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This study assessed the impacts of the Sunshine House Daycare site development
on the short range (2018) street system in the vicinity of the proposed development. As a
result of this analysis, the following is concluded:
• The development of the Sunshine House Daycare site is feasible from a traffic
engineering standpoint. At full development, the Sunshine House Daycare site
will generate approximately 680 daily trip ends, 122 morning peak hour trip ends,
and 124 afternoon peak hour trip ends.
' Current operation at the key intersections is acceptable.
• In the short range (2018) future, given development of the Sunshine House
' Daycare site and an increase in background traffic, the key intersections operate
acceptably during the peak hours.
• Acceptable level of service is achieved for bicycle and transit modes based upon
the measures in the multi -modal transportation guidelines. Acceptable level of
service is achieved for pedestrians, except for one category to one destination.
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There are six destination areas within 1320 feet of the proposed Sunshine House
Daycare: 1) NRRC Campus; 2) The Grove residential neighborhood; 3) the residential
neighborhood to the northwest of the site; 4) the residential neighborhood to the north of
the site; 5) Spring Creek Trail; and 6) The Gardens on Spring Creek. In most cases,
sidewalks exist within the pedestrian influence area. It is assumed that sidewalks will
be completed as properties develop. Appendix F contains a Pedestrian LOS
Worksheet. This site will have sidewalk access to. the Spring Creek Trail. Level of
service B cannot be achieved for the Directness category to the neighborhood to the
north of the site (destination #4). There is a body of water between this neighborhood
and the Spring Creek Trail. Therefore, this neighborhood accesses the Spring Creek
Trail on the far west side of the neighborhood. This causes the Directness ratio to be
approximately 1.77.
Bicycle Level of Service
Based upon Fort Collins bicycle LOS criteria, there is one destination area
(Spring Creek Trail) within 1320 feet of the Sunshine House Daycare. The bicycle level
of service is acceptable. The Mason Trail is greater than 1320 feet from the Sunshine
House Daycare. The bicycle LOS Worksheet is provided in Appendix F.
Transit Level of Service
Currently, Transfort serves this area of Fort Collins with Route 7. Route 7 runs
from the Mall Transfer Point, along Drake Road, Centre Avenue, through the CSU
Campus, and to the CSU Transit Center. There are transit stops very close to this site.
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TABLE 4
Short Range (2018) Total Peak Hour Operation
I nU rsectio n
Movement
of Service
AM
pM
Prospect/Centre
(signal)
EB LT
A
B
EB T/RT
B
C
C
EB APPROACH
_
B
WB LT
B
p
WB T/RT
B
B
WB APPROACH
B
C
NB LT
C
DNB
T
D
C
NB RT
D
C
NB APPROACH
D
D
SB LT
D
C
SB T
C
C
SB RT
A
C
SB APPROACH
C
C
OVERALL
C
C
Centre/Perennial-NRRC North
(stop sign)
EB LT
E
E
EB T/RT
D
D
EB APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
D
E
WB T/RT
C
C
WB APPROACH
D
D
NB LT
A
A
SB LT
A
A
Centre/Rolland Moore-NRRC
South
(stop sign)
EB LT
E
D
EB T/RT
C
C
EB APPROACH
D
C
WB LT
E
E
WB T/RT
C
C
WB APPROACH
C
D
NB LT
A
A
SB LT
A
A
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TABLE 3
Short Range (2018) Background Peak Hour Operation
lntecsocOon
movaenimt
t e�+ef of Service
PM
Prospect/Centre
(signal)
EB LT
A
B
EB T/RT
B
C
EB APPROACH
B
C
WB LT
B
C
WB T/RT
B
B
WB APPROACH
B
B
NB LT
C
DNB
T
D
C
NB RT
D
C
NB APPROACH
D
D
SB LT
D
D
SB T
C
C
SB RT
A
C
SB APPROACH
C
C
OVERALL
C
C
Centre/Perennial-NRRC North
(stop sign)
EB LT
D
D
EB T/RT
D
C
EB APPROACH
D
D
WB LT
D
D
WB T/RT
C
C
WB APPROACH
C
C
NB LT
A
A
SB LT
A
A
Centre/Rolland Moore-NRRC
South
(stop sign)
EB LT
E
D
EB T/RT
D
C
EB APPROACH
D
C
WB LT
D
E
WB T/RT
C
C
WB APPROACH
C
D
NB LT
A
A
SB LT
A
A
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Trip Assignment
Trip assignment is how the generated and distributed trips are expected to be
loaded on the street system. The assigned trips are the resultant of the trip distribution
process. The site generated trip assignment for the Sunshine House Daycare site is
shown in Figure 7. The site generated traffic was combined with the background traffic
to determine the total forecasted traffic at the key intersections. Figure 8 shows the
short range (2018) total peak hour traffic at the key intersections.
