2.4.3 Developments
It is suggested that adjacent developments around the project are noted during the field visit. It is also important to make note of all special traffic generators (e.g., office building, schools, mall, hospital, stadium, major employer, large parking garage/lot). This can provide insight into understanding traffic patterns within the study area and provide improved means for assumptions when balancing traffic volumes.
In addition to existing developments, Traffic Impact Analyses (TIAs) done for planned developments are another source of data for TMCs, trip generation, and additional traffic that may need to be layered into the analysis. Referring to past TIAs or ones that are in progress may provide an enhanced overall understanding of the future traffic and travel patterns.
2.4.3.1 Energy Sector
The Texas Railroad Commission (TRC) website is a good source for data related to the energy sector. For projects that take place in energy sector locations, such as the Permian Basin, the TRC website provides information such as drilling permits, energy-related infrastructure, production of oil and gas, and other useful information that may be helpful in determining future traffic impacts based on energy production. See
Appendix C, Section 6 – External References (Reference 2)
for a link to the TRC website.