6532 West Lake Street
St Louis Park, MN 55426
888.233.1012
www.TrafficDataInc.com
Tube Count Checklist
Project No.:
Site Location:
Client:
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Received authorization from client to perform counts.
Create a location count sheet for the counts (an example is in the manual).
Call the city and/or county to notify them we will be counting (give them times and
locations). Ask about street cleaning or snow plowing schedules.
Make sure the counters and hammer drill are sufficiently charged.
Checklist for going to do the count:
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Enough tube counters
Extra batteries (counters &
drill)
Location count sheets
Business cards
Flasher
Orange cones
Green vest
Enough gas in vehicle?
Enough tubes (epdm or
natural?, mini & standard, 35’,
50’, 65’, 100’)
Notepad and pen
Concrete anchors
Hammer Drill
Screw driver
Nylon “chinese fingers”
Inverter
Vehicle gassed and maintained
Note returning mileage.
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Tape measure
Trash bag
Twine
Duct tape
Nylon Webbing Straps
Claw Hammer
Maul
PK Nails
Spikes (for gravel)
Masonary bits
Powder Actuated Tool (PAT)
PAT nails & shells
JAMAR counter manual
Note starting mileage
6532 West Lake Street
St Louis Park, MN 55426
888.233.1012
www.TrafficDataInc.com
Manual Count Field Checklist
Project No.:
Site Location:
Client:
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COUNT PREPARATION
 Receive written authorization from client to perform counts.
 Review requirements and select team members to be contacted based on
proximity to count site when possible.
 Contact team via telephone to schedule appropriate team members.
It is
critical everyone knows where and when.
1. Designate a very specific team meet site. Gas stations or fast food
restaurants are good because they are visible, open early, and have
restrooms. Make sure the meet site is at a major intersection.
2. Schedule the team members to be there ½ hour before the count starts
(minimum).
3. Confirm all information in an e-mail if possible including Mapquest link to
meet site.
4. Schedule breaks if count is over 3 hours.
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Complete a site survey to verify intersection configurations and determine best
locations for team members to park during count.
Create count paperwork
1. Create location count sheets for each count including recommended
parking location.
2. Create an aerial/map of entire count area noting locations of all count
intersections and location of meet site.
3. Fill out payroll time sheets with date/location/hours to be worked (team
member will add mileage for each count time period.)
Jamar DB100 or TDC8 Counter setup
1. Clear all old count data.
2. Check battery level – should say “ok”.
3. Check under utilities for date/time – synchronize with US Time Clock http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Central/d/-6/java
4. Put the number of the count and the name of the team member assigned
on a piece of tape at the top of the machine.
5. Put tape on the count board over the buttons not used for the count.
Assemble Count Equipment
1. Put counter, location sheet/area map and Payroll Time Sheet inside
carrying box for each team member.
2. Put name of team member on outside of counter carrying box.
Call the city police
1. Notify them when and where we will be counting.
2. Add notification time/date/contact information to Count Notification Log.
6532 West Lake Street
St Louis Park, MN 55426
888.233.1012
www.TrafficDataInc.com
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CHECKLIST FOR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO BRING TO COUNT:
1. At least one more count board than needed (spare)
2. Extra AA batteries
3. Business cards
4. “To Our Counter” cards if needed
5. Spare “Traffic Count” signs
6. Lawnchairs & umbrellas
ONSITE TEAM COORDINATION
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Meet team members at the designated time/place.
For new team members not familiar with process:
1. Explain how the boards work – i.e. point north arrow north, 15 minute
intervals, “any key to start” at exact count start time, etc.
2. Program count boards with appropriate site ID number.
3. Provide sign for vehicle exterior (Traffic Count In Progress)
4. Provide “to our counter” information cards.
5. Review location of count intersection with information on where to park for
count.
6. Tell them to return to meet site at the end of the count.
7. Tell them not to turn off count boards!
For regular team members,
1. Hand out counter boxes.
2. Review location of count intersection with information on where to park for
count.
