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1. 1 3 1 6 USING this sm 1 4 CHAPTER ONE Getting Started with Traffic Tracker 1 1 Overview of Traffic Tracker Traffic Tracker is a software program that enables you to collect and analyze time based traffic flow data The program allows you to design a data collection screen that is a graphical representation of the location where you are collecting data During the data collection process you press a number or letter key called a trigger on the keyboard each time a particular traffic event occurs Each time you press a trigger key the current time is recorded in a data file The key that you pressed is also recorded in the data file so that you can distinguish between separate events Once you have collected data using Traffic Tracker you can analyze the data in a variety of ways Traffic Tracker consists of three components You design data collection screens called Environments in the Environment Editor You use these screens to collect data using the Data Collector You then analyze the data using the Analysis Package 1 2 system requirements for using Traffic Tracker Software Your computer must have one of the following operating systems installed Windows 96 Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows ME or Windows XP Traffic Tracker will perform a wide range of basic analysis functions on your traffic flow data If you want to perform further analysis you will need to have a spreadsheet suc2. Open a Data File Look in C Templates eastbound zips csv S run033 csv i d l2 S Fagh csv History RS 66 csv data csv speed data csv WBhoox csv RS 666 csv isubk csv AQ TESFILE csv HS abc csv csv Btest csv Desktop RS abcx csv csv 5 n3 Book2 csv 38 mallcombined csv 5 n3 eastbound macd csv RS eastbound mall csv SEJRESULT csv warra csv csv queue 5 A comma File name aueue data csv J pen E Files of type Comma Delimited Text Files csv Open as read only TT Analysis Package queue data csv File Edit Column Data Column Math Operations Column Summary Options Wizards Help Tracker s Data 09 00 02 68 09 00 03 72 09 00 04 35 09 00 06 02 09 00 07 75 09 00 10 82 09 00 09 31 09 00 09 68 09 00 11 72 09 00 12 55 09 00 13 58 09 00 14 33 09 00 15 63 09 00 16 99 09 00 17 66 09 00 20 22 09 00 20 68 09 00 23 53 09 00 22 22 09 00 23 88 09 00 25 60 09 00 27 12 09 00 28 86 09 00 29 47 09 00 30 73 09 00 30 96 09 00 31 88 09 00 34 47 09 00 36 09 09 00 37 23 09 00 35 83 09 00 36 98 09 00 38 92 09 00 40 08 09 00 41 47 09 00 42 39 09 00 43 57 09 00 44 86 09 00 47 06 09 00 47 68 09 00 49 47 09 00 53 07 09 00 49 15 09 00 53 32 09 00 54 71 Figure 4 15 Queue data text file Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 19 4 3 3 Open t
3. Calculate Flow Rates 5 Click to begin Figure 4 9 Specify parameters for the flow routine ralciilatina flaw the first column for Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 15 4 2 5 Calculate flow rates When you click Calculate Flow Rates the summary process will begin Summary calculations are performed for each interval The start time for each interval will be placed in the results column that you specified Figure 4 10 The summary information for the various flow rates will be placed in the adjacent columns on the same row as the interval s start time Results will be displayed in the columns you TT Analysis Package flow data csv File Edit Column Data Column Math Operations Column Summary Options Wizards Help 1 5 3 4 8 3 B 2 7 esu Flow 1 13 00 01 31 13 00 02 51 13 00 03 56 1300 04 36 13 00 05 15 13 00 11 27 13 00 13 38 13 00 14 82 13 00 15 93 130000 720 360 360 13 00 06 41 13 00 12 59 13 00 07 22 13 00 17 56 13 00 38 92 13 00 31 78 13 00 16 71 13 00 55 20 130010 360 720 13 00 15 29 13 00 14 07 13 00 25 24 13 00 19 41 13 00 44 56 13 00 33 27 13 00 18 29 13 00 56 61 13 00 20 1080 360 13 00 20 75 13002881 13002721 13 00 34 84 13 00 45 86 130030 720 13 00 22 28 1300403 13 00 50 28 13 00 47 73 130040 13 00 23 78 13 00 51 59 13 00 30 29 13 00 53 06 13 00 36 29 13 00 42 50 13 00 48 83 13 00 53 70 Figure 4 10 Summary report for flow rate T
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5. Start Time hh mm ss you are already in the br or letter key will data collector exists rent and the trigger that you select ded but you just won t t Figure 3 5 Press corresponding trigger key each time an event occurs Traffic Tracker Chapter One 1 3 For example suppose you decide at last minute that you want to record number of large trucks that are turning right You might decide to use the letter as your trigger and press whenever a large truck turns right Traffic Tracker Chapter One 1 4 3 5 2 Synchronizing multiple users during data collection There may be a project that requires more than one person to participate in the data collection process For this situation develop data collection environments for each user and make sure that each environment uses unique trigger keys Set the start time for each user to the same time and have everyone press the Start Pause button at the same time Multiple data files can be merged into one file in Traffic Tracker s Analysis Package making it easy to analyze them all 3 6 Exit the Data Collector When you are finished with data collection click Exit Figure 3 6 Your data will be saved in a comma delimited text file with the extension i TT Data Collector test csv x Duis lection Paused press the Start Pause 1 Label for Data Collector Click Exit to end data Start Time hh mm ss coll
