Traffic Counts Studies by 15 Minute Bins is a dataset from the City of Seattle's SDOT Traffic Counts group. It provides traffic volume studies aggregated into 15-minute intervals, collected using pneumatic tubes and video systems across the city. The dataset was last updated on March 22, 2026.
Use Cases
- Model traffic congestion patterns based on 15-minute aggregated volume data.
- Analyze diurnal and weekly traffic flow cycles based on time-series counts.
- Calibrate transportation simulation models based on empirical volume statistics.
- Compare traffic data collection methods based on pneumatic tube and video system sources.
Strengths
- Data is aggregated into 15-minute bins, providing a standardized temporal resolution.
- Collection methods are documented, including pneumatic tubes and video systems.
- Includes a study_id field for joining with related tables for expanded context.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count and dataset size are unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
Provenance
- Source
- City of Seattle, SDOT Traffic Counts group.
- Collection Method
- Collected via pneumatic tubes and video systems across the city.
- Time Range
- null
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-03-22 03:37:51.789842; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Seattle, Washington, USA.