Signal Warrants
As a matter of policy, traffic signals are not installed at any location unless warrants
are met according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). None of
the stop sign controlled intersections are expected to meet peak hour signal warrants.
Operation Analysis
Operation analyses were performed at the key intersections. The operation
analyses were conducted for the short range analysis, reflecting a year 2018 condition.
Using the short range (2018) background peak hour traffic volumes, the key
intersections operate as indicated in Table 3. Calculation forms for these analyses are
provided in Appendix D. The key intersections operate acceptably during the peak
hours.
Using the traffic volumes shown in Figure 8, the key intersections operate in the
short range (2018) total condition as indicated in Table 4. Calculation forms for these
analyses are provided in Appendix E. The key intersections operate acceptably during
the peak hours.
' Geometry
The short range (2018) geometry is shown in Figure 9. The geometry at the
analyzed intersections is the existing geometry. As mentioned earlier, according to
LCUASS, eastbound and westbound right -turn lanes are required with the existing
traffic volumes at the Prospect/Centre intersection.
Pedestrian Level of Service
Appendix F shows a map of the area that is within 1320 feet of the Sunshine
House Daycare. The Sunshine House Daycare site is located within an area termed as a
"other," which sets the level of service threshold at LOS C for all measured _factors.
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III. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
' Sunshine House Daycare is a proposed daycare with approximately 152
students. Figure 4 shows a site plan of the Sunshine House Daycare site. The site plan
shows access to/from Perennial Lane. The short range analysis (Year 2018) includes
development of the Sunshine House Daycare site and an appropriate increase in
background traffic, due to normal growth, and other approved developments in the area.
Trip Generation
Trip generation is important in considering the impact of a development such as this
upon the existing and proposed street system. A compilation of trip generation information
contained in Trip Generation, 9th Edition, ITE was used to estimate trips that would be
generated by the proposed/expected use at this site. Table 2 shows the expected trip
generation on a daily and peak hour basis.
TABLE 2
Trip Generation
Code
Use
Size
AWDTE
AM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
Rafe
I Trips
R&W
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Rate
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put
Rate
In
Rate
put
565
Daycare
Students
4.48
680
0.42
64
0.38
58
0.39
59
0.43
65
Trip Distribution
Directional distribution of the generated trips was determined for the Sunshine
House Daycare site. Future year data was obtained from the NFRRTP and other traffic
studies. Figure 5 shows the trip distribution used for the Sunshine House Daycare site.
The trip distribution was discussed and agreed to in the scoping discussions.
Background Traffic Projections
Figure 6 shows the short range (2018) background traffic projections.
Background traffic projections for the short range future horizon were obtained by
reviewing the NFRRTP, reviewing traffic studies for other developments, and reviewing
historic count data for this area of Fort Collins. Traffic at the key intersections was
increased at a rate of one percent per year for the short range (2018) background traffic
forecasts.
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' Bicycle Facilities
' Bicycle lanes exist on Centre Avenue. Prospect Road has no bicycle lanes.
Bike lanes are not required on local or connector streets.
' Transit Facilities
' Currently, Transfort serves this area of Fort Collins with Route 7. Route 7 runs
from the Mall Transfer Point, along Drake Road, Centre Avenue, through the CSU
Campus, and to the CSU Transit Center. There are transit stops very close to this site.
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TABLE 1
Current Peak Hour Operation
Intersection
movefftnt
Level of SerVlce
AM
Prospect/Centre
(signal)
EB LT
A
B
EB T/RT
B
C
EB APPROACH
B
C
WB LT
B
C
WB T/RT
B
B
WB APPROACH
B
B
NB LT
C
DNB
T
D
C
NB RT
D
C
NB APPROACH
D
D
SB LT
D
D
SB T
C
C
SB RT
A
C
SB APPROACH
C
C
OVERALL
B
C
Centre/Perennial-NRRC North
(stop sign)
EB LT
D
D
EB T/RT
C
C
EB APPROACH
D
C
WB LT
D
D
WB T/RT
C
C
WB APPROACH
C
C
NB LT
A
A
SB LT
A
A
Centre/Rolland Moore-NRRC
South
(stop sign)
EB LT
D
D
EB T/RT
C
C
EB APPROACH
D
C
WB LT
D
D
W B T/RT
C
C
WB APPROACH
C
C
NB LT
A
A
SB LT
A
A
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' serves the NRRC campus. At the Centre/Rolland Moore-NRRC South intersection,
Rolland Moore Drive has an eastbound left -turn lane and a combined eastbound right-
turn/through lane. The NRRC South Access a westbound left -turn lane and a combined
westbound right-turn/through lane. The Centre/Rolland Moore-NRRC South intersection
has stop control on Rolland Moore Drive and the NRRC South Access.
