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traffic technician
A professional who conducts field studies to determine traffic volume, speed, effectiveness of signals, adequacy of lighting, and other factors influencing traffic conditions. Responsibilities include:
- Analyzes traffic volume and interviews motorists at assigned intersections or other areas where congestion exists or where disproportionate number of accidents have occurred (traffic checker).
- Determines average speed of vehicles, using electrical timing devices or radar equipment.
- Times stoplight or other delays, using stopwatch.
- Observes lighting, visibility of signs and pavement markings, location of traffic signals, width of street or roadway, and other considerations affecting traffic conditions.
- Draws graphs, charts, diagrams, and similar aids to illustrate observations and conclusions.
- Computes mathematical factors for adjusting timing of traffic signals, speed restrictions, and related data, using standard formulas.
- Prepares drawings of proposed signal installations or other control devices, using drafting instruments.
- May prepare statistical studies of traffic conditions.
- May recommend changes in traffic control devices and regulations on basis of findings.
- 품사: noun
- 분야/도메인: 전문 커리어, 전문 경력
- 카테고리: 직함
- Company: U.S. DOL
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(United States of America)