Medulla Soft Technologies-Citywide Simulation Model

Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA)

Evaluating the effect of new developments on the existing road infrastructure.

What is a TIA?

A Traffic Impact Assessment evaluates how a proposed development project will affect the surrounding transportation network. It assesses congestion levels, infrastructure needs, and proposes mitigation strategies to maintain traffic safety and flow.

Why is it Important?

TIA helps urban planners, engineers, and government authorities ensure that infrastructure keeps up with development. It informs critical decision-making by identifying potential environmental risks, safety issues, and road capacity challenges.

Who Needs a TIA?

Real estate developers, urban planners, transport engineers, or local authorities proposing any major infrastructure, residential, commercial or industrial development must conduct a TIA as per regulatory norms.

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Benefits of a TIA:

  • Ensures road safety and efficient traffic movement
  • Identifies required infrastructure upgrades in advance
  • Reduces long-term transportation costs and disruptions
  • Helps secure approvals for major developments

Key Benefits of Traffic Impact Assessment

1. Informed Urban Planning
  • Supports data-driven planning and decision-making.
  • Facilitates zoning and land-use approvals.
  • Ensures development aligns with transportation infrastructure.
2. Mitigation of Traffic Congestion
  • Identifies potential traffic bottlenecks from new developments.
  • Recommends infrastructure improvements such as road widening, signalization, new access roads, or roundabouts.
3. Improved Road Safety
  • Assesses impacts on pedestrian and vehicular safety.
  • Suggests changes to reduce accident risks (e.g., turning lanes, improved signage).
4. Compliance with Regulations
  • Helps meet government or municipal guidelines for development approvals.
  • Ensures legal compliance and streamlines the approval process.
5. Cost Savings for Developers and Authorities
  • Prevents costly future retrofitting by proactively addressing traffic issues.
  • Enables phased development aligned with infrastructure capabilities.

Our Assessment Services

PCU Analysis

Passenger Car Unit calculations for mixed traffic flow

Congestion Forecasting

Predictive modeling for future traffic patterns

SWEPT Analysis

Vehicle turning path verification

Management Plans

Comprehensive traffic control strategies