HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOURTYARD COMMONS - PDP - 38-98 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - TRAFFIC STUDYVII. CONCLUSIONS
' This study assessed the potential impacts of constructing the Courtyard Commons project north of
Boardwalk Drive between JFK Parkway and Landings Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado. As a result
of the analysis, the following conclusions were drawn:
The potential impacts of the proposed project were evaluated at the following intersections:
Boardwalk Drive and JFK Parkway, Boardwalk Drive and Landings Drive, JFK Parkway and Bockman
Drive, JFK Parkway and site access drive at Shopko Delivery Drive, JFK Parkway and site access
' drive at Shopko Parking Lot Drive, and Landings Drive at the proposed site access drive.
The traffic impact analyses were performed for existing conditions, and future Years 2000 and 2018.
' Future background traffic conditions without the project and total traffic conditions, with completion
of the proposed project, were evaluated.
Under existing conditions, each of the study intersections are currently operating at an acceptable
level of service with the exception of the southbound left -turn from Landings Drive to Boardwalk
Drive. This movement currently experiences long delays. The City of Fort Collins is considering
modifications to this intersection which would remove the northbound and southbound left-
, tum/through movements.
For Year 2000 background and total traffic conditions, the study intersections are projected to
' operate at acceptable levels of service, with the exception of the northbound and southbound traffic
movements from Landings Drive. The potential modifications to this intersection would eliminate the
delays to these movements. As these delays become unacceptable to motorists, they will most likely
shift to available alternative routes.
For Year 2018 future background and total traffic conditions, the study intersections are projected
to operate at acceptable levels of service.
Pedestrian LOS to and from the proposed Courtyard Commons project is acceptable in some areas;
however, there are several gaps within the sidewalk system in the area surrounding the project site.
Most of these gaps will be eliminated with the development of vacant parcels. Bicycle facilities are
present within the entire study area. The project site will be directly connected to the facilities on
JFK and Landings. Currently, transit service to the study area, which is provided by Route 1 and the
Southside Shuttle, is operating at an acceptable level of service. It is anticipated that this level of
service will be maintained or improved in the future.
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PEDESTRIAN LEVEL OF SERVICE
' Pedestrian circulation within the study area has several gaps in the sidewalk system. As indicated
in the description of existing conditions, there are gaps in the sidewalk system on both JFK and
' Landings. These gaps are primarily adjacent to undeveloped parcels; however, gaps also exist on
the east side of Landings adjacent to some existing residential uses.
' Pedestrians crossing JFK Parkway should utilize the signalized crossing at Boardwalk/JFK.
Currently, there are no sidewalks present to make this connection; however, the adjacent property
is currently developing and it is assumed that sidewalks will be constructed in the near future. If the
pedestrian activity to and from Courtyard Commons directly to the west is found to be significant,
it would be beneficial to install a crosswalk at Bockman Drive. This location is at an existing
intersection and would allow for good sight distance. Pedestrians crossing Landings Drive should
be encouraged to cross at the intersection of Boardwalk/Landings. Crossing at the proposed access
' drive should not be encouraged due to the curvilinear alignment of Landings Drive.
The pedestrian level of service was evaluated based upon the criteria set forth in the City of Fort
Collins Multimodal Transportation Level of Service Manual, March 28, 1997. The Pedestrian LOS
Worksheet is provided in Appendix H. As indicated in the worksheet, the gaps in the sidewalk
system result in a poor level of service with regards to continuity. As mentioned above the street
crossing could be performed at signalized Intersections or stop -controlled intersections. However,
' additional crosswalks might be necessary to accommodate pedestrians.
' BICYCLE LEVEL OF SERVICE
There are bicycle facilities within the entire study area. The bicycle level of service to/from the
proposed project to adjacent areas is acceptable. The Bicycle LOS Worksheet is provided in
Appendix H.
' TRANSIT LEVEL OF SERVICE
The current transit level of service is determined based upon the following data related to Route 1:
the 12 hours of weekday service, 30 minute headways, a travel time factor of 2.0, and a peak load
factor of less than 1.2. Based upon the criteria set forth by the City of Fort Collins, the project site
is located within an area defined as the "remainder of service area". Currently, the level of service
' is LOS D, which is acceptable for this service area. It is anticipated that this level of service will be
maintained or improved in the future with implementation of the Fort Collins Transit Development
Plan.
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Total
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(signalized)
B
B
B
B
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B
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SBL
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B
D
B
D
EBL
A
B
A
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WBL
A
A
A
A
Overall
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A
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(stop -controlled)
EB UR
A
B
A
B
NB
A
A
A
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Overall
A
A
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A
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(stop -controlled)
EB UR
A
B
A
B
WB UR
-
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A
B
NB
A
A
A
A
SBL
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A
A
Overall
A
A
A
A
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(stop -controlled)
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A
B
A
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A
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A
C
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A
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VI. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
The previous chapter described the development of future traffic forecasts both with and without the
proposed project. Intersection capacity analyses are conducted in this chapter for both scenarios
to assess the potential impact of the proposed project -generated traffic on the local street system.
The level of service is also determined for pedestrians, bicycles, and transit.
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS - YEAR 2000
The peak hour background and total traffic volumes for Year 2000, illustrated on Figures 6 and 8,
respectively, were analyzed to determine the intersection delay and corresponding level of service.
