Section 2: Traffic Corridor Analysis
Overview
As part of the project development process, TPP Traffic Analysis
provides the districts with corridor analysis on existing and proposed
facilities to be used in planning, pavement, or geometric design
analysis. Corridor analysis can include basic highway traffic data
for pavement design, vehicle classification for environmental studies,
detailed schematic turning movements, consultant corridor information
packet, or no-build traffic analysis.
Federal regulations for Transportation Analysis include
Planning Assistance and Standards.
Corridor Analysis Options
Districts may have transportation analyses developed using
one the following three options:
- Option A –TPP Traffic Analysis responsible for development of traffic data and signs/stamps project
- Option B –District responsible for development of traffic data and TPP Traffic Analysis reviews and signs/stamps project
- Option C –District responsible for development of traffic data and signs/stamps project
Corridor Analysis Standard Operating Procedures
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can be found on the TPP SharePoint
site.
Texas Racing Commission Traffic Impact Analysis
The Texas Racing Commission application process sometimes
requires the applicant to include a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA).
The Texas Racing Commission contacts TPP when the process is starting
to access assistance in addressing questions on the technical requirements
for TIAs. TPP also coordinates the technical review of applicant
submitted TIAs with the District in which the facility is located.
TIA coordination and reviews occur infrequently.
Toll Forecasts
TPP Traffic Analysis does not conduct or review traffic volume
toll forecasts. All toll traffic analyses and reviews should be
conducted under Option C and District oversight. If management directs, TPP
may occasionally assist in reviews.