Perennial Lane is an east -west street designated as a local street on the Fort
Collins Master Street Plan. Currently, Perennial Lane has a two-lane cross section.
' The east leg of the Centre/Perennial-NRRC North intersection serves the NRRC
campus. At the Centre/Perennial-NRRC North intersection, Perennial Lane has an
eastbound left -turn lane and a combined eastbound through/right-turn lane. The NRRC
' North Access has a westbound left -turn lane and a combined westbound through/right-
turn lane. The Centre/Perennial-NRRC North intersection has stop control on Perennial
Lane and the NRRC North Access.
Existing Traffic
' Recent peak hour traffic volumes at the Prospect/Centre, Centre/Perennial-
NRRC North, and Centre/Rolland Moore-NRRC South intersections are shown in Figure
' 3. The traffic data at the key intersections was collected in October 2013. Raw traffic
count data is provided in Appendix B.
Existing Operation
' The Prospect/Centre, Centre/Perennial-NRRC North, and Centre/Rolland Moore-
NRRC South intersections were evaluated and the peak hour operation is displayed in
Table 1. Calculation forms are provided in Appendix C. The key intersections are
currently operating acceptably with existing control, geometry, and signal timing in the
morning and afternoon peak hours. The intersections were evaluated using techniques
provided in the 2010 Highway Capacity Manual. A description of level of service for
signalized and unsignalized intersections from the 2010 Highway Capacity Manual and
a table showing the Fort Collins Motor Vehicle LOS Standards (Intersections) are also
provided in Appendix C. The Sunshine House Daycare site is in an area termed
"mixed -use districts." In areas termed "mixed -use districts," acceptable operation at
signalized intersections during the peak hours is defined as level of service E or better
for the overall intersection, and level of service E or better for any leg or movement.
Acceptable operation at unsignalized intersections during the peak hours is defined as
' level of service F or better for any approach leg for an arterial/collector and level of
service C or better for any approach leg for a local and collector/local intersection.
Pedestrian Facilities
There are sidewalks along Prospect Road, Centre Avenue, Rolland Moore Drive,
and Perennial Lane.
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Perennial
NRRC North
Rolland
Moore
NRRC South
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House
Daycare
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SGALE: 1 "=1000'
SITE LOCATION
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' IL EXISTING CONDITIONS
' The location of the Sunshine House Daycare site is shown in Figure 1. It is
important that a thorough understanding of the existing conditions be presented.
Land Use
Land uses in the area are primarily commercial, institutional (CSU/CSURF), or
residential. Land adjacent to the site is flat (<2% grade) from a traffic operations
perspective. This site is near the center of Fort Collins. Colorado State University and the
' Fort Collins CBD are north of the proposed Sunshine House Daycare site.
Roads
The primary streets near the Sunshine House Daycare site are Prospect Road,
' Centre Avenue, Rolland Moore Drive, and Perennial Lane. The existing geometry at
the key intersections is shown in Figure 2.
' Prospect Road is to the north of the Sunshine House Daycare site. It is classified
as a four -lane arterial street on the Fort Collins Master Street Plan. Currently, Prospect
Road has a four -lane cross section near the Prospect/Centre intersection. At the
' Prospect/Centre intersection, Prospect Road has eastbound and westbound left -turn
lanes and two travel lanes in each direction. According to LCUASS, eastbound and
westbound right -turn lanes are required with the existing traffic volumes. The
Prospect/Centre intersection has signal control. The existing speed limit in this are is 35
' mph.
Centre Avenue is to the east of (adjacent to) the Sunshine House Daycare site.
