vehicletraffic
Vehicle traffic refers to the movement of motor vehicles on road networks. It encompasses patterns of travel, including volume, speed, and density, and is a key consideration in road design, traffic control, and urban planning.
Traffic is measured by volume (vehicles per hour or per day), average speed, and density, with concepts
Traffic levels are shaped by land use, population and employment density, public transit availability, road network
Strategies to manage traffic include signal timing optimization, roundabouts, speed management, ramp metering, and congestion pricing.
Vehicle traffic affects safety, with higher volumes generally increasing collision risk and severity. It also impacts
Emerging trends include connected vehicle technologies, autonomous cars, and advanced traveler information systems, which aim to