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AADT Prediction

This documentation provides a step-by-step guide on accessing, configuring, running, reviewing, and updating AADT predictions, ensuring users can accurately forecast traffic volumes using various source types and methodologies.

1. Access AADT Prediction Module​

  • Navigate to the Traffic Study > Tools module

  • Select AADT Prediction from the left-hand panel

2. Add a New Project​

  • Click the + Add button to create a new prediction project

  • Choose whether the prediction will be for an Intersection or Road Segment

3. Configure AADT Prediction Project Settings​

  • Enter a Title and a brief Description for the project

  • Define the following settings:

    • Growth Factor: Applies a percentage growth rate to historical data for projections. By default it is at 2%.

    • Max Variation in AADT: Defines the maximum percentage change allowed between historical and predicted AADT values. The software will not predict a future year's AADT if it's prediction is above this threshold, and will label the prediction as zero.

    • Show Data for Last Years: Determines how many years of historical data will be displayed.

    • From Year and To Year : Sets the historical range of years used for prediction

    • Prediction Years: Defines the future years for which AADT values will be predicted.

    • Exclude Years: Allows users to exclude certain years from the prediction process.

    • Source Type to Use: Determines the method used for predicting AADT values. Please refer to the AADT Source Type module to view the different source types.

4. Run AADT Prediction​

  • Click the Run Prediction button

  • You will receive an email notification when the prediction is completed

  • Note: Running AADT Prediction does not automatically update AADT values in TES Cloud

5. View AADT Prediction Results​

The predicted results are displayed with the following columns for each year:

  • Current Year Data:

    • Major – The AADT value for the major road.

    • Minor – The AADT value for the minor road.

    • Source – The method used to determine the AADT for that year (e.g., "Linear Regression," "Growth from Count"). Note that the values will be

  • Predicted Year Data :

    • Major/Minor – The projected AADT values based on the selected prediction method.

    • Source – The methodology used for prediction.

    • Quality – A measure of confidence in the predicted AADT values

    • Note: If the current year's major and minor AADT values are populated, then the predicted major and minor AADT values will be 0 as they do not require prediction.

  • Status – Indicates whether the AADT prediction process was successful for a given location.

6. Review Predicted Values​

  • Double-click on a specific record to review its details.

  • A table will appear showing historical, current, and predicted AADT values.

7. Edit Predicted Values​

  • To modify a predicted value, click the pencil icon to enter edit mode.

  • After making changes, click the Save Icon to apply the edits.

  • If you want to cancel your changes, click the Cancel Icon

  • Once a value is manually modified, its Source Type will automatically change to User Modified Permanent .

8. Review AADT Prediction Graph​

  • A graph displaying Current, Predicted, and Final AADT values over time will appear when scrolling down.

  • The X-axis represents the years, while the Y-axis shows the AADT volume.

  • Different colored lines indicate Total, Major, and Minor AADT values, with toggles to show/hide specific categories.

  • Users can analyze trends, compare model predictions to actual data, and edit values using the pencil icon . After modifications, click SAVE to update or CANCEL to discard changes.

9. Update AADT Values​

  • To apply the predicted values across TES, select the records by check-marking the rows you want to update

  • Click the Update button at the bottom right of the table