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Description
Traffic volume census data for the Provincial Highway System includes columns for HIGHWAY, AADT, ADT, PTRUCKS, 85PCT, COUNTY, and SECTION DESCRIPTION. The dataset supports analysis of traffic patterns, truck percentages, and road section characteristics. It is available on multiple platforms under an open license.
Use Cases
Analyzing annual and average daily traffic trends using AADT and ADT columns
Assessing truck traffic impact on highways using the PTRUCKS column
Identifying high-volume road sections for maintenance using SECTION ID and SECTION LENGTH
Comparing traffic speeds and capacity using the 85PCT column
Mapping traffic data by administrative region using COUNTY and HIGHWAY columns
Strengths
Dataset is available on multiple platforms, indicating established use and importance
Columns suggest detailed metrics including truck percentages and speed percentiles
License is explicitly stated as OGL-CA-2.0 on two platforms
Limitations
Conflicting last updated dates: one source shows 2026-04-17, another shows 2025-11 07
Row count and total dataset size are unknown across all sources
Author information is missing or listed as 'None'
Provenance
Source
Government of Nova Scotia | Gouvernment de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Collection Method
Likely contains data from traffic volume census collection methods
Time Range
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Freshness
2026-04-17 15:32:03.421605
Geography
Provincial Highway System, likely within Nova Scotia, Canada
License is OGL-CA-2.0. Be aware of the conflict in the 'last updated' metadata between sources.