Collect the counter boards at the end of the count and turn off.
6532 West Lake Street
St Louis Park, MN 55426
888.233.1012
www.TrafficDataInc.com
Tube Count Sheet
Site Code: 23712104
MSAS Code: 35687
Location: Anderson Lakes Pkwy west of
TH212 (Flying Cloud Drive)
Counter Serial #:
Configuration: Hourly & Directional
Date & Time Placed:
Date & Time Removed:
Location Sketch:
 Note street names
 Note relevant addresses or driveways
 Draw tubes and counter location
 Label tubes A,B,C, and D
6532 West Lake Street
St Louis Park, MN 55426
888.233.1012
www.TrafficDataInc.com
Manual Turning Movement Count Sheet
pedestrians-1
2 3 4
5-pedestrians
16
15
14
North
6
7
8
pedestrians-13
12 11 10
9-pedestrians
Site Code:
Date/Time:
Location:
Counter Serial #:
COUNT PEDESTRIANS!
Notes for counters:
1. Make sure the count board is oriented per the above sketch (with north facing the
same direction on the board and the sketch).
2. If there are two lanes for one movement, use the corresponding single button.
i.e. If there are two southbound through lanes, count all of the southbound
through traffic with button 3.
3. Do not turn off the count board!
4. Count u-turns as left turns. Let us know if there are a lot of them.
5. Let us know if you see anything that doesn’t look right.
6532 West Lake Street
St Louis Park, MN 55426
888.233.1012
www.TrafficDataInc.com
Video Recording Sheet
Site Code: 105-12-03-1
Location: US 169 & CSAH 83 North Ramp
- Shakopee, MN
Recording Period: 48 hours 6/14-6/15 (Thurs-Fri)
Recorder Serial #:
Camera #:
USB/SD #:
Date & Time Placed: 6/13/2012
Date & Time Removed:
North
Location Sketch:
 Note street names
 Draw camera location and arrow indicating field of view.
6532 West Lake Street
St Louis Park, MN 55426
888.233.1012
www.TrafficDataInc.com
Video Counting Sheet
Site Code: 1241107-050
Location: Lyndale Ave S & 50th St W
- Minneapolis, MN
Computer ID:
Video count
start date:
Count Period:
Count
Complete
12am-4am
4am-8am
8am-12pm
12pm-4pm
4pm-8pm
8pm-12am
Data
Exported
Data Merged
& checked
6532 West Lake Street
St Louis Park, MN 55426
888.233.1012
www.TrafficDataInc.com
2012 Metro Area Price List
Price per Each
Price per Each
Video Only
Mechanical (Tube) Data
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3.
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Price per Count
Manual Data + Video
Traffic Control at Intersection
2 Hour Turning Movement Count
(NO video provided)
13 Hour Turning Movement Count
(includes video)
24 Hour Turning Movement Count
(includes video)
48 Hour Turning Movement Count
(includes video)
Stop Signs
Traffic Signal
Roundabout
$200
$275
$550
$525
$675
$1,350
$725
$975
$1,950
$1,175
$1,500
$3,400
24 Hour Video (delivered electronically on returnable USB flash drive)
$200
48-Hour ADT Mechanical Tube Count
$185
48-Hour Directional & Hourly - Volume
$200
48-Hour Directional & Hourly - Volume + Speed + Classification
$250
The above prices include all expenses (mileage, redoing if there is a miscount, drive time, downloading, etc.).
Prices are good for the 7 County, Twin Cities Metro Area. Mechanical count prices are not valid during snowplow season.
Quotes provided on a project by project basis for winter mechanical counts or services outside of the 7 County Area.
Data and video are not guaranteed to be stored by Traffic Data Inc. after successful delivery to the client.
Video provided electronically on USB drives. USB drives to be returned to Traffic Data Inc. within a reasonable timeframe.
* Discounts available on large projects – call to inquire.
** All of our equipment is available for rent & sale through
www.CountingCars.com