Modernize Census Infrastructure Technology

Ma, Jiaqi; Han, Xu

doi:10.25554/den8-8449

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Modernize Census Infrastructure Technology

2025-04-01
By Ma, Jiaqi ; Han, Xu

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Creators:

Ma, Jiaqi ; Han, Xu
Corporate Creators:

METRANS Transportation Center (Calif.) ; University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology
Subject/TRT Terms:

Alternatives Analysis Data Collection Infrastructure Roadside Unit Life Cycle Costing Recommendations Sensor Technology Traffic Census Traffic Counts Traffic Data Traffic Measurement
Publication/ Report Number:

PSR-23-02 TO 072
DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25554/den8-8449
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final report (April 2024 – April 2025)
Corporate Publisher:

METRANS Transportation Center (Calif.)
Abstract:

This report comprehensively reviews available traffic census technologies, focusing on assessing traditional methods—such as inductive loops, magnetometers, and infrared sensors—and advanced solutions, including video analytics, radar, and LiDAR. The study evaluates each technology's accuracy, cost-effectiveness, ease of implementation, and environmental resilience using a structured evaluation matrix. It also conducts a lifecycle cost analysis to clearly distinguish between traditional systems, known for their affordability and low maintenance needs, and modern technologies, which offer greater data precision and detailed analytics suitable for complex urban and multimodal traffic environments. Based on this thorough analysis, the report provides specific technology recommendations for deployment across various roadway environments, including freeways, arterials, and intersections. Additionally, it outlines best practices for effective training, maintenance protocols, and risk management to ensure sustained performance and reliability of traffic sensing technologies.
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PDF
Funding:

69A3551747109;65A0674
Collection(s):

University Transportation Centers
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