30.4.2. Types of volume measurements

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does AADT stand for?

   Hint

   Think about annual traffic volume.

2. 2.

   Why is AAWT important?

   Hint

   Consider how weekdays differ from weekends.

3. 3.

   What is the AADT?

   • Daily average in summer
   • Annual average daily traffic
   • Weekly traffic volume

   Hint

   Focus on the annual aspect.

4. 4.

   AAWT focuses on traffic measurements during weekends: true or false?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Specifically think about which days are included.

5. 5.

   Design a measurement plan for a permanent traffic count monitor at a newly constructed highway section. What factors should be considered?

   Hint

   Think about both daily and seasonal traffic behaviors.

6. 6.

   If you recorded a total of 450,000 vehicles during peak periods over 90 days, how would you calculate the Average Peak Daily Traffic?

   Hint

   Remember to divide total vehicles by the number of peak days.