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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.

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 copy of the title deed
A copy of the owner's smart card (both sides) or a copy of the commercial registration for organizations and companies
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
A copy of the land-use details table
The contact details of the consulting company that prepared the traffic study (direct contact number and email). The study must be conducted by a consultancy company accredited by the Authority

If the study is within an approved master plan

The initial approval of the plan

If the applicant is authorized to represent the owner

A copy of the authorization letter (E-authorization services guide) , View Document
The authorized person’s smart card

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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 (E-authorization services guide). , View Document
The authorized person’s smart card (authorized to follow up on the application).