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1. Who calculates the traffic mitigation fees?

The Town Traffic Engineer will calculate the net increase in traffic and the traffic mitigation fees based on the information provided, applicable trip generation rates, and existing and proposed uses.

2. Who determines if a traffic impact study is required?

The Town Traffic Engineer will determine the need for a traffic impact study based on the net increase in traffic and the traffic conditions of the nearby area.

3. How long does it take to complete a traffic impact study?

Depending on the uses, it takes approximately two weeks to develop a scope of work and at least four weeks to complete a traffic impact study. A traffic impact study is not initiated until the Town’s Finance Department has received the traffic impact study fee and has issued a purchase order.

4. Can the traffic mitigation fees be deducted from the contributing share of costs for the project impact improvements?

Yes. The traffic mitigations fees may be deducted from the cost of project impact improvements if the improvements are identified in the traffic impact mitigation project list and will be subject to the requirement set forth in the Town’s traffic mitigation policy.

5. Can the traffic mitigation fees be deducted from the cost of the project’s frontage improvement?

No. Credit is not given for installation of Town-standard frontage improvements, project access improvements, or internal circulation improvements.

6. Can traffic credit be granted for a previous use?

Yes. Credit will be granted for an existing use or the most recent former use within the past five years prior to project application submission.