What does TIS mean in ENGINEERING

A Transportation Impact Study (TIS) is an analysis that determines the expected transportation impacts of a proposed development on the regional transportation network. This study looks at how the proposed development will affect traffic flow, safety, and other issues in order to identify any potential problems and suggest solutions.

A TIS is needed to ensure that a proposed development will not negatively impact the current or future transportation system of a given area. It also helps local governments plan for their future needs by helping to identify potential issues and solutions.

It is recommended that an experienced professional engineer with some knowledge of both traffic engineering and civil engineering should be hired to conduct a TIS. This engineer should have experience conducting similar studies in the past as well as an understanding of local regulations regarding such studies.

The time required to complete a TIS can vary significantly depending on the size and complexity of the project. Generally speaking, it can take anywhere from one month for simple projects to several months for larger ones. Additionally, if there are existing plans or reports that need to be reviewed, this may add additional time.

A TIS provides information such as estimated vehicle trips, queuing patterns, intersection capacity, pedestrian/bicycle facilities, transit operations analyses, parking strategies, environmental impacts associated with vehicle emissions and noise levels near the proposed development site.

Yes, many engineers use specialized technical software during their evaluation process when performing a TIS. The software used varies depending on what types of analyses are being done but may include programs such as CORSIM and SYNCHRO Traffic Simulation Models for traffic pattern simulations or GIS/mapping models for geographic information mapping.

The cost of performing a TIS can vary greatly depending on many factors including size and complexity of the project as well as any specialized equipment or software that may be required for analysis purposes. Costs can range anywhere from several thousand dollars up into six figures depending on these factors.

Depending on what type of development is being proposed, different mitigation measures may be necessary in order to address any problems identified by the study results. Common mitigation measures include improvements to roadway infrastructure such as widened lanes or turn lanes; signal optimization; improved access points; ramp metering; transit services or facilities; and bicycle/pedestrian wayside amenities like sidewalks and crosswalks.