We’re here to help you obtain the necessary approval for Transportation Impact Studies (TIS), and Transport Master Plans (TMP) which include key technical data, plans, and analysis and modeling files.
This document supports your project’s application for approval to relevant authorities, including the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority and the Public Services Department, as well as for other Municipality approvals such as the Infrastructure No Objection Certificate (NOC) and the Building Permit.
Available for: Prequalified Consultants
How Long Will It Take? The total processing time will include the duration of the customer's action, this will vary depending on the study level requirements and consultant performance. Since each study has different number of stages, and customers might submit up to 3 revisions accordingly, review might go up to 3 rounds. Generally TIS requires less time compared with TMP.
What Will You Get? No Objection Certificate (NOC) for (TIS Level 1) and Approval Letter for (TIS Level 2 & TMP)
How Do You Apply?
1. You can apply for this service through a prequalified consultant at https://rakdigital.rak.ae by using your UAE Pass and select (Transportation Impact Study Request) to begin your application.
2. Fill in the application form and upload all required documents.
3. Define the study level: TIS Level 1, TIS Level 2 or TMP, based on the expected generated peak-hour trips.
4. The Municipality's Engineers will review and follow up on your application stages step by step according to the study level.
5. Follow Ras Al Khaimah Circulation Assessment & Transportation Impact Studies Guidelines, along with the Municipality Engineers’ comments and feedback, to complete the study deliverables in accordance with best practices, approved standards, and the Emirate requirements.
6. Receive the stamped Approval Letter and/or No Objection Certificate (NOC) via your registered email or download them directly from your transaction profile on the website.
How Much Will You Pay?
Free of charge
What Documents Do You Need?
1. Trade License : Trade License of the consultant
2. Project Location Plan (CAD and PDF format)
3. Development Affection Plan
4. Emirates ID: Emirates ID of the applicant
5. Consultant Representative Card
6. Consultant Appointment Letter
7. Trip Generation Sheet as per ADTGM (Excel)
8. Concept Master Plan Approval (if applicable)
9. Site-wide Transport Master Plan Approval (if applicable)
10.Land Use Details
Attachments List:
Ras AL Khaimah Circulation Assessment and Transportation Impact Studies Consultants’ Prequalification List: Click Here
Ras AL Khaimah Circulation Assessment and Transportation Impact Studies Guidelines: Click Here
What Terms and Limitations Apply?
Terms:
• Only pre-qualified consultants can apply for this service.
• Ras Al Khaimah Circulation Assessment & Transportation Impact Studies Guidelines must be followed in every study stage deliverables.
• For individual parcels, obtain approval with affection plans and Development Control Regulations (DCR), before applying for a TIS.
Services Link
You can apply online through https://rakdigital.rak.ae/index.html?sap-language=en#/Lobby/MS15
FAQ
What is a Transportation Impact Study (TIS)?
A technical evaluation used to determine the potential effects of the proposed development on the surrounding transportation network. It helps assess whether existing or planned infrastructure can support the expected transportation demand and what improvements if any are necessary to ensure safe and efficient operations.
What is an Access and Circulation Study (ACS)?
A preliminary traffic assessment focused on the internal layout, access points, and circulation patterns within a development site.
What is a Transport Master Plan (TMP)?
A technical evaluation used to determine the potential effects of the proposed development or modification to an existing development is expected to generate a measurable impact on the surrounding transportation system, It helps assess whether existing or planned infrastructure can support the expected transportation demand and what improvements if any are necessary to ensure safe and efficient operations.
How do I apply for a Transportation Studies?
You can apply through your prequalified consultant
Is there a fee for the Access and Circulation Studies & Transportation Impact Studies application?
No, ACS and TIS applications are free of charge
What documents are required for the application?
Required documents include a Trade License, Project Location Plan (CAD and PDF), Development Affection Plan, Emirates ID of the applicant, Consultant Representative Card, Consultant Appointment Letter, Trip Generation Sheet as per ADGTM (Excel Format), and any necessary approvals for Concept Master Plan or Transport Master Plan.
