the theoretical estimate of the total number of vehicles using a specific segment of roadway (in both directions) on any given day of the year. This estimate represents the total number of cars per ye [..]

the estimate of a daily load on a roadway segment; calculated from the daily total vehicle type multiplied by their appropriate ESAL factors.

a 24-hour traffic volume that should be qualified by stating a time period, (e.g., MADT – monthly average daily traffic, or ADT for the period 6/21/2011-6/23/2011)

the total load transmitted by all wheels in a single, tandem, or tridem axle configuration.

in a traffic forecast, the year construction will be completed and the roadway will be open to traffic.

a segment of the state highway road system that is divided into shorter, more manageable parts for record keeping within MnDOT.

roads locally maintained by county highway departments in Minnesota; span a wide variety of road types, varying from A-minor arterials that carry large volumes of traffic to an improved road.

the percentage of traffic moving in the peak travel direction during the 30th highest hourly volume of the year; calculated by dividing the higher directional volume occurring in the 30th highest hour [..]

MnDOT has divided Minnesota into eight operating districts based on geographic location and resources. For more information visit http://www.dot.state.mn.us/information/districts.html

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