Review and Approval of Traffic Studies (TIA/TIS)
This service allows the prequalified traffic studies consultant firms approved by UPDA to submit Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) and Traffic Impact Statements (TIS) reports, these reports are either approved or modifications are requested based on technical review, if any. The main objective is to evaluate the impact of traffic generated by the major development projects on the capacity of the road network and major intersections. Additionally, it identifies the need for any proposed improvements to the road infrastructure and ensures that parking requirements and internal traffic circulation for all expected vehicle types within the project are met. Traffic studies are submitted through the UPDA's official website or via email at ask@upda.gov.bh. • The preparation of traffic studies requires adherence to the Traffic Impact Study Guide to ensure that the study aligns with the vision of UPDA and the relevant entities. • The project should be preliminarily approved with a condition of preparing a traffic study and it must be prepared by a pre-qualified consultant through UPDA. • Traffic data collection for traffic studies to be conducted by pre-qualified consultancy firms.
Service Conditions
- The project should be preliminarily approved with a condition of preparing a traffic study.
- The traffic study should be prepared by a pre-qualified consultant through UPDA
Required Attachments
- A letter from the owner or authorized applicant addressed to the Urban Planning and Development Authority requesting a traffic study approval (TIA/TIS). If the applicants are heirs, the letter must be signed by all of them.
- A copy of the latest survey certificate.
- A letter issued by the Urban Planning and Development Authority requesting the study.
- A copy of the TIA/TIS report (PDF).
- A copy of the engineering drawings/plans.
If the applicant is authorized to represent the owner
- A copy of the authorization letter
- The authorized person’s smart card.
If the applicant is a company
- A copy of the Commercial Register of Companies and Companies with the Registry Extracts among those authorized to sign.
- A copy of the authorization letter
- The authorized person’s smart card (authorized to follow up on the application).
If the study is within an approved master plan
- The initial approval of the plan.
If the applicants are heirs
- A copy of the legal obligation.
- An authorization letter signed by the heirs.
- Smart card copies of all legitimate heirs.
Process Time
- 15 Working Days : Traffic Impact Assessment Studies (TIA)
- 10 Working Days : Traffic Impact Statements Studies Level 1 and Level 2 (TISL1/TISL2)
Service Provider
Urban Planning and Development Authority
