.21 MB]
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US Transportation Collection
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