Our laboratory focuses on gathering and processing traffic engineering data. We also use this data to process various types of traffic analyses, such as determining transit traffic routes in cities or specific territorial units. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art measuring technology, which has been developed by a number of our experts over several years. For the data processing itself we use our own designed software or thoroughly tested commercial software. Our outputs are used as a basis for creating traffic models and simulations. The outputs are also used in the development of sustainable mobility plans or smart city concepts. Based on specific requests, we create the necessary documentation for obtaining European subsidies with a focus on the environment and transport safety.
The activities of the laboratory are also aimed at supporting project-oriented teaching in bachelor and master degree programmes and supporting the scientific research activities of CTU FTS.
Traffic surveys are carried out using video technology and subsequent manual or automatic processing of video recordings of individual locations. The advantage of video recording is a higher accuracy compared to manual field counts and it is possible to conduct larger probes (more than 24h) with available video feedback. The same method can be used to survey the road profile.
The results of the survey are aggregated intensities over the time interval you have selected, the traffic flow composition based on the selected count card, the intensity load diagram and any capacity assessment of sections and intersections according to the applicable technical conditions.
In the case of directional surveys of specific territorial units (e.g. cities), the survey is carried out using recording equipment that captures the registration plates of passing vehicles. Based on the data obtained, individual vehicle paths between the surveyed locations are determined. This results in comprehensive data on vehicle transit, commuting and outbound travel within the study area by vehicle category.
A survey focused on parked vehicles within the study area or the entire parking lot. The survey is carried out as required using a vehicle passage with video technology enabling automatic detection of registration plates at selected time intervals. The reading of registration plates is also possible at the entrances and exits of the car park or the measured area. The result is data on the turnover rate of a given car park, the average parking time of individual vehicles or the utilisation of the car park during the day.