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Chapter 1 - Introduction
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... Rather, the following is required: • A careful examination of equipment capabilities and limitations relative to the data collection environment in which that equipment will be placed and • The deployment of a comprehensive data collection program that includes, at a minimum, – Acceptance testing of purchased equipment; – Staff training in that equipment's placement, operation, and maintenance; – Quality assurance tests on the data that are collected; – The funding necessary to purchase and properly install, inspect, maintain, and operate the equipment; and – Sufficient vendor support to quickly resolve problems identified as the equipment is used. This report provides a basic overview of the steps required to select the equipment necessary to collect traffic load data.


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