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Ramsey County Sheriff's Office Suggests New Speed Limit
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"SpeedStat allows me to collect traffic statistics anytime, anywhere–without any setup time."
 SpeedStat screen shot
Entner decided to try a new speed statistic software program, SpeedStat, which integrates with his LTI UltraLyte speed laser. Every time the speed laser fires, the speed, time and direction of the vehicle is recorded in the software.
In the past, Entner used counting tubes to collect traffic counts and speeds, which required tubes to be nailed down into asphalt. This caused limitations as to where the tubes could be installed. In some cases, this also defeated the purpose of capturing an accurate speed assessment, due to traffic slowing down after seeing the tubes the ahead.
"SpeedStat allows me to collect traffic statistics anytime, anywhere—without any setup time," Tim Entner explains. "I also like how I am physically there, collecting the data, because it makes me more confident about the accuracy of the data I'm collecting." During a 2-hour period, Entner was able to collect 364 vehicle speeds, using the SpeedStat program. Reports and graphs were then created from the spot assessment and submitted to the city council and manager along with the recommended speed limit.
After witnessing the traffic flow of the area and evaluating the collected statistics, Entner actually recommended raising the speed limit from 20 mph to 25 mph. Entner also reported that he uses SpeedStat as a log sheet for court testimony when he actively pulls over vehicles for speeding. This multifunctional software program runs on a Pocket PC platform and can easily integrate with any UltraLyte model with a serial port.
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