Transportation Data Services

Fall 2016

For the first time, survey data was collected for a substantial program primarily with our new Black Cats. Following is a comparison study of one of this years more challenging locations; a busy four-lane, one-way, street. The count was conducted with our Black Cat Generation 2 Radar detectors, one on either side of the roadway, and calibrated with our Houston...

Black Cat comparison study

With the introduction of CA Traffic’s Black Cat radar sensor, I truly believe we have finally eliminated the need for road tubes! The following comparison study provides evidence to that end. For this study, I set up a pneumatic tube study concurrently with a Black Cat radar study. Here are the results: Admirals Rd comparison study, Volume As you can see,...

The Appian Way rides again!

In the 2016 ridedonthide, Sarah Stackhouse and Ed Stackhouse ride in support of mental health...

Black Cat Installation

The Appian Way is excited to announce the newest addition to our inventory of radar sensors: the Black Cat Radar Recorder! This sensor is manufactured by CA Traffic and designed to replace their Radar Recorder. As with the previous Radar Recorder, this new Black Cat records traffic in two lanes. However, it’s greatest advantage over the previous model is...

Houston Crossfire Installation

This past fall was another busy season for The Appian Way. In our quest to use innovative equipment that is superior in both effectiveness and convenience , we found the Houston Crossfire radar sensor to be particularly useful. This is a truly innovative device! As you may have read here, the Crossfire is comparable to road tubes in accuracy. For convenience...

The Appian Way at ridedonthide

The Appian Way is proud to help raise awareness and funds for mental...