17.3.1 Tabular Summaries

Table summaries can organize data in a way that is easy for the reader to absorb and analyze. Raw data used to compile information in the tables can be included in the appendix for reference. A tabular format can be used to easily make comparisons between alternatives. provides an
example
of failing conditions noted with white text on a black cell background.
Pass and Fail Cell Formatting
Figure 17-1: Pass and Fail Cell Formatting
Tables are one of the simplest forms of data presentation used to summarize a large amount of data. They help with explaining data so that the reader can easily find information and draw general conclusions. Borders for all tables can be solid black or white lines with a 1-point weight. Detailed spreadsheets and tables can be included in appendices. An
example
of tabular data is shown in
Table 17-1: Example of Tabular Data Summary
Intersection
Approach
Turning Movement
Volume (veh)
Delay (sec/veh)
Approach Volume
Approach Delay
Approach LOS
Street A @ Street B
NB
NBL
30
66
94
46.5
D
NBT
26
66
NBR
38
17
SB
SBL
893
45
1,254
38.7
D
SBT
21
48
SBR
340
21
EB
EBL
259
64
1,654
48.4
D
EBT
1,369
46
EBR
26
11
WB
WBL
56
46
1,733
28.1
C
WBT
1,232
35
WBR
445
7