6. select the type of report you want under Results and the units of the results Then specify the length units for the speed traps and enter the first column in which you would like the results to appear Finally click Calculate Speeds to begin the summary process Find Summarize Interval Speeds Wizard Cf x Start Time hh mm ss 15 00 00 2 End Time hh mm ss 16 01 00 interval size or column bes E click Default names for Default Interval Interval speed 3 Select type of Results Interval Units the program report and units Average Speed Seconds will select an of results Variance Minutes Flow Rate veh hr Hours interval Speed Data Columns 1 Enter calculation Units of Results Miles Hour Kilometers Hour Feet Second Meters Second 5 Enter the name of the first 4 Enter unit length First Column for Results for speed Insert Length Units column for Feet Remove C Meters Calculate Speeds Cancel 6 Click to begin Figure 4 29 Enter parameters for the Speeds routine calculating Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 31 4 4 5 Determine speeds When you click Calculate Speeds the summary process will begin Summary calculations are performed for each interval The start time for each interval will be placed in the results
7. THE ANALYSIS PACKAGE EE LEE 4 33 4 6 EXIT TRAFFIC TRACKER qe 4 34 Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 7 CHAPTER FOUR Analyzing your Data with 4 1 Introduction Once you have collected event data you can use Traffic Tracker s Analysis Package to extract and analyze the values that interest you The Analysis Package allows you to analyze data in a variety of ways but the program also features three mini wizards that greatly simplify the determination of flow rate delay and speeds This chapter will describe how to use these mini wizards in the context of three example intersections Turn to the following sections of this chapter for specific instructions on using each of the mini wizards Section 4 2 Determining Flow Rates Section 4 3 Determining Delays Section 4 4 Determining Vehicle Speeds For more detailed instructions on the Analysis Package s additional features and tools select Help from the menu bar in the Analysis Package Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 8 42 determining flow rate This example uses data that was collected in one of Traffic Tracker s environment templates named Simple Four Way Intersection Figure 4 1 You could use this template as is for your data collection you could modify it to your situation or you could create an entirely new environment for your intersection modeled on this one i TT Data Collector flow data csy Lx Waiting to S
8. represents the real traffic environment in which you will be collecting data This graphic representation greatly simplifies and clarifies the data collection process whether you are working out in the field in a traffic situation or in the office viewing a videotape In your data collection environment you can place lines representing roadway elements text describing the environment and graphic elements called data collectors Data collectors are symbols that you place in your drawing in the locations where you want to record events When you place a data collector in your environment you assign a trigger key to that data collector Whenever you press that trigger key during the data collection process the data collector records the current time and the key that you pressed You can choose to create a unique environment for each data collection situation or you can modify one of the pre drawn templates provided in Traffic Tracker 2 2 Open an Environment If you want to create a new unique environment select Create an Environment from the main Traffic Tracker screen Figure 2 1 If you prefer to not start from scratch creating an environment Traffic Tracker contains five templates with pre drawn environments You can use these templates as they are or you can modify them to fit your needs To access the templates click Edit an Environment Figure 2 1 Tracker Click here to Click here to edi
9. time for each interval will be placed in the results column that you specified Figure 4 20 The summary information for the various delays will be placed in the adjacent columns on the same row as the interval s start time Results will be displayed in the columns you specified TT Analysis Package queue data csv File Edit Column Data Column Math Operations Column Summary Wizards Help 3 2 1 09 00 02 68 09 00 03 72 09 00 04 35 09 00 06 02 09 00 07 75 03 00 10 82 09 00 09 31 09 00 09 68 03 00 11 72 09 00 12 55 09 00 13 58 09 00 14 33 09 00 15 63 09 00 16 99 09 00 17 66 09 00 20 22 09 00 20 68 09 00 23 53 09 00 22 22 09 00 23 88 09 00 25 60 09 00 27 12 09 00 28 86 09 00 29 47 09 00 30 73 09 00 30 96 09 00 31 88 09 00 34 47 09 00 36 09 09 00 37 23 09 00 35 83 09 00 36 98 09 00 38 32 09 00 40 08 09 00 41 47 09 00 42 39 09 00 43 57 09 00 44 86 09 00 47 06 09 00 47 68 09 00 49 47 09 00 53 07 09 00 49 15 09 00 53 32 09 00 54 71 00 1 1962890 09 00 20 1 2871093 09 00 30 99869791 09 00 40 2 1586314 Figure 4 20 Summary report for delay Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 24 4 4 determining vehicle speeds This example uses data collected in of Traffic Tracker s environment templates named Speed Measurement Template Figure 4 21 You could use this template as is for your data collection you could modify it to your situation or you could creat
