3Definition of terms#
Table 3 – Definition of terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Active transport | Active transport relates to physical activity undertaken as a means of transport. In the context of this document, it refers to movement activity undertaken on a cycling track and footpath. |
| AI | Artificial Intelligence. |
| ATCC | Active Transport Counter / Classifier. |
| Classifier | A counting device that can distinguish detected objects between pre-defined types. |
| Counter | A counter will count and record vehicle traffic-volume and specific types of road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists. |
| OGA | Open Grade Asphalt. |
| PIR sensor | A passive infrared (PIR) sensor is an electronic sensor that detects infrared light radiating from objects in its field of view. |
| Sensor | A device that perceives the vehicle and produces raw signals. In some cases, this sensor may be an integrated part of a detector and not a separate item. |
| Separated path | A path which is divided into separate sections, one of which is designated for the exclusive use of cyclists and the other for the exclusive use of pedestrians. |
| Shared path | A path where pedestrians and cyclists share the same path space. |
| STREAMS | A departmental traffic management system. |
| Vehicle detector | A device that processes the raw vehicle detection signal received from the sensors. The processed data is in a readable form. |
| Vehicle detector site | A location on the road network where vehicle data collection is taking place. |
| Video Analytics (VA) | In the context of this document, VA refers to the automated analysis of video feeds using Computer Vision to classify transportation modes such as bicycles, pedestrians, scooters, and other objects of interest. |
| WiM | Weigh-in-motion. |
| WiM logger | A weigh-in-motion logger used for capturing the weights and individual axles of vehicles while in motion. |