Study Creation

The study creation section outlines the step-by-step workflow for building a Traffic Stats analysis in iNode. The process includes choosing the right study type, defining your network, and refining the scope using vehicle types, date ranges, and time sets. Before confirming, you'll review a summary of your selections, including expected sample size and credit usage.

Matching Traffic Stats Study Types to Your Project Goals

As you begin working with the Traffic Stats module, the first step is selecting the study type that matches your analysis goal. Each Traffic Stats option, Area or Route, offers a different analytical perspective, but both deliver the same metrics, including:

• Average, median and percentile speed
• Speed variability (standard deviation)
• Average, median and percentile travel time
• Sample size (probe-vehicle observations)
• Estimated volume (based on functional road classes)
• Segment length and functional road class
• Street names and posted speed limits
• Direction-specific segment identifiers for mapping and analysis

Choosing the correct study type ensures the results align with the questions you need answered, as each is designed to support different analytical objectives.

The following breaks down each step, guiding you in selecting the right options and configuring your study with clarity and confidence.