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.
Survey applications
- intersection and roundabout assessment
- development and access planning
- active-travel and pedestrian studies
- parking and corridor evidence
Methodology and quality
Review checks should reconcile approaches, movements, classes, intervals and reporting totals against the approved study specification before release.
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.