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5.3 TRAFFIC COUNT RECOMMENDATIONSGathering traffic information is a continuing process. Traffic counts are used toaccurately classify roadways and to determine future needs. To this end, the followingtraffic count phasing methodology is recommended. Figure 5-4, illustrates the phasingplan.• Traffic counts will be collected on all arterial and collector roadways inyears one and two of a five year cycle.• In years three through five of the five year cycle, 25 local roadway trafficcounts will be taken each year for a total of 75 counts in each cycle. Asthere are over 300 miles of local roadways in the county, 75 counts everyfive years will begin the data gathering process.In addition to the phasing plan, it is also recommended that there is an amendment tothe zoning ordinance requiring a 24-hour traffic count to be conducted on any roadwaywhere an access point is requested. The traffic count would be funded by the applicantand would be conducted by a firm approved by the county. These counts would beutilized to determine future needs of the roadway and would become part of the county’straffic count database. It is estimated that each 24-hour traffic count would cost between$400 to $600.Year1 2 3 4 5Year1 2 3 4 5Arterials &CollectorsLocalRoadwaysArterials &CollectorsLocalRoadwaysFigure 5-4 – Traffic Count Phasing PlanDearborn County Transportation Assessment Page 5-6