Question

Explain the process and unnecessary steps in a "Traffic Impact Study". What are the important factors that influence the models and results?

Answer 1

Traffic impacts and their potential need for mitigation are important for any community to consider when a significant development is proposed. Public policy makers, citizens and developers all have a stake in understanding and responding to additional demands on the transportation system. All share the common interest of a safe and efficient transportation network. A properly developed traffic impact analysis can provide the factual basis for good decision-making and facilitate the timely implementation of effective mitigation measures.
A traffic impact analysis (TIA) is a specialized engineering study that determines the potential traffic impacts of a proposed traffic generator.