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2\u003Cbr>1.3 Intended Use 2\u003Cbr>1.4 Handbook Organization 3\u003Cbr>1.5 Distribution, Updates, and Contact 4\u003Cbr>Chapter 2 Traffic Analysis Methodology and Scoping 5\u003Cbr>2.1 Methodology Elements 5\u003Cbr>2.2 Project Description 6\u003Cbr>2.2.1 Study Area Characteristics 6\u003Cbr>2.2.2 Prevailing Traffic Conditions 6\u003Cbr>2.3 Traffic Analysis Objectives 7\u003Cbr>2.4 Analysis Area Boundary Limits 7\u003Cbr>2.4.1 Spatial Boundary Limits 8\u003Cbr>2.4.2 Temporal Boundary Limits 8\u003Cbr>2.5 Data Requirements and Data Collection 8\u003Cbr>2.6 Performance Measures of Effectiveness 9\u003Cbr>2.7 Traffic Analysis Tool and Analysis Approach Selection 10\u003Cbr>2.8 Existing Conditions Analysis 11\u003Cbr>2.9 Project Traffic Demand Forecasting 11\u003Cbr>2.10 Project Alternatives (No-Build and Build) 12\u003Cbr>2.11 Safety Analysis 12\u003Cbr>2.12 Environmental Analysis 12\u003Cbr>2.13 Traffic Analysis Documentation 12\u003Cbr>2.14 Traffic Analysis Methodology Checklist 13\u003Cbr>2.15 Estimation of the Level of Effort 13\u003Cbr>ii |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n|  |  |  | Table of Contents\u003Cbr>Chapter 3 Analysis Area Boundary Limits 15\u003Cbr>3.1 Spatial Boundary Limits 15\u003Cbr>3.2 Temporal Boundary Limits 17\u003Cbr>Chapter 4 Data Collection 19\u003Cbr>4.1 Field Observations 20\u003Cbr>4.2 Required Data 20\u003Cbr>4.2.1 Roadway Characteristics 20\u003Cbr>4.2.2 Traffic Flow Characteristics 21\u003Cbr>4.2.3 Traffic Control and Operational Characteristics 21\u003Cbr>4.2.4 Safety Data 22\u003Cbr>4.2.5 Typical Input Data for Different Analysis Tools 22\u003Cbr>4.3 Input Parameters Default Values 24\u003Cbr>4.4 Data Collection Plan 24\u003Cbr>4.4.1 Data Collection Considerations 24\u003Cbr>4.4.2 Data Collection Elements 25\u003Cbr>4.5 Existing Data Sources 25\u003Cbr>4.6 Data Collection Schedule 26\u003Cbr>4.7 Calibration and Validation Data 27\u003Cbr>4.8 Integrating “Big Data” 28\u003Cbr>4.8.1 Application of Big Data for Traffic Analysis 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Environmental Analysis\n## Traffic Analysis Documentation\n# Chapter 4 Data Collection\n## Field Observations\n## Required Data\n## Input Parameters Default Values\n## Data Collection Plan\n## Existing Data Sources\n## Data Collection Schedule\n## Calibration and Validation Data\n## Integrating “Big Data”\n## Quality Assurance\n# Chapter 5 Analysis Tools Selection\n## Traffic Analysis Tools\n## Which Tool is Appropriate\n# Chapter 6 Performance and Measures of Effectiveness\n## Introduction\n## Purpose and Intended Use\n## Operational Analysis Using Deterministic Tools\n## Microsimulation Analysis\n## Performance Measures Threshold\n# Chapter 7 Traffic Analysis Using Analytical Tools\n## Generalized Service Volume Table\n## HCM and HCS\n## SIDRA INTERSECTION\n## Synchro and SimTraffic\n# Chapter 8 Microsimulation Analysis\n## Base Model Development\n## Model Verification/Error Checking\n## Model Calibration and Verification\n## Calibration and Validation Report\n## Model Calibration Reviewer’s Checklist\n## Special Studies Using Microsimulation Models\n# Chapter 9 Express Lanes Analysis\n## Introduction to Managed Lanes\n## Purpose and Intended Use\n## Project Scope\n## Data Collection for Express Lanes\n## Travel Demand Forecasting for Express Lanes\n## Traffic Assignment Methods\n## Express Lane Traffic Modeling in Microsimulation\n## Complex Weave Analysis\n# Chapter 10 Traffic Analysis Documentation\n## Technical Memorandum\n## Traffic Analysis Report\n## Review of Traffic Analysis\n# Appendix A Glossary of Terms\n# Appendix B Tool Selection Worksheet","[{\"question\":\"What does the handbook cover from start to finish for a traffic study?\",\"answer\":\"It covers scoping and methodology, boundary limits, data requirements and collection, tool selection, existing conditions and demand forecasting, safety and environmental considerations, analysis execution, and final documentation and review outputs.\"},{\"question\":\"How are traffic analysis tool and 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