La. DOTD collects data with traffic count devices
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — If you're wondering what the devices on the street signs next to various local roads are, they are not traffic cameras, but 'traffic count devices' being temporarily installed in several parishes across northwest Louisiana.
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) posted via social media on Thursday, June 5, that the traffic count devices are for 'data collection.'
The DOTD states that traffic count devices are being installed in Caddo, Sabine, St. John, St. Martin, and Red River parishes.
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'These devices are used to collect valuable information on traffic volumes, vehicle types, and roadway usage patterns. The data supports future decisions related to transportation planning, infrastructure improvements, and maintenance priorities,' posted DOTD.
'The equipment is non-invasive and does not pose a risk to the public or vehicles. Typically, traffic counters appear as small electronic devices placed near street signs or along the right-of-way. DOTD asks the public not to tamper with or remove the devices to ensure accurate data collection.'
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