10. 4 36 13 00 05 15 13 00 11 27 13 00 13 38 13 00 14 82 13 00 15 93 13 00 06 41 13 00 12 59 13 00 07 22 13 00 17 56 13 00 38 92 13 00 31 78 13 00 16 71 13 00 55 20 13 00 15 29 13 00 14 07 13 00 25 24 13 00 19 41 13 00 44 56 13 00 33 27 13 00 18 29 13 00 56 61 13 00 20 75 13 00 28 81 13 00 27 21 13 00 34 84 13 00 45 86 13 00 22 28 13 00 40 93 13 00 50 28 13 00 47 73 13 00 23 78 13 00 51 53 13 00 30 29 13 00 53 06 13 00 36 29 13 00 42 50 13 00 48 83 13 00 53 70 Figure 4 5 Simple Four Way Intersection data file Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 11 4 2 3 Open Flow Wizard With the data file open select Wizards and Find Interval Flow Rate from the menu bar Figure 4 6 TT Analysis Package flow data csv File Edit Column Data Column Math Operations Column Summary Options Wizards Help Find Summarize Interval Delays 13001259 13 00 07 22 1300 17 56 13 00 38 92 12__ind Summarize Interval Speeds 130014 07 13 00 25 24 13001941 13 00 44 56 13 00 33 27 13 00 18 29 13 00 56 61 13002881 13002721 1300 34 84 13 00 45 85 13 00 40 99 13 00 50 28 13 00 47 73 13 00 51 59 13005305 Figure 4 6 Select Find Interval Flow Rate Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 12 4 2 4 Specify parameters for determining flow rate When you select the Flow wizard from the menu bar the following screen will display Figure 4 7 Use this screen to specify all the paramet
11. Data allow you to access each of the program s functions Traffic Tracker Chapter One 1 2 Figure 1 2 Traffic Tracker s main screen 1 5 GETTING HELP WITH TRAFFIC TRACKER There are two ways to get help in using Traffic Tracker 1 User Manual This manual illustrates how to use Traffic Tracker by providing step by step instructions for collecting and summarizing three kinds of traffic data e Flow rates e Delays e Speeds 2 Online Help The Traffic Tracker online help system is available from within the program select Help from the main menu or from within each program function screen Traffic Tracker s online help system provides an in depth look at each of the program s functions and features as well as answers to specific questions If after reading the manual and using the online help system you still have problems with the program contact NIATT at the University of Idaho niatt uidaho edu or 208 885 0576 Traffic Tracker Chapter One 1 3 1 6 Using this Manual Chapter 1 introduces Traffic Tracker It provides an overview of the program lists the system requirements for using the program describes how to install the Traffic Tracker software and access Traffic Tracker s functions and explains how to get help for using the program Chapter 2 describes how to use the program s Environment Editor Chapter 3 describes how to use the program s Data Collector Chapter 4 describes how to use the program
12. Development of Video Based and Other Automated Traffic Data Collection Methods Traffic Tracker Manual FINAL REPORT FEBRUARY 2004 Budget Number KLK203 N04 02 Prepared for OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION U S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Prepared by National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology University of Idaho Michael Kyte Melissa Lines User Manual Program Version 3 0 April 2003 At the University of Idaho Table of Contents Chapter One Getting Started with Traffic Tracker 1 1 Overview of Traffic Tracker 1 2 System Requirements for Using Traffic Tracker 1 3 Installing Traffic Tracker 1 4 Accessing Traffic Tracker s Function 1 5 Getting Help with Traffic Tracker 1 6 Using this Manual Chapter Two Creating a Data Collection Environment with the Environment Editor 2 1 Introduction 2 2 Open an Environment 2 3 Place Graphic Elements 2 3 1 Add lines 2 3 2 Add data collectors 2 2 2 5 2 5 2 3 3 1 2 4 Other Features 2 4 1 Delete object 2 4 2 Copy picture 2 4 3 Print environment 2 4 4 Save your environment Chapter Three Collecting Traffic Data with the Data Collector 3 1 Introduction 3 2 Open Data Collector 3 3 Select an Environment 3 4 Specify Where to Save the Data 3 5 Using the Data Collector Screen 3 6 Exit the Data Collector Chapter Four Analyzing your Data with the Analysis Package 4 1 Introduction 4 2 Determining Flow Ra
13. at you have created Figure 3 2 Select an environment and click Open Open Data Collection Environment Look in 3 Templates J E3 ey ia blank four approach inte ion template tdp ja blank three approach intersection template tdp History mltestenviro tdp queue measurement template tdp 4 simple Four way intersection template tdp Desktop speed measurement template tdp Ton My Documents 3 4 Sp wel My Compute When yo es File name tank four approach intersection template bout to collect Figure Files of type Environment Files Cancel desire Click Save My Network as read only 2 Save Data File As Save in Templates E ex E3 x 66 csv History mallcombined csv warra esv csv i XE queue data csv xx csv eastbound macd csv ASJRESULT csv Desktop AS eastbound mall csv S runo33 csv PN PS eastbound zips csv speed data csv p i 5 5 Documents S flow data csv My Comput pul File name esstbound macd csv Save as type Data Files csv My N etwork Traffic Tracker Chapter 1 2 3 5 using the Data Collector screen When you click Save Traffic Tracker s Data Collector screen will open displaying the environment that you selected Figure 3 4 Before you begin data collection first
