What a Traffic Engineer Does
A traffic engineer analyzes vehicle counts (AADT), signalization, access points, and trip generation for commercial properties. They produce traffic impact studies (TIS) required for development approvals and help developers identify optimal pad sites. Most national tenants have minimum ADT thresholds — a traffic engineer validates whether a site meets tenant requirements before acquisition.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze traffic count data (AADT)
- Conduct traffic impact studies (TIS) for entitlements
- Evaluate access, signalization, and turn lanes
- Calculate ITE trip generation for proposed uses
- Coordinate with FDOT on state roadway issues
- Support site selection with traffic analysis
When You Need One
During site selection to validate tenant requirements. Also during entitlements when a TIS is required by the municipality.
Typical Cost
TIS: $5,000-$25,000+ depending on scope and FDOT review requirements.
How MaxLife Works With Them
MaxLife Development uses FDOT Florida Traffic Online and municipal data for site selection, engaging traffic engineers for formal TIS when required for entitlements.