Radar Technology Advancements in Traffic Data Collection in Malaysian Urban Expressway

Abstract

Today, given the rapid global population growth and increased urban infrastructure development, the task of collecting, monitoring, and analyzing traffic data has become increasingly challenging. Highway practitioners are tasked with ensuring that the capacity design, planning, monitoring, and operational analysis of existing and future expressways are sustainable, allowing for accurate transportation infrastructure assessments suitable for local conditions. This paper introduces a new methodology for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing traffic data on multi-lane roads using advanced radar technology known as the Speedlane ProTM Counter Classifier. This technology can record and detect individual vehicle lanes, speeds, and vehicle classifications. As a case study, traffic movement on one of Malaysia's urban expressways was examined, providing preliminary analysis of traffic data such as lane-specific volume, vehicle classification, and speed data. The introduction of this multi-lane traffic data collection and monitoring system, along with data analysis, creates significant opportunities. Consequently, the study's findings will contribute to future research and development by highway professionals and researchers, enhancing the approach to collecting, monitoring, and analyzing traffic data on local urban expressways in Malaysia. In conclusion, this new traffic data collection methodology holds significance for professionals across the field, as advanced radar technology offers real-time, precise traffic information.