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Traffic Impact Studies & Transportation Engineering

Professional traffic impact analysis and transportation engineering services ensuring safe traffic operations, regulatory compliance, and optimal development access for construction and development projects.

Traffic Analysis
Operations Design
Access Planning
Safety Analysis
Traffic impact analysis and transportation engineering

Expert Transportation Engineering

Our licensed traffic engineers provide comprehensive traffic impact studies and transportation engineering services ensuring safe, efficient traffic operations while meeting regulatory requirements and optimizing development accessibility.

Using advanced traffic modeling software and proven engineering methodologies, we deliver accurate traffic impact assessments that support informed development decisions and regulatory approval.

250+ Studies Completed
PE Licensed
100% Approval Rate

Comprehensive Traffic Impact Services

Traffic Impact Study (TIS)

Comprehensive Impact Analysis

Complete Traffic Impact Assessment

Professional analysis of development-generated traffic impacts on surrounding transportation network with mitigation recommendations.

Study Components:
  • Existing traffic conditions analysis
  • Trip generation calculations and validation
  • Trip distribution and assignment modeling
  • Background growth projections
  • Future traffic volume forecasting
  • Intersection capacity and level of service analysis
  • Queue length and delay calculations
Analysis Methodologies:
  • Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) procedures
  • SYNCHRO/SimTraffic modeling
  • VISSIM microsimulation
  • Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE)
  • Safety performance functions
  • Multimodal level of service analysis

Site Access Design

Driveway & Circulation Planning

Optimal Site Access Solutions

Professional design of site access points and internal circulation systems ensuring safe, efficient traffic operations and regulatory compliance.

Design Elements:
  • Driveway location and alignment
  • Sight distance and visibility analysis
  • Turning movement accommodations
  • Internal circulation and parking layout
  • Emergency vehicle access
  • Pedestrian and bicycle facilities
  • ADA compliance and accessibility
Safety Considerations:
  • Conflict point analysis
  • Crash history review
  • Safety performance evaluation
  • Design vehicle accommodation
  • Traffic control device recommendations
  • Roadway lighting requirements

Specialized Transportation Studies

Pedestrian & Bicycle Analysis

Comprehensive evaluation of pedestrian and bicycle facilities ensuring safe multimodal transportation.

  • Pedestrian level of service analysis
  • Bicycle facility design
  • Crosswalk and signal timing
  • ADA compliance verification
  • School zone safety analysis
  • Trail and pathway connections

Freight & Commercial Vehicle

Specialized analysis for freight movement, commercial vehicles, and heavy truck traffic impacts.

  • Truck route analysis and planning
  • Loading dock and service access
  • Oversize/overweight vehicle accommodation
  • Freight rail interface planning
  • Port and intermodal connections
  • Commercial vehicle restrictions

Transit & Public Transportation

Integration of public transportation facilities and services with development planning and design.

  • Transit stop location and design
  • Bus rapid transit planning
  • Park-and-ride facility design
  • Transit-oriented development support
  • Route planning and optimization
  • Intermodal connectivity planning

Parking Studies

Comprehensive parking analysis including demand assessment, design optimization, and management strategies.

  • Parking demand analysis
  • Shared parking assessments
  • Parking facility design
  • Management and pricing strategies
  • Alternative transportation programs
  • Parking requirement reductions

Advanced Traffic Analysis Technology

Traffic Modeling Software

SYNCHRO/SimTraffic

Signal timing optimization and traffic simulation for intersection analysis and corridor planning.

VISSIM Microsimulation

Detailed microsimulation modeling for complex traffic operations and system optimization.

HCS Highway Capacity Software

Highway Capacity Manual procedures for capacity analysis and level of service determination.

Data Collection Technology

Video Traffic Monitoring

Automated video traffic counting and turning movement analysis with AI-powered detection.

GPS Travel Time Studies

Floating car studies and GPS-based travel time analysis for corridor performance assessment.

Mobile Traffic Data

Anonymous mobile device data for origin-destination analysis and traffic pattern studies.

Our Traffic Impact Study Process
1

Project Scoping & Data Collection

Initial project evaluation and comprehensive data collection to establish baseline traffic conditions.

  • Study area delineation
  • Traffic count collection
  • Turning movement surveys
  • Travel time studies
  • Crash history analysis
2

Trip Generation & Distribution

Analysis of development-generated traffic including trip generation calculations and distribution modeling.

  • ITE Trip Generation Manual application
  • Local trip rate validation
  • Trip distribution modeling
  • Modal split analysis
  • Seasonal and temporal variations
3

Impact Assessment & Analysis

Comprehensive analysis of traffic impacts on surrounding roadway network using professional modeling software.

  • Intersection capacity analysis
  • Level of service evaluation
  • Queue length and delay calculations
  • Signal warrant analysis
  • Safety impact assessment
4

Mitigation & Recommendations

Development of traffic mitigation measures and improvement recommendations to address identified impacts.

  • Intersection improvement design
  • Signal timing optimization
  • Turn lane and geometry modifications
  • Access management strategies
  • Alternative transportation programs

Traffic Impact Study Applications

Commercial Development
  • Shopping centers and retail developments
  • Office buildings and business parks
  • Hotels and hospitality facilities
  • Restaurant and entertainment venues
  • Mixed-use developments
  • Medical facilities and hospitals

Residential Communities
  • Single-family subdivisions
  • Multi-family developments
  • Planned unit developments (PUD)
  • Active adult communities
  • Student housing projects
  • Affordable housing developments

Industrial & Logistics
  • Manufacturing facilities
  • Distribution centers and warehouses
  • Logistics and freight facilities
  • Data centers
  • Industrial parks
  • Port and intermodal facilities

Institutional Projects
  • Schools and educational facilities
  • Religious institutions
  • Government and civic buildings
  • Recreation and sports facilities
  • Cultural and entertainment venues
  • Healthcare and senior living

Transportation Planning Requirements

Federal Requirements
  • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
  • Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)
  • Federal Highway Administration guidelines
  • Federal Transit Administration standards

State & Local Requirements
  • State Department of Transportation standards
  • Local government traffic impact thresholds
  • Municipal access management requirements
  • Regional transportation planning
  • Context sensitive design guidelines
  • Complete streets policies

Benefits of Professional Traffic Studies

Development Approval

Ensure development approval through comprehensive traffic impact analysis and professional engineering credentials.

Safety Optimization

Maximize traffic safety through professional engineering design and evidence-based safety analysis.

Cost Management

Minimize traffic mitigation costs through efficient design solutions and strategic improvement planning.

Community Benefits

Enhance community livability through improved traffic operations and multimodal transportation options.

Optimize Traffic Operations for Your Development

Contact our traffic engineers to ensure safe, efficient traffic operations and regulatory approval for your project.