All TIA studies should be organized to follow a consistent format as outlined in this section. The study report should include figures, maps, and information detailed in this section. Specific issues to be addressed in the project's TIA study should be determined during the scoping process in consultation with the Public Works Department and documented in a Scoping Document.
2.1. Overall Steps
The steps involved in the preparation of TIA for projects within the City of Inglewood include:
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Initial Consultation: The project applicant/representative/environmental consultant should contact the Public Works Department to request an initial consultation for preparing a TIA study. Provide project description information including physical address, legal description, project title, proposed uses and sizes, removal of existing uses and sizes, if any, and project construction conditions including any phased construction or unusual conditions.
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Project Site Plan Submission: Submit a Project Site Plan detailing project driveways or access locations, loading/unloading areas, parking, and circulation. Early incorporation of traffic access and circulation considerations in building and parking layout plans is recommended. Contact the Public Works Department and Planning Division early to confirm driveway widths, internal circulation, highway dedication, street improvement requirements, and ADA requirements.
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Scoping Document: Pay the Scoping Document Fees to the City, prepare, and execute a Scoping Document with the Public Works Department. This document should address assumptions, parameters, and methodology for the project VMT assessment; study area for local transportation analysis, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities assessment; intersections and residential neighborhood street segments for analysis; related projects to be included; trip generation rates; ambient growth rate; trip distribution and assignment parameters; trip credits for existing uses, if any; horizon year for analysis; and cumulative analysis estimation. See Attachment A for a Scoping Document Template for City of Inglewood projects.
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Coordination with Adjacent Jurisdictions: Contact adjacent or neighboring agencies or jurisdictions (Caltrans, LA County, City of Los Angeles, other cities, transit agencies, etc.) that may be affected by the proposed project to ensure their transportation-related concerns are addressed in the TIA. Projects adjacent to LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) right-of-way should refer to the Metro Adjacent Development Handbook.
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Data Collection and Preparation: Collect, assemble, and prepare qualitative and quantitative information needed for all required analyses. Obtain traffic counts consistent with the City's requirements.
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Analysis and Submission: Conduct the required analyses, prepare the TIA study in the required format, and submit it to the Public Works Department. Pay the Study Review Fees to the City and provide proof of a valid City of Inglewood Business License. The TIA study should be prepared under the direction of a registered Professional Engineer (P.E. Civil or P.E. Traffic) in California and include the engineer's name, address, phone number, and stamp.
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Review and Approval: The Public Works Department will review the study and issue a Transportation Impact Analysis Confirmation of Findings Letter upon approval. This letter will summarize the findings and requirements for the proposed project. Additional fees/deposits may be required for review and approval of additional findings and requirements for project alternatives.
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Monitoring and Reporting: Depending on project requirements, periodic monitoring of mitigation measures and corrective actions may be necessary. This includes reporting and monitoring travel demand management (TDM) measures implemented to improve mobility options at and around the project site.
2.2. Format and Contents
TIA Studies should follow a consistent format and organization as outlined in the following framework. Refer to the latest adopted version of the TIA Guidelines.
I. Project Description
- Include detailed project description with project case number, address, location, Assessor Identification Number(s), cross street, and Council District.
- Specify existing and proposed square footages of each land use type, number of units for residential projects, hotel/motel, live/work projects, net changes for each land use type.
- Include existing and proposed number and type of parking spaces.
- Outline proposed Transportation Demand Management measures.
Include the following exhibits:
- Project Site Plan showing driveways, loading/unloading areas.
- Site Map showing study intersections, roadway segments, and distance of project driveways from adjacent intersections.
II. Project Site Conditions and Context
- Provide a comprehensive description of the existing transportation infrastructure and conditions.
- Confirm the study area for local transportation analysis during the scoping process with the Public Works Department.
Include:
- Street descriptions, bicycle facilities, pedestrian facilities, transit information.
- Study area street details including number of lanes, lane widths, traffic flow direction, on-street parking, proximity of signals.
- Access information related to regional highways and freeways.
- Public transit routes details, including service types, providers, stop/station locations, service hours, and frequencies.
Include the following exhibits and tables:
- Study area map showing project location and related projects within a specified distance.
- Exhibit showing streets, transit lines/routes, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian destinations within the study area.
- Tables showing transit routes characteristics and related projects trip generation.
III. CEQA and Local Transportation Analyses, Discussion and Results
- Detail the analyses conducted, summarize the results, and identify significant transportation impacts and mitigation measures.
- Describe data, calculations, and results for all project scenarios, and identify all project impacts.
IV. Mitigation Measures and Corrective Measures
- Discuss potential transportation mitigation options and corrective actions with the Public Works Department before submitting the TIA study.
Include:
- Introduction to mitigation measures.
- Transportation Demand Management measures and their effectiveness.
- Physical improvement or corrective measures.
- Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in CEQA Documents.
Provide details on:
- Agency responsible for monitoring and coordinating participants.
- Qualifications of necessary project monitor(s).
- Monitoring schedule, funding required, and sources of funding for monitoring activities.
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