Parking Demand

pass by trips
Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning

Pass-By Trips: What They Are, How to Calculate Them, and How Not to Get Burned

If you already work with trip generation, you know the headline challenge in many Traffic Impact Studies (TIS/TIA): not all site trips are “new” to the network. Some are simply siphoned from vehicles already passing by. Getting this right can change turn lane warrants, signal timing, and mitigation costs. This guide is a practitioner’s deep-dive […]

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traffic impact study
Parking, Pavement, Traffic Engineering, Transportation Planning

What Is a Traffic Impact Assessment? A Complete Guide for Planners, Developers, and Engineers

🚦 What Is a Traffic Impact Assessment? A Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) — also known in some regions as a Traffic Impact Study (TIS) — is a formal analysis that evaluates how a proposed development or land use change will affect the existing transportation network. It helps local governments determine whether a project will: TIAs

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How to Calculate Parking Requirements
Parking, Traffic Engineering

How to Calculate Parking Requirements for Residential, Commercial, and Mixed-Use Buildings

Whether you’re designing a residential complex, commercial plaza, or a mixed-use development, one of the most critical factors in your site planning process is determining how much parking is required. Miscalculating parking provisions can lead to overcrowded streets, underutilized lots, or regulatory issues with planning authorities. In this guide, we explain how to calculate parking

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