14. box will display Figure 4 28 allowing you to specify columns containing entrance and exit events for a particular speed trap plus the length of the speed trap including the foot mark There are two ways to specify a column You can either type the column name in the blank field or click the arrow to the right of the field If you click the arrow the insert screen will disappear allowing you to select the column of interest in the data file Once you click on a column the insert screen will reappear with the column name entered in the field When you have entered the columns you wish to analyze and the length of the speed trap click Insert Insert Data Into Speed Wizard Column with Entrance Times ni Column with Exit times 2 Length of Speed Trap Insert After you specify igure 4 29 You can find the s Figure 4 28 Specify columns and length of speed trap name of each additional column in and clicking Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 30 Once you have selected all columns you want to analyze wizard will automatically enter start time and end time encompassing all of the events in the selected columns You may also enter a set of start and end times different than the times selected by the program Next enter an interval or click the Default Interval button to have the program insert an interval for you and select Interval Units Then
15. column that you specified Figure 4 30 The summary information for the various speed traps will be placed in the adjacent columns on the same row as the interval s start time Results will be displayed in the columns you specified i TT Analysis Package speed data2 cs Edit Column Data Column Operations Column Sumi Options Wizards y 18 6081606 19 9051 608 21 0133533 18 6157509 23 9760239 Figure 4 30 Summary report for speed Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 32 4 4 6 Save your data Save your data by selecting File and Save File The data will be saved in csv format which can be read in Excel or any other spreadsheet 4 5 Exit the Analysis package When you are finished summarizing your data exit the Analysis Package by selecting File and Exit Analysis Package from the main menu bar Figure 4 31 TT Analysis Package speed data2a csv File Edit Column Data Column Math Operations Column Summary Options Wizards Help Open File Sr 18 6081606 goare 00 18 9051508 8 01 00 21 0133533 80130 185157509 80105 239760233 01 07 0 01 05 6 Figure 4 31 Exit Analysis Package Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 33 4 6 Exit Traffic Tracker When you click Exit Analysis Package the Analysis Package will close and you will return to the main Traffic Tracker screen Figure 4 32 To exit the program click Traffic Tracker T
16. designate a start time in the Start Time field Using the hh mm ss format hours minutes seconds enter the current time or any other time and the data will be referenced to the time that you provide For example if you are collecting data from a videotape you might want to enter the start time of the videotape so the data will be properly referenced For this example we have entered a start time of 1 23 pm Be sure to enter the time using a 24 hour clock midnight is shown as 0000 6am shown as 0600 noon shown as 1200 6pm shown as 1800 You are now ready to begin data collection Click the Start Pause button to begin data collection and click again to pause collection The timer will begin counting when you click Start Pause and stop when you click the button a second time Hint If you are collecting data from a videotape be sure to pause the videotape every time you pause the data collector TT Data Collector test csv Enter the desired start tine 2 Press the Start Pause Record Label for Data Collector 1 Enter start time 2 Click to t the data start or pause the Figure 3 4 You must enter a start time before beginning data TT Data Collector test csv Data collectors Data Colection Paused display the number of events recorded To restart data collecti 26 press Start Pause b To end data coll the Exit button 11 Label for Data Collector
17. e an entirely new environment for your intersection modeled on this one TT Data Collector speed data csv pe gio S ing to Start Title Speed Measurement Environment TIP Measure the distance between the detection zones and record it TIP Pick very clear markers for the entrance and exit of each measurement zone TIP Begin when the detection zone is empty Start Time hh mm ss Start Pause Exit 4 4 1 Open Analysis Package If Traffic Tracker s analysis function is not already open click Analyze Your Data on the main menu Figure 4 22 Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 25 Traffic Tracker Click Analyze Your Data to access the select Open File TT Analysis Package Figure 4 22 Click Analyze Your Data ASIII Open a Data File Look in Templates z E3 m S run033 csv speed data csy SQ TESFILE csv test csv testfleML csv S x csv Xo Xxx csv eastbound zips csv x fggh csv data csv jsubk csv jubk csv x junk csv mallcombined csv PE eastbound macd csv data csv FE eastbound mall csv AQ RESULT csv trial csv ULT csv warra csv csv A comma Mp Computer exc ing Traffic Tracker s Data Collector E Comma Delimited Text Files csv My Network P Open as read only TT Analysis Fle edt Figure 4 24 Select
