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Service 05

Roundabout Count

Entry, exit and circulating movement observations.

Indian analyst manually counting traffic at a Dutch cycle-friendly roundabout
Roundabout count

How the study is observed

This original conceptual diagram illustrates the study structure. The exact methodology is confirmed against the approved project brief, available source material and local requirements.

Technical visual · Roundabout movement diagram
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Traffic intelligence workflow

From movement observation to a usable project output.

Every study follows a defined path from the agreed scope to a reviewed, clearly presented deliverable. The visual below complements the service detail and is supported by the full HTML explanation on this page.

Study at a glance

Record entry, exit and circulating paths by named arm, including lane and active-travel detail when visible.

Typical outputs

  • Entry-exit matrix
  • Classified or lane-group summaries
  • Pedestrian/cycle crossing observations where scoped

Review focus

  • Arm naming and movement paths
  • Central-island occlusion
  • Synchronisation across views

Service summary

Roundabout studies record entry, exit and circulating movement paths across named arms.

When it is used

Use it for roundabout access, design, operation and network studies.

Methodology

Agree an entry-to-exit matrix and arm labels before observation.

Inputs and source requirements

Provide the roundabout layout, arm labels, observation windows, class scope and delivery structure.

Movements and classifications

Each movement is recorded from its entry arm to the agreed exit arm, with active travel treated separately if requested.

Time intervals

Use one interval structure across all included arms.

Typical deliverables

Entry-exit movement tables, classified or active-travel data where scoped, and site notes.

Quality control

Reconcile included entries with exit-path totals and flag hidden or unavailable movements.

Limitations

It is an observed record and not a simulation of future roundabout performance.

Privacy and security

Source footage is transferred through approved project channels.

Frequently asked questions

Can multi-lane roundabouts be counted?

Yes when the views support the requested paths; multiple cameras or a narrower class scheme may be needed.

Do entries and exits need separate totals?

Yes. They are distinct dimensions in a roundabout movement matrix.

Can a roundabout be counted with one camera?

Sometimes, if every required entry and exit path is visible; multi-camera coverage may be needed for central-island occlusion.

Can lane-by-lane output be requested?

Yes, when lane boundaries and movement paths remain distinguishable in the source.

  • ISO 9001:2015Quality management
  • ISO 27001:2022Information security
  • Structured QA/QCDefined review checks
  • Global supportProject-specific delivery