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Turning movement counts

A turning movement count records every vehicle entering an intersection by approach, movement and vehicle class, in 15-minute intervals, together with pedestrian and bicycle crossings. It is the input for signal warrants, signal timing, capacity analysis and traffic impact studies.

Counts are collected by vision-based, non-intrusive methods and are reviewed independently before release.

Signalized intersection in Owasso, Oklahoma, with vehicles marked as they pass through each turning movement
Turning movement count at a signalized intersection in Owasso, Oklahoma. Vehicles are recorded by movement and by vehicle class.

Deliverables

Intervals15-minute bins for the count period; peak-hour summary with PHF
ClassesPassenger vehicles, light trucks, heavy trucks, buses; pedestrians and bicycles where required; other schemes on request
FormatsExcel workbook, PDF summary with intersection diagram, 15-minute raw files; web map, dashboard and State Plane shapefile on request
Count periodsPeak periods, 12-hour, or 24-hour continuous
TurnaroundCorridor and citywide programs of 20–70 locations are routinely delivered in about one week; single sites sooner
Recent scale70 locations (Owasso, 2026), 60 intersections with pedestrian and bicycle counts (Oklahoma City, 2025), 80 locations (Bismarck-Mandan, 2022)

When this study is used

Signal warrant analysis under the MUTCD, retiming and coordination, roundabout and turn-lane design, HCM capacity analysis, and traffic impact studies for development review. Agencies usually specify the count periods; developers' consultants usually need AM and PM peak periods on a representative weekday.

Frequently asked questions

Can you match our agency's TMC template?

Yes. Send the template or the agency's specification with the request and the deliverable is produced in that layout.

What if the count day turns out to be unrepresentative?

If an incident, closure or weather event affects the count period, we tell you and recount at our expense.

Do you count roundabouts and five-leg intersections?

Yes. Roundabouts and multi-leg intersections are counted with the same interval and class structure as a standard intersection.

Related work

Representative projects

70count locations

US-169 Corridor Counts

Owasso, OK · 2026

22 intersections + 48 multi-day count & classification.

Completed in one week

60intersections

Area-Wide Traffic Study

Oklahoma City, OK · 2025

With pedestrian & bicycle counts.

Completed in two weeks on an accelerated schedule

Request a quote for traffic data collection

Send the locations, study types and dates for the project and TDS Traffic will return a written scope and price. Or email support@tdstraffic.com.

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