18. ection 00 and exit the Traffic Tracker Chapter One 1 5 You will then be notified where your data has been stored Figure 3 7 Click to exit the Data Collector and return to the main Traffic Tracker screen Traffic Tracker File Information x Your data have been stored in a comma delimited text file that can be opened easily in Excel Your data are located in the following file C Documents and Settings mlines MAGGIE Desktop Traffic Tracker Version 3 0 Templates test csv Traffic Tracker Chapter One 1 6 CHAPTER FOUR Analyzing your Data with CONTENTS 4 1 INTRODUCTION PRECEDENT 65 018 4 bis es oe TREE 4 8 4 2 DETERMINING FLOW RATE en van ER o E UR 4 9 4 2 1 Open Analysis Package eese eiiis tasse nnne nnn sana aai 4 9 4 2 2 Select the file to analyze eiae 4 10 4 2 3 Open the Flow Wizard ninh nana anna anna sain rasan anh 4 12 4 2 4 Specify parameters for determining flow rate 4 13 4 2 5 Calculate flow hath rana anna aa aussen rana aa uaa 4 15 4 2 5 Calculate flow
19. enter start time and end time encompassing all of the events in the selected columns You may also enter a set of start and end times different than the times selected by the program Then enter an interval or click the Default Interval button to have the program insert an interval for you and select the Interval Units Next select the type of report under Results and enter the first column in which you would like the results to appear Finally click Calculate Delays to begin the summary process Find Summarize Interval Delays Wizard Delay Data Columns 1 Select Start Time hh mm ss 09 00 00 column names _ End Time hh mm ss 09 00 50 Interval 0 3 Select type of report Default Interval 2 Enter an interval size or click Default Interval and for delay the program will select an Results Interval Units v Average Delay Second Variance C Mies Flow Rate veh hr Cours interval 4 Enter the name of the first column for First Column for Results Results 5 Click to begin cree xx calculating Figure 4 19 Specify parameters for the Delay routine Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 23 4 3 5 Calculate delay When you click Calculate Delays the summary process will begin Summary calculations are performed for each interval The start
20. environment and send it to the Clipboard by clicking the Copy Picture button Figure 2 7 You can then paste your picture into MS Word or other programs using the paste command 2 4 32 Print environment You can print a copy of your data collection environment by clicking the Print Environment button Figure 2 7 2 4 4 Save your environment To save your environment click the Exit Editor and Save Changes button Figure 2 7 You will be asked to name this environment before the program saves the file To discard your work click Exit Without Saving Changes Traffic Tracker Chapter One 1 5 Click to make a Click to print a copy nf tha amp avirnnmaent of the anvihanmant Click to TT Environment Editor New Environment exit with Exit Editor and Save Changes Copy Picture or without Exit Without Saving Changes saving 4 Add Lines Trigger In Click to AddaDataCollector delete re AddTex Test to Add Descriptive text Descriptive text Delete Object Help Figure 2 7 Other features of Traffic Tracker s Environment Editor After clicking either Save button you will exit the Environment Editor and return to Traffic Tracker s main screen Traffic Tracker Chapter One 1 6 CHAPTER THREE Collecting Traffic Data with ilL aa Aake ae ee 3 2 OPEN DATA GOLLEGTOR ichateswsietadsccthdcutusteatacestedde
21. ers for determining flow rate First specify the columns containing events for which you want to determine flow rates Begin by clicking the Insert button Find Interval Flow Rates Wizard Columns Containing the Movements of Interest Start Time hh mm ss End Time hh mm ss Interval Size Default Interval Results Interval Units Veh Hour Seconds C Vehicles Minutes Hours Click Ineart First Column for Results lt Insert Remove Calculate Flow Rates Figure 4 7 Click Insert specify columns Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 13 When you click Insert the following dialog box will display Figure 4 8 allowing you to specify a column containing a movement event time There are two ways to specify a column You can either type the column name in the blank field or click the arrow to the right of the field If you click the arrow the insert screen will disappear allowing you to select the column of interest in the data file Once you click on a column the insert screen will reappear with the column name entered in the field When you have entered the column click Insert Insert Data into Flow Wizard Column with Flow Rate Data Insert Figure 4 8 column name click arrow to select column and enter its name After you click Insert the Flow Rates wizard will reappear with the column
