Data Section
The Data Section provides a foundation for roadway enhancement, intersection design, traffic calming, trail improvements, safety analysis, transportation plans, and traffic signal timing. Our goal is to provide essential information to improve the traveling environment within the Municipality. Below you will find detailed information on several different functions of the Data staff.
Collection and Analysis
Using various methods, the Data team conducts numerous studies of traffic characteristics, collects related data, and interprets accident information provided by various law enforcement agencies.
Shown here is just one of the many devices used to obtain traffic data.
Types of Collected Traffic Data:
- Roadway Volume Counts (Vehicular and Pedestrian)
- Trail Volume Counts
- Vehicle Speed Studies
- Traffic Gap Studies
- Travel Time Delay Studies
- Vehicle Classification Studies
- Other studies (circulation, cut through, travel behavior, license plate, etc.)
- Intersection Safety Analysis
- Accident Information (APD, UAA, Aiport Police, State Troopers, etc.)
- Other traffic related information
Compilation and Publication
Annual data compilation and statistical analysis is performed on information gathered along roads or trails within the Municipality of Anchorage. The Data Section uses this information to create and publish the Annual Traffic Report.
Information contained within the report is used to evaluate and determine proper techniques for meeting transportation needs within the municipality such as: traffic safety improvements, transportation planning, and optimal signal operations. The information can also be used to determine locations where redesign could possibly decrease the number of traffic accidents.