AGENDA DATE: 9/2/2020
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The Traffic Impact Analysis Process
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Informational presentation on the Traffic Impact Analysis Process
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Filardo, Rapp, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission requested an informational presentation providing an overview of the Traffic Impact Analysis process. The delivered presentation was developed by staff in response to this request. The presentation will provide an overview of when TIA's are requested, what the purpose of those TIA's are, how they are developed and the information they provide.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure Investment: Prioritize, plan, and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs.
DISCUSSION: A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) also referred to as a Traffic Impact Statement is an evaluation of a proposed development project's effect on the transportation system. Typically, a TIA recommends improvements to lessen or negate the identified impacts. Through the Planning Division of the Community Development Department, TIA's are requested for rezoning and special use permit applications where it is determined that the development would substantially affect transportation on public roadways. The term "substantially affects" is not specifically defined by the County. However, staff has been using the general number of approximately 1,000 vehicles/day or 150 new trips in a peak hour. The Virginia Department of Transportation, by regulation, similarly requires a Traffic Impact Statement for rezonings that will substantially affect transportation on state highways. VDOT defines "substantially affects" as a development that will generate more than 5,000 vehicle trips per ...
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