Traffic Impact Analysis

Traffic impact analysis determines whether existing roads will accomodate the traffic that will result from a proposed development. This report shows you how to conduct one. It tells you what information to collect on the specific land uses proposed in a development, how to calculate the number of trips a development will generate, and how to figure the directional distribution of the trips. It even shows how to use critical land analysis to spot potential congestion and conflicts caused by driveways and traffic signals. Charts give examples of the types of data that must be collected, while graphs and figures make the data easy to interpret. Traffic Impact Analysis also examines computer programs that facilitate quicker and more accurate impact estimates. The report concludes with a discussion of possible responses to traffic congestion that might grow out of an analysis. A great resource for planners, especially those unfamiliar with the intricacies of traffic data analysis.