Origin and destination survey
In this method, origin and destination traffic studies are done
. Trip generated at origin and trip attracted at destination are
determined by various method.
Road side interview method
License plate method
Return postcard method
Tag on car method
Home interview method
One of the method used in O & D survey is discussed below:-
Tag on car method
In this method, study area is bounded by cordon line.
Traffic studies are done on each point where road
intersects the cordon line.
Tag are provided on vehicles at the entrance point and
removed at exit point of study area.
Generally different tags are provided for different stations
to identify the entrance point of vehicles.
Tags are provided on the windscreen of vehicles.
Time of entering and leaving the study area are marked on
tags to determine the journey time within the study area.
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