1. Traffic Analysis: The first step in traffic engineering is analyzing the traffic conditions to identify problems and assess the current demand for transportation.
2. Traffic Forecasting: Once the traffic analysis is done, the next step is to identify future traffic trends and forecast the transportation demand in the region.
3. Simulation and Modeling: Traffic engineers use computer simulations and models to simulate traffic scenarios and make predictions about future traffic conditions.
4. Planning and Design: Based on the traffic analysis and forecasting, traffic engineers plan and design transportation systems, including roads, highways, and public transport.
5. Traffic Safety: Traffic engineering also includes assessing and improving the safety of transportation systems, including designing safe intersections, installing traffic signals and signs, and implementing speed limits.
6. Traffic Operations: Traffic engineers oversee the daily operations of transportation systems, including managing traffic flow, reducing congestion, and facilitating emergency services.
7. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS): Traffic engineering is also responsible for implementing and managing ITS technologies, such as cameras, sensors, and traffic management software, to improve transportation efficiency and safety.
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