22. h as Excel or Access installed Hardware Your computer must be equipped with a minimum 200 MHz processor and 32 Mb of ram 1 3 Installing Traffic Tracker The Traffic Tracker Installation CD contains five files e Setup exe SETUP LST Traffic Tracker CAB Traffic Tracker Chapter 1 1 e Traffic Tracker User Manual e ReadMe To begin the installation process double click on Setup exe You will enter the standard Windows installation program Follow the clear and simple instructions to install Traffic Tracker When installation is complete you will see the following screen Figure 1 1 Click Traffic Tracker will now appear in your START menu Traffic Tracker Setup Traffic Tracker Setup was completed successfully Figure 1 1 Traffic Tracker was installed successfully on your computer Click OK 1 4 Accessing Traffic Tracker s Functions When you click Traffic Tracker on the START menu the main Traffic Tracker screen will display Figure 1 2 of Traffic Tracker s functions are accessed from this screen You must exit one function and return to this screen in order to enter another function The first link About Traffic Tracker provides basic information about the program and its history The second link Traffic Tracker Help accesses the program s online help system The next four links Create an Environment Edit an Environment Collect Data and Analyze Your
23. he Delay Wizard With the data file open select Wizards Find Summarize Interval Delays from the menu bar Figure 4 16 TT Analysis Package queue data csv File Edit Column Data Column Math Operations Column Summary Options Wizards Help Find Interval Flow Rates Find Summarize Interval Delays 09 00 02 68 03 00 03 72 09 00 04 35 i 09 00 06 02 09 00 07 75 09 00 10 82 Find Summearize Interval Speeds 09 00 09 31 09 00 09 68 09 00 11 72 09 00 12 55 09 00 13 58 09 00 14 33 09 00 15 63 09 00 16 99 09 00 17 66 09 00 20 2 09 00 20 68 09 00 23 53 09 00 22 22 09 00 23 88 09 00 25 60 09 00 27 12 09 00 28 86 09 00 29 47 09 00 30 73 09 00 30 96 03 00 31 88 09 00 34 47 09 00 36 09 09 00 37 23 09 00 35 83 09 00 36 98 09 00 38 92 09 00 40 08 09 00 41 47 09 00 42 39 09 00 43 57 09 00 44 86 09 00 47 06 09 00 47 68 09 00 49 47 09 00 53 07 09 00 49 15 09 00 53 32 09 00 54 71 Figure 4 16 Select Find Summarize Interval Delays Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 20 4 3 4 Specify parameters for determining delay When you select the Delay wizard from the menu bar the following screen will display Figure 4 17 Use this screen to specify all the parameters for determining delay First specify the columns containing events for which you want to determine delay by clicking the Insert button Find Summarize Interval Delays Wizard Delay Data Columns Start Time hh mm ss End Time hh
24. int Environment m Exit Without Saving Changes Click hold amp drag mouse to 4 Add Lines Click here to Trigger add lines to E the environ AddaDataCollector Add Text Text to Add Delete Object Help Figure 2 4 Add lines to the environment Traffic Tracker Chapter One 1 3 2 3 2 data collectors Data collectors are symbols that you add to your data collection environment in the locations where you want to record events They respond to specific keys pressed by the user during data collection and record in a data file the current time and the key that was pressed Each data collector displays a running total onscreen of the number of events recorded at that location during the data collection process To add data collectors to the environment first enter a trigger key in the blank field shown Figure 2 5 The trigger is the key on the keyboard that identifies a specific data collector It is also the key that causes the data collector to add entries to the data file Each data collector can have only one unique trigger key Triggers can be letters or numbers they can only be one digit and they are case sensitive After you have entered the trigger for the first data collector click a Data Collector point to the location where you want to place the collector and click The data collector will appear on the environment It is a good idea to add descr
25. iptive text labels to your data collectors see next section You may add as many data collectors to your environment as you wish TT Environment Editor New Environment BBE Exit Editor and Save Changes m Copy Picture Whiting for Input Print Environment m Exit Without Saving Changes d 3 Click to AddLines place data 1 Enter 8 trigger key Add a Data Collector rer AddTex 6 Test to Add text will Delete Object for data 2 Click Add Help Figure 2 5 Add triggers and data collectors to the environment Traffic Tracker Chapter One 1 4 TT Environment Editor New Environment MEE Exit Editor and Save Changes m Copy Picture Waiting for Input Print Environment m Exit Without Saving Changes s AddLines 3 Click to 2 Click tavt Trigger Add Tayt Add a Data Collector Descriptive text rex Add Test Test to Add 1 Type Descriptive text text in Delete Object Help Figure 2 6 Add descriptive text to the environment 2 4 Other Features 2 4 1 Delete object If you want to move or change a line data collector or text box you must delete it and re enter it on the environment To do this click Delete Object point to the object Figure 2 7 and click The object will disappear Then re place the item 2 4 2 Copy picture You can generate a picture of your
