The Traffic Count Report provides an overview of the traffic flows in Tyne and Wear in 2007.
The report contains data on flows in 2007 and in most cases for the 5 previous years. Monthly information for 2007 for each site is given in the appendix where possible. Some of the data given is obtained from the Highways Agency; the rest is obtained from TADUs network of traffic counters across Tyne and Wear.
The data has been grouped into the Local Transport Plan (LTP ) cordons and corridors. The cordons cover district, centre, some local centres and county boundaries. Screenline data for the two main rivers (Wear and Tyne) is also incorporated into this report. A graph of flows is included in most cases and plans show the location of the count sites.
The data should be regarded as a snapshot of each year and note should be taken of any factors that may have influenced the flows during the course of the year. It is important to remember that count sites can be influenced by road works, vandalism, incidents and thefts of equipment that may take the site out of operation for part of a year. Where feasible these problems are rectified as soon as possible. The report endeavours to reflect significant technical issues in the text.
Tyne and Wear Traffic and Accident Data Unit (TADU ) are able to monitor such a volume of traffic counters because many of the sites are connected using telemetry communications. This means that Tyne and Wear has a wealth of traffic count data and in some instances speed and classified data, the data shown in this document is volumetric, the sites that can provide speed and classified data are those sites that have a S or C suffix on their site number within the data held in the Appendix.
We hope that this report will give you an indication of the type of and volume of data that TADU can provide. Feedback is always welcome to help us to deliver a better service.