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Frame the context
Use Traffic Counts, Traffic Surveys and Cyclist Counts and local road context to describe the question clearly.
Asia Pacific · en-AU
Manual traffic count support for Australia projects
Traffic-count and traffic-survey briefs in Australia commonly need a clear treatment of intersection movements, classified volumes, pedestrians, cyclists and peak periods. The scope should identify each location, approach, observation window and intended planning or design decision.
This page describes remote project support and technical context for Australia; it does not state an office location or authority approval.
Australia project lens
Turn local context into a usable traffic-data brief.
A clear Australia study brief connects local terminology and conditions to an agreed method, quality review and practical output.
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Set the method
Use the agreed Australian terminology in the study brief, define approach and movement coding before observation, then apply the approved vehicle-class scheme and interval structure consistently across each site.
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Check the data
Review checks should reconcile approaches, movements, classes, intervals and reporting totals against the approved study specification before release.
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Share the output
Agree the spreadsheet, summary, visuals or supporting files your stakeholders need.
Local terminology and scope
Common terminology includes Traffic Counts, Traffic Surveys and Cyclist Counts. Use the agreed Australian terminology in the study brief, define approach and movement coding before observation, then apply the approved vehicle-class scheme and interval structure consistently across each site.
Common study and data considerations
Treat intersection approaches, roundabout entries/exits and active-travel crossings as different observation structures.
Confirm whether the project needs a simple light/heavy split or a more detailed Australian client-defined classification.
Survey applications
- intersection and roundabout assessment
- development and access planning
- active-travel and pedestrian studies
- parking and corridor evidence
Manual video-processing workflow
After the brief and source are reviewed, human analysts apply the approved location, movement, classification and interval rules. The data then passes scope, continuity, consistency and output checks before delivery. Recorded footage uses an approved secure-transfer route rather than the public enquiry form.
Deliverables for Australia project teams
Outputs may combine movement matrices, classified interval tables, pedestrian/cyclist sheets and client-template alignment where those items are included in the Australian project brief.
The final interval, movement, lane, class and summary structure follows the approved brief. A client template can be supported after its labels and rules are agreed; private templates and source files are never published.
View synthetic traffic count data examples →Methodology and quality
Review checks should reconcile approaches, movements, classes, intervals and reporting totals against the approved study specification before release.
Traffic-data validation and QA/QC →Frequently asked questions
Can a scope include cyclists and pedestrians?
Yes. Active-travel movements, crossings, direction definitions and intervals should be stated in the brief so they are observed consistently.