What is the difference between a Traffic Study, Traffic Impact Analysis and Mitigation?
a. A “Traffic Study” and a “Traffic Impact Analysis” are one and the same: A study that assesses the impacts of a proposed development on the existing and future multi modal transportation network. The study must recommend mitigation measures for the anticipated impacts and must analyze the adequacy of the development’s planned access points. b. A “Mitigation” is a letter describing a project in limited detail. In the instance where a Traffic Impact Analysis is required or the development is anticipated to generate less than 200 total trips in a peak hour a Traffic Mitigation letter can be submitted. A “Mitigation” is a letter describing the project along with a site plan of the project.
