What is an IMIV?
The Traffic Impact Mitigation Report (IMIV) is a study required by the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications that assesses how a project may affect traffic in its surroundings. It is a mandatory requirement to obtain the building permit when the project causes an increase in traffic flow, whether from vehicles or pedestrians. An IMIV must be carried out to mitigate such impacts.
Types of IMIV
Depending on the project size, its impact on the surrounding road network will vary. Based on the generated and attracted flows of people and vehicles, the IMIV is classified as Exempt, Basic, Intermediate, or Major.
Exempt IMIV
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Small projects are exempt from conducting an IMIV study, only requiring a procedure with the Mobility Impact Assessment Service (SEIM). This process is free and can be completed by the project owner. If needed, we can complete it for you in just 3 hours.
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Basic-sized projects must conduct an IMIV study covering the immediate block area and implement mandatory mitigation measures to reduce their impact.
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Intermediate or major projects must conduct an IMIV study covering multiple blocks and include traffic measurements and modeling, which must be done by accredited companies. Our company is properly accredited by the MTT.
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As a consulting firm specialized in transportation studies, we have completed dozens of IMIVs for our clients. These are some of the IMIV projects we have carried out.
Automotive Center
Automotive service center in the municipality of Rancagua, O'Higgins Region.
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Subdivision
Subdivision for a type B condominium in Matanzas, Municipality of Navidad, O'Higgins Region.
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Condominium
Subdivision for a type B condominium in Bahía Inglesa, Municipality of Caldera, Atacama Region.
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Hospital
Hospital of Tiltil, a MINSAL project in the municipality of Tiltil, Metropolitan Region.
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Commercial Premises
Retail and administrative office building in El Tabo, Valparaíso Region.
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Residential Building
Residential building located in Isla Teja, Municipality of Valdivia, Los Ríos Region.
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Our professionals combine consulting with academic work at top universities and as researchers in mobility, transport, and urban studies. Our company is officially registered as a consultant with Chile's Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
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Regulations Governing IMIV
The Traffic Impact Mitigation Report (IMIV) is governed by a set of legal and regulatory standards that define when it is required, how it must be prepared, and which entities are involved in its review. In this section, we gather all current regulations related to IMIV in Chile, including laws, decrees, circulars, and technical provisions. As an accredited consultancy, we interpret and apply these regulations in every one of our studies, ensuring that your project meets all the necessary requirements for approval.
IMIV Regulations (7)
Laws, regulations, and other rules issued by the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development applicable to Traffic Impact Mitigation Reports (IMIV)
Public Space Contributions Law | Law 20.958
Establishes a system of contributions to public space by introducing modifications to the General Law on Urbanism and Construction (LGUC). In effect since 15.10.2016 | Link
IMIV Regulation | Decree 30 MTT
Regulation on the mitigation of impacts to the local mobility system derived from urban growth projects. In effect since 17.05.2019 | Link
Resolution 641 MTT
Updates average trip generation rates previously established in Decree 30. In effect since 11.03.2021 | Link
Resolution 4865 MTT
Updates DDU 461 on average trip generation rates for preschools previously established in Decree 30. In effect since 11.11.2022 | Link
General Urban Planning Ordinance (OGUC)
The OGUC contains regulatory provisions of the General Law on Urbanism and Construction (LGUC), regulating the administrative procedures, urban planning process, urbanization, and construction, as well as the technical standards required in Chile. | Link
General Law on Urbanism (LGUC)
General law that includes principles, powers, responsibilities, rights, sanctions, and other regulations governing public bodies, officials, professionals, and individuals in actions of urban planning, urbanization, and construction. | Link
IMIV and Environmental Evaluation (SEA)
Evaluation criteria in the Environmental Impact Assessment System (SEIA): technical contents for evaluating the impact on free circulation, connectivity, and travel times in real estate projects. | Link
DDU Circulars (6)
Circulars from the Urban Development Division (DDU) of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MINVU) applicable to IMIV reports
DDU 461 | 14.09.2021
On the transition between the deferred implementation of the contribution system (from 18.11.2020) and the mitigation system (from 18.11.2021), complementing DDU 449 and defining the certificate of admissibility | Link
DDU 449 | 23.11.2020
On the transition between the deferred implementation of the contribution system (from 18.11.2020) and the mitigation system (from 18.11.2021) | Link
DDU 447 | 13.11.2020
Establishes the procedure for calculating contributions to public space | Link
DDU 435 | 20.05.2020
On urbanization standards outside the project site referred to in Article 55 of the LGUC and the Law on Contributions to Public Space | Link
DDU 426 | 27.11.2019
On the inadmissibility of requiring a Basic Traffic Report as a condition for granting building permits or final approvals. Law No. 20.958 and Article 2.4.3 of the OGUC. Complements DDU 415 | Link
DDU 415 | 21.02.2019
On the transition between EISTU and IMIV during the period when the Public Space Contributions Law comes into force. | Link
The IMIV Review and Processing Process
When an IMIV is submitted for review to the Mobility Impact Evaluation Service (SEIM), a review process begins through a single-window system composed of the Municipal Traffic and Works Directorates, the Regional Transport Secretariat (SEREMITT), and other public entities involved in the project area such as MOP, SERVIU, UOCT, SECTRA, DTPM, DTPR, Metro, EFE, among others, which review the project and issue observations.