When are Traffic Impact Analysis studies prepared?
Plano requires that a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) study be done for zoning revisions and preliminary site plans. Both types of TIA’s, share the goal of identifying the relationship between land use and transportation needs. TIA’s are required whenever the additional site-generated Average Daily Traffic (ADT) is more than or equal to 5,000. Who prepares the Traffic Impact Analysis? Traffic Impact Analysis studies shall be performed by a consultant qualified to practice Transportation Engineering in the State of Texas. Requirements for mitigating negative traffic impacts shall apply to all zoning cases and site plans. The applicant or developer shall provide the consultant services. What information and issues are addressed by a Traffic Impact Analysis? A pre-submission consultation with the Development Review and Transportation Engineering Division staff is required to verify the need and content for a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA). Following that meeting, typical procedures shall be