Traffic counters are devices used to measure the flow and volume of vehicular or pedestrian traffic on a road, pathway, or intersection. They collect data such as the number of vehicles passing a point, vehicle speeds, and sometimes even the type of vehicle or time of travel. This information is essential for urban planning, development of transport infrastructure, traffic management, and conducting transport studies. Traffic counters can be temporary, like pneumatic tubes placed across roads, or permanent, like inductive loops installed in the road surface. They help in understanding traffic patterns, planning road maintenance or improvements, and enhancing safety by reducing congestion and identifying accident-prone areas.
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