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City of Santa Ana RFP for Traffic Counting Services, PROJECT 5512 • Computerized counters will be setup on the day prior to the day of the count and will be picked up the morning after the count to ensure a full 24-hour count (midnight to midnight). • The tube length for all machine counts shall not exceed 60 foot and should not extend more than three (3} lanes. • Counts will be conducted according to the City of Santa Ana's protocol on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Count periods will be the peak hours of 0700 to 0900, and 1600 to 1800 or as requested by the City. Field Manager checks data collection throughout the day to ensure proper procedures are being followed. • Counts will be broken down by 15 minute • Entering. (approach) volume counts will be taken at locations where driveway and other turning movements will not adversely affect counts. • Counters are downloaded in the field, analyzed for any problems. If problems are discovered the machine counter is reset and the count is redone at no cost to the City. • One two-directional hourly count sheet/data file and one two-directional fifteen minute count sheet/data file for each ADT volume (separated by directions as appropriate), and peak hourly volumes. Each sheet will contain all legs of the intersection • One hourly and one 15-minute count sheet/data file shall be prepared for each entering (approach) traffic volume count. • If requested, SCC has the capability to compile all citywide °Street Segment Count" data into a City Traffic Flow Map • The variation in hourly volumes can also be graphically presented for each location, if requested. • Data elements collected will be as specified in the RFQ • Data is turned into our office for process and formatting for delivery to City. • Project Manager proofs the data for quality control before releasing to City. • Data is delivered to City IAW RFQ Manual Turning Movement and Pedestrian Counts: • Locations are given to the Field Manager for review and collection planning. • A site check is made to access the flow and geometry of the intersection. • Data collectors meet with Field Manager minimum day before count to review requirements, collection plan, and safety requirements. • Counts will be conducted according to the City of Santa Ana's protocol on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Counts periods will be the peak hours of 0700 to 0900, 1100 to 1300, and 1600 to 1800 or as requested by the City. Field Manager checks data collection throughout the day to ensure proper procedures are being followed. • Field Manager collects data after evening peak count, assembles data, and draws maps of each intersection to ensure accuracy of lanes. • Data elements collected will be as specified in the RFQ • Peak hour turning movement count sheets/data files will show 15-minute counts and hourly totals for each hour counted. In addition the peak hour (the highest four (4) consecutive 15-minute counts) will be determined for each counting period. • For intersections, counts from all approaches can be provided separately for each approach, and/or all approaches together in one print-out. The AM, mid-day, and PM peak hour and corresponding volumes will also be shown for each approach. • Data is turned into our office for process-and formatting for delivery to City. 3o May 2003 Southland Car Counters 8