Have you ever noticed those black rubber cables stretched across the road while driving?
Though they’re a common sight and completely safe to drive over, many drivers may not know their true purpose.
These cables serve a vital function: they collect essential traffic data. How does it work? When a vehicle crosses over them, the pressure triggers a signal sent to a counting device.
This data provides transportation agencies with valuable insights into traffic flow, vehicle speeds, and overall road use. Such information is crucial for urban planning, road maintenance, and safety measures. It helps determine where to place traffic signals, adjust speed limits, or even plan road expansions.
These cables are usually positioned in low-visibility spots to avoid affecting driver behavior, ensuring that the data gathered accurately reflects normal traffic patterns.
Curious to know more? Check out the video below for a closer look.