26. mm ss Interval Click Insert Default interval Results Interval Units Average Delay C Seconds Variance Minutes Flow Rate veh hr C Hours First Column for Results Insert Remove Calculate Delays Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 21 When you click Insert the following dialog box will display Figure 4 18 allowing you to specify columns containing movement event times There are two ways to specify a column You can either type the column name in the blank field or click the arrow to the right of the field If you click the arrow the insert screen will disappear allowing you to select the column of interest in the data file Once you click on a column the insert screen will reappear with the column name entered in the field When you have entered the columns you wish to analyze click Insert Insert Data Into Delay Wizard Column with Entrance E vents 3 Figure 4 18 Enter column names and click Insert After you specify a column the column s name will appear in the Delay Data Columns list Figure 4 19 You can determine the delay for up to 12 separate movements at one time by clicking Insert to add the name of each additional column Delete a column from the list by selecting the column and clicking Remove Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 22 Once you have selected all columns you want to analyze wizard will automatically
27. raffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 16 4 3 DETERMINING DELAY This example uses data collected in one of Traffic Tracker s environment templates named Queue Measurement Template Figure 4 11 You could use this template as is for your data collection you could modify it to your situation or you could create an entirely new environment for your intersection modeled on this one TT Data Collector queue data csv Waiting ifig to Start Title Queue Measurement Environment TIP Begin when the queue is empty 3 The vehicle enters the queue Enter the desired start i 2 The vehicle is the first vehicle in the queue 2 Press the Start 1 The vehicle leaves the stop bar 3 Record pi correct trigger k 5 Start Time hh mm ss Start Pause Exit 4 83 1 Open Analysis Package If Traffic Tracker s analysis function is not already open click Analyze Your Data on the main menu Figure 4 12 Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 17 O Traffic Tracker Click Analyze Your Data to access the select Open File TT Analysis Package File Edit Column Date Column Math Operations Column Summary Options Wizards Help Open File Save File Glose File Get Picture Exit Analysis Package Figure 4 13 Select Open File Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 18 Select the file you wish to analyze for this example queue data Figure 4 14
28. raffic Tracker Click Exit Traffic Tracker to exit program Figure 4 32 Click to exit Traffic Tracker Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 34
29. s Analysis Package Traffic Tracker Chapter One 1 4 CHAPTER TWO Creating a Data Collection Environment with the Environment Editor Contents 2 AANTRODUCTION EE 2 1 2 2 OPEN AN ENVIRONMENT oasesuccccnnsececenncnccnsencecesenncuazansacnsencuaeansgensenseuseanansnsnssanseanausnensessensausaes 2 1 2 3 PLACE GRAPHIC 2 3 PC BS SS BITTER 2 3 2 3 2 Add data collectors cele e eL eee Lese essa ns en nn ra nnn 2 3 2 3 2 Add dala collectors d tire dd duda duca enn eo cu sudo uae dx iue uo gn RR PCR 2 4 2 3 3 Add IeXl ue dea ges 2 4 2 4 OTHER FEATURES xir on co date tidy 2 5 2 4 1 ie toas Poe 2 5 2 4 2 mE R A 2 5 2 4 32 Print environment 5 adus eeedotasles 2 5 2 4 4 Save your environment niil soon os Let ge 2 5 CHAPTER TWO Creating a Data Collection Environment with the Environment Editor 2 1 Introduction A data collection environment is a drawing that
30. s name inserted in the Movements of Interest list Figure 4 9 You can determine the flow rates for up to 12 separate movements at one time by clicking Insert to select and add each additional column Delete a column from the list by selecting the column and clicking Remove Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 14 Once you have selected all columns you want to analyze wizard will automatically enter the start time and end time encompassing all of the events in the selected columns You may also enter a set of start and end times different than the times selected by the program Then enter an interval size or click the Default Interval button to have the program insert an interval for you and then select the Interval Units Next select the type of report under Results and enter the first column in which you would like the results to appear Finally click Calculate Flow Rates to begin the summary process 1 Enter column gamer i names for flow Columns Containing the calculation Movements of Interest 2 Enter an Start Time hh mm ss E 3 00 00 interval size or 5 End Time hh mm ss E 3 00 55 click Default 3 Interval Size o Interval and the program Default Interval will select an 3 Select type of report Results Interval Units interval Veh Hour Seconds Vehicles Minutes C Hours 4 Enter the name of First Column for Results
31. t an existing environment Select the Look in a Templates J E3 blank Four approach intersection template tdp Ex 4 blank three approach intersection template tdp History 4 mltestenviro tdp 4 queue measurement template tdp 4 simple Four way intersection template tdp Desktop speed measurement template tdp Traffic Trad 1 1 Whether you choose to create a new environment or edit an existing environment Traffic Tracker s Environment Editor screen will display next Figure 2 3 TT Environment Editor New Environment BEI Exit Editor and Save Changes m Copy Picture Waiting for Input Print Environment m Exit Without Saving Changes IN Add a Data Collector rer AddTex Text to Add graphic Once you ve een elements in yo Delete Object Traffic Tracker Chapter One 2 3 Place graphic elements 2 3 1 Add lines To add lines to the environment click the Add Lines button Figure 2 4 and point to the starting position for your line Holding the button down drag the mouse to the desired end point and release the button The line will appear on the environment Once you ve clicked Add Lines you can draw multiple lines on the environment without clicking the button each time TT Environment Editor New Environment Se Lx Exit Editor and Save Changes m Copy Picture Adding Lines Pr
