Citation

Pfefer RC, Reischl BE. Transp. Res. Rec. 1983; 910: 48-56.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1983, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

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Abstract

The application of small computers to traffic records systems in small communities is investigated. The study is based on an assumption that small computers (micros) are useful for the management and analysis of traffic records in communities of 5000-100000 population. Factors bearing on the apparent hesitancy of small communities to use small computers for traffic records are examined. It is concluded that the volume of traffic records generated by small communities is within the capacity of present small computer systems and that the systems are adequate in terms of secondary storage, primary memory, speed, and input-output devices. Costs are modest. It is suggested that available generic software has not been exploited for traffic records management and that, with some exceptions, there is a lack of specialized applications software for traffic analysts. Remaining barriers to the use of small computers include data-quality concerns, organizational issues, justification of purchase, acceptance of the equipment by agency personnel, and management problems. Adoption of small computers for traffic records systems will depend on how these issues are resolved. (Author)

Record URL:
http://onlinepubs.trb.org/Onlinepubs/trr/1983/910/910-009.pdf

Language: en

Keywords

TRAFFIC SURVEYS; COMPUTERS, MINIATURE