You’ve seen them.
You’ve driven over them.
That soft thunk-thunk under your tires as you cross two thick black rubber strips stretched across the road.
No cones. No workers. No signs.
Just… cables. Lying there like forgotten extension cords.
And until someone asks, “Wait — what are those for?” — you probably never gave them a second thought.
But here’s the truth:
Those black cables aren’t abandoned equipment or construction leftovers.
They’re traffic counters — silent, tire-rolling detectives gathering data about your drive.
Let’s uncover what they do, why they’re there, and what you should (and shouldn’t) do when you see them. 💡
🔍 What Are Those Black Cables? Meet the “Traffic Tube”
Officially called pneumatic traffic counters or traffic tubes, these black rubber hoses are temporary tools used by city planners, transportation departments, and engineers to collect real-time traffic data.
Here’s how they work:
🛠️ How It Works:
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