Traffic data collection
Survey and Marketing Services Ltd combines the very latest in data collection technology with access to a wealth of staff, available for work throughout the UK. If you are unsure which data collection method would be best for you, please contact us.
Automatic traffic counts
Survey & Marketing Services have a wide range of Automatic Traffic Counting equipment available. We have several dedicated teams ready to install this equipment anywhere in the UK at a moments notice.
Manual traffic counts
Survey & Marketing Services has over 250 staff available to carry out manual traffic counts. Our staff are trained to very high industry standards, giving you the client the very best in traffic data. We pride ourselves on the accurate data our staff provide, this is a combination of our staff commitment and our selection and training process. We believe that our staff are more accurate than some of the leading automatic equipment. Because of this SMS staff are used to verify Highways Automatic Counter sites across the country.
ANPR cameras |
Car park surveys |
| SMS have both the experience and capability to carry out numerous types of work using the latest ANPR technology. Ranging from their perfectly suited use within Origin and Destination Surveys. To their other applications i.e. in assisting in revenue protection and law enforcement. | There are numerous common methods employed by us to conduct Car Parking Surveys i.e. Beat Survey, Number Plates in and out etc. We are also open to using bespoke methods as and when required. We can conduct these surveys manually and/or automatically using the latest ANPR/Camera technology. |
Origin & destination surveys
Number Plate O & D Surveys:
Survey and Marketing Services has a vast and varied experience in carrying out these surveys. Whether the client requires an O & D Survey in a small residential area or a large city cordon, Survey & Marketing Services has the experience and ability to carry out such work.
Road Side Census Points:
Road Side Census Points have long been used by Survey & Marketing Services on behalf of a range of clients. These still remain the most effective and accurate method of collecting O & D information from drivers over a much greater area. We again have the experience and resources to carry out numerous Road Side Census Points at any one time.
Video traffic counts |
Rat run investigations |
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SMS has many years experience in conducting video surveys. Video surveys can be also used in conjunction with other types of survey to provide additional demonstrative material to our clients. Video Surveys are increasingly being used to carry out surveys in sensitive areas and/or to take a more discrete approach. |
SMS have long been involved with investigating this problem. We can use numerous methods, even discrete means. We also carry out speed checks in these areas when requested. |
Journey time surveys
We have several well-rehearsed teams to carry out Drive Time Surveys. We carry this type of survey on a regular basis and always to very high standards. We can also add the GPS element and/or any other requirements by you the client. Using the latest technology and our well-trained staff we can carry out these surveys. We will provide accurate data and GPS co-ordinates/route plan every time, in a transparent concise format or even to the clients requested format.
Speed check surveys
Using the latest speed detection technology and our well-trained staff we can carry out these surveys. We will provide accurate data and plans every time, in a transparent concise format or even to the clients requested format.
Red light/level crossing monitoring
SMS has the experience and skills to carry out such surveys. Additionally we can carry out work covertly using our staff or the latest surveillance technology. Latest figures show traffic cameras in London are catching almost 10,000 drivers every month jumping through red lights. While recent figures released by Network Rail show there were more than 3,400 cases of level-crossing misuse last year, disrupting thousands of trains.
