The Daily Vehicle Count is determined using an advanced algorithm that integrates data from mobile pings and the Department for Transport. Here's how it works:
Mobile Pings: These are aggregated from mobile devices over the past year to create an average representation of daily traffic patterns. This data helps estimate how busy roads typically are.
Department for Transport Data: This data provides additional insights into traffic volumes and patterns, enhancing the accuracy of the estimates.
Speed and Other Data Sets: The algorithm also considers vehicle speeds and other relevant data to normalise and refine the traffic estimates.
Road Joining Analysis: The algorithm analyses how different road segments connect and interact, which helps in understanding and predicting traffic flow across the network.
Important Note
The Daily Vehicle Count provides a close estimation of the number of vehicles traveling on a road segment daily. While it aims to be highly accurate, it is not an exact number. The estimate helps in understanding traffic trends and planning but should be used with this context in mind.