If you’ve noticed black cables stretched across the road, they are temporary traffic counters placed by authorities to gather data on road usage and traffic flow. These cables work through a pneumatic mechanism: when a vehicle’s tires pass over the tube, it triggers an air burst that is recorded by a counter device. This data helps analyze traffic congestion, vehicle speed, direction, and classification.
With over 12,000 of these tubes deployed across the state, they provide valuable insights that assist in traffic management and infrastructure planning.