How long does it take to get approval for Access and Circulation Studies & Transportation Impact Studies?
The total processing time will include the duration of the customer's action, this will vary depending on the study level requirements and consultant performance. Since each study has a different number of stages, and customers might submit up to 3 revisions accordingly, review might go up to 3 rounds. Generally, TIS requires less time compared with TMP.
What will I receive after my application is approved?
You will receive No Objection Certificate (NOC) for (TIS Level 1) and Approval Letter for (TIS Level 2 & TMP) via your registered email or can download them directly from your transaction profile.
Can any consultant apply for the Transportation Impact Study?
No, only pre-qualified consultants may apply for this service based on the study level.
What are the terms for submitting a Transportation Impact Study for projects with multiple parcel affection plans?
Only pre-qualified transport consultants may apply for this service. Ras Al Khaimah Circulation Assessment & Transport Impact Studies Guidelines must be followed in every study stage deliverable. For individual parcels, obtain approval with affection plans and Development Control Regulations (DCR), before applying for an ACS/TIS.
When can I start the Circulation Assessment & Transportation Impact Studies?
In parallel with the concept master plan stage or concept design stage.
What is the Circulation Assessment & Transportation Impact Studies approval pre-requisite for?
The TIS/TMP is a pre-requisite for the Detailed Master Plan approval and the TIS/ACS is a pre-requisite for the buildings permits.
How do I become a prequalified consultant?
You must apply through the "Consultants & Contractors Qualification" service on the RAK Government portal.
How long is a Transportation Studies approval valid?
The validity period depends on the study type and level (TIS/TMP), as specified in the Ras Al Khaimah Circulation Assessment & Transportation Impact Studies Guidelines.
What are the projects that will require to apply for Circulation Assessment & Transportation Impact Studies?
It is not required for private villas developed by individuals along with non-trip generating land uses. And it will be required for all projects developed by investors that expected to generate demand on the transportation network including residential buildings, compounds, mixed use, commercial, industrial, institutional, public facilities, and hospitality.
Which regulatory manual or approved reference should be used when preparing a TIS for submission to RAK Municipality?
Ras Al Khaimah Circulation Assessment & Transport Impact Studies Guidelines
What are the definitions and trip thresholds for each Traffic Study level (ACS, TIS, and TMP)?
Transportation Study requirements are determined based on the projected peak hour trip generation anticipated by the development, as follows:
- Access and Circulation Study (ACS) Level 1: Up to 150 trips
- Access and Circulation Study (ACS) Level 2: 151 to 500 trips
- Transportation Impact Study (TIS) Level 1: 501 to 1,500 trips
- Transportation Impact Study (TIS) Level 2: 1,501 to 5,000 trips
- Transport Master Plan (TMP): More than 5,000 trips
Does obtaining TIS/TMP approval allow the project to proceed with construction?
No. Approval of the TIS/TMP does not replace or waive the requirement to obtain other necessary NOCs or approvals from RAK Municipality and relevant authorities and stakeholders. All applicable permits must be secured prior to commencing site works.
Does obtaining ACS/TIS approval is pre-requisite to proceed with building enabling works?
No. Building enabling works may proceed after obtaining the relevant approvals from the Building Permits Department. Such works can be carried out in parallel with the ACS/TIS process, as TIS approval is not a prerequisite, knowing that the ACS/TIS approver is a prerequisite for the building detailed design application.
What ACS/TIS/TMP approval is pre requisite for?
TIS/TMP approval is Prerequisite for the Detailed Master Plan (DMP) approval. ACS/TIS approval is Prerequisite for the detail design stage and building permit request.
Will the basement parking be reviewed as part of the ACS/TIS application?
Basement parking and the associated internal circulation are reviewed as part of ACS. However, TIS do not include the review of basement parking or internal traffic design elements within the building boundary. Internal traffic-related design elements are reviewed under the Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) application, while traffic elements located outside the building footprint are reviewed as part of ACS/TIS .
When can I start the Circulation Assessment & Transportation Impact Studies?
In parallel with the concept master plan stage or concept design stage.