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How to Conduct Accurate Traffic Counts for Traffic Impact Studies

Traffic counts are the foundation of any Traffic Impact Assessment (TIS/TIA) and even Transportation Master Plans. Accurate traffic data ensures that intersection analyses, turning movements, and operational recommendations are reliable and defensible. This guide provides professional best practices for conducting traffic counts, including count duration, vehicle classification, intervals, intersection coordination, and the use of AI […]

traffic count, Traffic Engineering, Traffic Impact Assessment, Traffic Impact Study, transportation planning

Highway Design, Parking, Pavement, Traffic Engineering, Trainings, Transportation Planning

Swept Path Analysis and Vehicle Tracking in Traffic Impact Studies

Swept path analysis (also referred to as vehicle tracking) is a core technical component of traffic engineering and site access review. It evaluates whether design vehicles can safely and realistically maneuver through intersections, site accesses, parking areas, and constrained roadway environments. For transportation planners, civil engineers, and approving agencies, swept path analysis provides defensible evidence

Pavement Design, public transit, Traffic Engineering, Traffic Impact Assessment, Traffic Impact Study, transportation planning

Highway Design, Parking, Traffic Engineering, Trainings

Bluebeam vs Adobe vs Other PDF Tools: What Engineers and Transportation Planners Should Actually Use

In engineering, planning, and infrastructure consulting, PDFs are a primary working format. Traffic impact studies, drawings, markups, review comments, and agency redlines are all typically exchanged, reviewed, and approved in PDF form. Yet many firms still rely on generic tools like Adobe Acrobat for highly technical review work. This article compares Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Acrobat,

CAD, civil engineering, Traffic Engineering, transportation planning

Highway Design, Public Transit, Trainings, Transportation Planning

Complete Streets: Designing Roads for Everyone

In modern urban planning, streets are no longer just about moving cars efficiently. A Complete Street is designed to safely accommodate all users; drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, and people with disabilities. By prioritizing accessibility, safety, and connectivity, complete streets make communities more livable, sustainable, and vibrant. At Arterials, we help cities and developers understand

public transit, Traffic Engineering, transportation planning, Urban Planning

What is ADT LOS DHV PHF in Transportation Engineering

Highway Design, Traffic Engineering, Trainings, Transportation Planning

Transportation & Traffic Engineering Abbreviations: Quick Reference Glossary

This glossary provides a comprehensive reference of commonly used abbreviations in transportation and traffic engineering. It covers terminology relevant to traffic studies, transportation planning, pavement design, and transit operations. Each entry includes a concise definition, with links to detailed guides or tools on Arterials.co, offering a reliable resource for professionals, planners, and students alike. Transportation

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ITE Trip Generation Manual 12th Edition — What’s New and How to Access It

In the world of traffic engineering and transportation planning, few resources are as widely recognized (and as frustratingly hard to access) as the ITE Trip Generation Manual. With the release of the 12th Edition, transportation professionals are eager to see what’s new, but also wondering how to actually access it without paying hundreds of dollars.

Land Use Planning, Traffic Engineering, Traffic Impact Assessment, Traffic Impact Study, transportation planning, Trip Generation, Urban Planning

ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers Arterials

Traffic Engineering, Trainings, Transportation Planning

What Is ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers) — And Why Every Transportation Professional Should Know About It

Transportation planning and traffic engineering are rapidly evolving — from traditional road design to smart mobility, AI-driven analytics, and sustainable transport. Yet behind all this progress, there’s one global organization quietly connecting professionals, setting standards, and advancing the field: the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). Whether you’re a student, engineer, planner, or researcher, understanding ITE

Traffic Engineering, Traffic Impact Assessment, transportation planning, Trip Generation, Urban Planning

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Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning

How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering

Transportation planning is becoming more complex than ever. Cities are expanding, travel behavior is shifting, and decision-makers are under pressure to deliver data-driven, sustainable solutions. Traditionally, transportation planners relied on manual surveys, static models, and limited datasets to understand how people and vehicles move. But with the explosion of digital data; GPS traces, camera feeds,

Pavement Design, Traffic Engineering, transportation planning, Urban Planning

Traffic Analysis Tools, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning

AI Traffic Counting: The Smarter Way to Collect Traffic Data

Traffic data is essential for city planners, transportation engineers, and traffic management authorities. Traditionally, collecting traffic counts has been a labor-intensive, slow, and sometimes error-prone process. But with advances in artificial intelligence, traffic counting has become faster, more accurate, and more cost-effective. Arterials has developed an AI Traffic Counter —a solution designed to simplify traffic

Traffic Engineering, Traffic Impact Assessment, Traffic Impact Study, transportation planning, Urban Planning

Traffic Engineering, Trainings

What is Rush Hour Traffic? How Engineers Calculate Peak Hour Traffic Volumes

When most people talk about rush hour traffic, they’re thinking about the frustrating congestion on roads during the morning and evening commute. Transportation engineers use a more technical term for the same idea: peak hour traffic. Understanding how traffic builds up during these busy times is crucial for designing roads, planning intersections, and evaluating new

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