32. tactsledscodbesdecsaseedstssselasescilcasseeteliecssdbesenss se 3 1 3 DELEGCT AN ENVIRONMENT wsnscsacisecascsehccutustsetacesdonduscctetedsescbebdesscdeedstscisladeseshcascveleedecsadesenses se 3 2 3 4 SPECIFY WHERE TO SAVE THE DATA 3 2 3 5 USING THE DATA COLLECTOR SCREEN oe oe rena nana nana nana nana nan nnn nnn nnn nnn 3 3 3 6 ExiT THE DATA COLLECTOR Collecting Traffic Data itk a ata eee ae 3 1 Introduction Once you have set up your data collection environment you are ready to begin data collection When an event occurs such as a car leaving the stop bar at an intersection press the appropriate trigger key on the keyboard and the time that the event occurred will be recorded in a data file The key that you pressed will also be recorded so you can keep track of multiple types of events Each data collector will display a running total onscreen of the number of events that have been recorded at that location 3 2 Open Data Collector To open Traffic Tracker s data collection function click Collect Data the program s main screen Figure 3 1 Traffic Tracker Chapter One 1 1 Traffic Tracker Click here to open the data collection 3 3 Select an environment You will first be asked to select a data collection environment either a pre drawn template or an environment th
33. tart Title Four Way Intersection with Straight Through and Left Turn Lanes Enter the desired start i 2 Press the Start P 3 Record events by correct trigger ki N Help Start Time hh mm ss Start Pause Figure 4 2 Figure 4 1 Simple Four Way Intersection data collection environment template Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 9 Traffic Tracker Click Analyze Your Data to access the select Open File Figure 4 2 Click Analyze Your Data File Column Data col mn Math Gperations column Summary Options Wieards Close Size Data Grid Print Get Picture Anelyss ote Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 10 Select file you wish to analyze for this example the file named flow data Figure 4 4 Look in a Templates rex E3 eastbound zips csv Ss run033 csv BS x csv S Fagh csv 4 t speed data csv isubk csv SQ TESFILE csv 5 Btest csv Biunk csv testileme csv mallcombined csv Btrial csv eastbound macd csv data csv RS eastbound mall csv PE RESULT csv 96 warr3 csv csv File name iow data csv Files of type Comma Delimited Text Files csv x Open as read only TT Analysis Package flow data csv File Edit Column Data Column Math Operations Column Summary Options Wizards Help 13 00 01 31 13 00 02 51 13 00 03 56 13 00 0
34. te 4 2 1 Open Analysis Package 4 2 2 Select the file to analyze 4 2 3 Open the Flow Wizard 4 2 4 Specify parameters for determining flow rate 4 2 5 Calculate flow rate 4 2 6 Save your data 4 3 Determining Delay 4 3 1 Open Analysis Package 4 3 2 Select the file to analyze 4 3 3 Open the Delay Wizard 4 3 4 Specify parameters for determining delay 4 3 5 Calculating delay 4 3 6 Save your data 4 4 Determining Vehicle Speeds 4 4 1 Open Analysis Package 4 4 2 Select the file to analyze 4 4 3 Open the Speed Wizard 4 4 4 Specify parameters for determining speed 4 4 5 Determine speeds 4 4 6 Save your data 4 5 Exit the Analysis Package 4 7 Exit Traffic Tracker 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 7 4 10 4 10 4 11 4 11 4 12 4 14 4 15 4 18 4 18 4 19 4 19 4 20 4 22 4 23 4 26 4 27 4 27 4 28 CHAPTER ONE Getting Started with Traffic Tracker CONTENTS 1 1 Overview of Traffic natnra 1 1 1 2 system requirements for using Traffic 1 1 1 3 Installing Traffic Tracker eios Leer erras dea oe pa um aka so oe pan pian asia bera no 1 1 1 4 Accessing Traffic Tracker s Functions esee ree eses eese saneta nana 1 2 1 5 GETTING HELP WITH TRAFFIC
35. the file to analyze Figure 4 25 Speed data file Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 27 4 4 3 OPEN THE SPEED WIZARD With the data file open select Find Summarize Interval Speeds from the menu bar Figure 4 26 i TT Analysis Package speed data2 csv Edit Column Data Column Math Operations Column Summary Options Wizards Help Find Interval Flow Rates Find Summarize Interval Delays Find Summarize I ds Figure 4 26 Select Find Summarize Interval Speeds Traffic Tracker Chapter Four 4 28 4 4 4 SPECIFY PARAMETERS FOR DETERMINING SPEED When you select the Speed wizard from the menu bar the following screen will display Figure 4 27 Use this screen to specify all the parameters for the routine First select the columns containing events for which you want to determine speed by clicking the Insert button i Find Summarize Interval Speeds Wizard Speed Data Columns Start Time hh mm ss End Time hh mm ss I Interval Default Interval Results Interval Units Average Speed C Seconds Variance Minutes Flow Rate veh hr C Hours Units of Results Miles Hour Kilometers Hour C Feet Second Meters Second m Length Units Feet Remove Meters Traffic Tracker Chapter Four First Column for Results Calculate Speeds 4 29 When you click Insert the following dialog
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