' In this area, it is generally a north -south street designated as a collector street on the
Fort Collins Master Street Plan. Currently, it has a two-lane cross section with a center
two-way continuous left -turn lane. At the Prospect/Centre intersection, Centre Avenue
' has northbound and southbound left -turn lanes, one through lane in each direction, and
northbound and southbound right -turn lanes. At the Centre/Rolland Moore-NRRC
South and Centre/Perennial-NRRC North intersections, Centre Avenue has the center
' two-way continuous left -turn lane and one through lane in each direction. The existing
posted speed in this area is 35 mph. During the morning peak hour, the northbound
right -turn volumes at both the Centre/Perennial-NRRC North and Centre/Rolland
' Moore-NRRC South intersections exceed the threshold volume requiring a right -turn
lane. However, the NRRC land uses have been in existence for a number of years with
no accident history that would be mitigated by these right -turn lanes. Current traffic
volumes on Centre Avenue indicate that it should be classified as a two-lane arterial
street, since the current traffic volumes exceed 5,000 vehicles per day.
' Rolland Moore Drive is an east -west street designated as a collector street on
the Fort Collins Master Street Plan. Currently, Rolland Moore Drive has a two-lane
cross section. The east leg of the Centre/Rolland Moore-NRRC South intersection
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' I. INTRODUCTION
' This intermediate transportation impact study (ITIS) addresses the capacity,
geometric, and control requirements at and near the proposed Sunshine House Daycare.
The proposed Sunshine House Daycare site is located in the southwest quadrant of the
' Centre/Perennial intersection in Fort Collins, Colorado.
During the course of the analysis, numerous contacts were made with the project
developer (CSU/CSURF), the project planning consultant (TB - Group), the Fort Collins
Traffic Engineering staff, and the Fort Collins Transportation Planning staff. This study
generally conforms to the format set forth in the Fort Collins transportation impact study
' guidelines contained in the "Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards" (LCUASS). A
Base Assumptions Form and related information are provided in Appendix A. The study
involved the following steps.-
0 Collect physical, traffic, and development data;
• Perform trip generation, trip distribution, and trip assignment;
' • Determine peak hour traffic volumes;
• Conduct capacity and operational level of service analyses on key intersections;
' • Analyze signal warrants, -
Conduct level of service evaluation of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit modes of
transportation.
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Current Peak Hour Operation................................................................................... 7
2. Trip Generation......................................................................................................... 9
3. Short Range (2018) Background Peak Hour Operation .......................................... 16
4. Short Range (2018) Total Peak Hour Operation..................................................... 17
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Site Location............................................................................................................. 3
2. Existing Intersection Geometry ................................................................................. 4
3. Recent Peak Hour Traffic ................................. 6
4. Site Plan.................................................................................................................. 10
5. Trip Distribution....................................................................................................... 11
6. Short Range (2018) Background Peak Hour Traffic ................................................ 12
7. Site Generated Peak Hour Traffic........................................................................... 14
8. Short Range (2018) Total Peak Hour Traffic........................................................... 15
9. Short Range (2018) Geometry ................................................................................ 18
APPENDICES
A. Base Assumptions Form
B. Recent Peak Hour Traffic
C. Current Peak Hour Operation/Level of Service Descriptions/Fort Collins LOS
Standards
D. Short Range (2018) Background Peak Hour Operation
E. Short Range (2018) Total Peak Hour Operation
F. Pedestrian/Bicycle Level of Service
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' TABLE OF CONTENTS
I: INTRODUCTION............................................................................................. 1
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS.......................................................................................... 2
Land Use.. 2
Roads........................... 2
ExistingTraffic ............................................................................................................... 5
ExistingOperation........................................................................................................... 5
PedestriansFacilities ..................................................................................................... 5
BicycleFacilities.............................................................................................................. 8
Transit Facilities ........ 8
III. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT....................................................................... 9
' Trip Generation............................................................................................................... 9
TripDistribution............................................................................................................... 9
Background Traffic Projections....................................................................................... 9
' Trip Assignment............................................................................................................ 13
SignalWarrants............................................................................................................ 13
' Operation Analysis ...................................... .................................................................. 13
Geometry...................................................................................................................... 13
Pedestrian Level of Service.......................................................................................... 13
' Bicycle Level of Service................................................................................................ 19
Transit Level of Service................................................................................................ 19
' IV. CONCLUSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS..............................................................20
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SUNSHINE HOUSE DAYCARE
TRANSPORTATION IMPACT STUDY.
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
OCTOBER 2013
Prepared for:
CSU/CSURF Real Estate Office
P.O. Box 483
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Prepared by:
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2272 Glen Haven Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: 970-669-2061
FAX: 970-669-5034
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