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Traffic Survey
Information about the Traffic Survey
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The traffic survey was undertaken by Dorset County Council between the 1st – 7th June 2015
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The recording equipment was sited across Dick O Th Banks Road to the east of Egdon Glen.
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The average daily volumes were – Eastbound to the Warmwell Road 930 and Westbound to the Quarry 960
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The 85%ile speeds were – Eastbound 33.6 mph and Westbound 32.6 mph
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The amount of traffic was fairly consistent throughout the period 8am – 6pm
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The peak volumes were generally around 8am and 5pm
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The speeds appear to decrease around school start and finish times
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There were a proportion of vehicles travelling above 35mph – the highest numbers were between 6am and 8am and 5pm and 6pm
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The highest volume of traffic was on the Friday at 2099 vehicles
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The lowest volume of traffic was on the Sunday at 1560 vehicles
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The volume of traffic was approximately 87% cars and 13% remainder
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Out of the remainder the vast majority were 2 axle vehicles