The level of service worksheets are provided in Appendix D and E for the background and total traffic
conditions, respectively. Table 3 summarizes these results for Year 2000 background and total
traffic conditions.
As indicated In Table 3, the traffic movements at each of the study Intersections are projected to
operate at an acceptable level of service under future traffic conditions for Year 2000, with the
exception of the northbound and southbound left turns and throughs from Landings to Boardwalk.
As mentioned earlier, within the City of Fort Collins, the minimal acceptable level of service is LOS
D or better. It is projected that, under total traffic conditions for Year 2000, the northbound and
southbound left -turn and through traffic from Landings will experience long delays, as they do under
current conditions. This Is one of the exits from the Post Office. If these delays become
unacceptable, this traffic would have the option of utilizing the alternative exit located on JFK
Parkway. The City is currently monitoring this location and may impose the traffic restrictions of
allowing only right-in/right-out/left-in movements at this intersection.
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS - YEAR 2018
The Year 2018 peak hour traffic volumes for background and total traffic conditions (after completion
of the proposed project) were analyzed to determine the intersection delay and corresponding level
of service. The level of service worksheets are provided in Appendix F and G for background and
total traffic conditions, respectively. Table 4 summarizes these results. The level of service analysis
shown in Table 4 indicates that the study intersections will operate at acceptable levels of service.
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' V. FUTURE TOTAL TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS
The future total traffic projections reflect future traffic conditions with the traffic from the proposed
Courtyard Commons project. The future total traffic projections were developed for Years 2000 and
2018.
TOTAL TRAFFIC YEAR 2000
The total traffic for Year 2000 was developed by adding traffic from the Courtyard Commons project
' to the background traffic for Year 2000. The resulting peak hour total traffic projections for Year
2000 are shown on Figure 8.
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The total traffic for Year 2018 was developed by. adding traffic from the Courtyard Commons project
to the background traffic for Year 2018. The resulting peak hour total traffic projections for Year
2018 are shown on Figure 9.
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The peak hour background traffic for Year 2000 is depicted on Figure 6. As mentioned above, this
was developed by factoring existing traffic to account for overall growth within the area and also
accounting for traffic from other proposed projects near the study area.
BACKGROUND TRAFFIC YEAR 2018
' Future projections of background traffic for Year 2018 were developed by: factoring the existing
traffic to account for overall growth and adding traffic from proposed developments.
' Future Roadway I mprovements
At the intersection of Boardwalk Drive and Landings Drive, it was assumed that the northbound and
southbound directions would be limited to right -turns only.
' Area wide Traffic Growth
An overall growth in traffic of approximately 1.5 to 2 percent annually was applied to the study
' intersections. The existing traffic volumes were adjusted upward by a total of 35 to 49 percent to
reflect this area wide growth.
' Traffic From Nearby Projects
Each of the development projects mentioned in the Year 2000 analysis were accounted for in the
Year 2018 analysis.
' Background Traffic Year 2018
The peak hour background traffic for Year 2018 is depicted on Figure 7. As mentioned above, this
' was developed by factoring existing traffic to account for growth near the study area and adding
traffic from nearby developments.
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IV. FUTURE BACKGROUND TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS
In order to properly evaluate the potential impact of the proposed Courtyard Commons project on
the local traffic conditions, future traffic volumes were first estimated for the study area without the
project. These future forecasts reflect the growth that is expected from overall development in and
around the City of Fort Collins and from proposed projects within the vicinity of the project site.
BACKGROUND TRAFFIC YEAR 2000
The growth reflected in Year 2000 Background Traffic is based on two factors: area wide growth
and development, and traffic generated by specific known projects located near the study
intersections.
It was assumed that the extension of JFK Parkway, south to College Avenue, would be completed
by the Year 2000. Some traffic within the study area was shifted to JFK to reflect this improvement.
Area wide Traffic Growth
Based upon historical traffic growth and information within the North Front Range Regional
Transportation Plan, October 1994, it was determined that traffic within the study area has increased
by approximately 1.5 to 2 percent per year.
Traffic From Nearby Projects
The following projects are planned within the short range future:
- the Landings office park development located on the north side of Boardwalk would be
completed,
- the Harmony Towne Center, a commercial development north of Harmony Road at the
extension of JFK Parkway, would be completed,
- the Highpoint Office Park would be completed. This is a future 50,000 office park project
located west of Boardwalk Drive and north of Troutman,
- the future project located at the northeast corner of Harmony Road and Boardwalk Drive.
This was assumed to be a bank and office uses.
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' III. PROJECT TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS
Development of traffic projections for the proposed Courtyard Commons project involved the
following steps: estimation of trip generation, development of trip distribution, and assignment of
traffic to the street system.
' TRIP GENERATION
' Standard traffic generation characteristics compiled by the Institute of Transportation Engineers in
their report entitled Trip Generation, 6th edition, 1997, were utilized to develop trip generation
estimates for the proposed office park. The estimated trip generation is shown in Table 2. A vehicle
trip is defined as a one-way vehicle movement from a point of origin to a point of destination.
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TRIP GENERATION
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Units
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TRIP DISTRIBUTION
The overall directional distribution of the site -generated traffic was determined based on the location
of the site within the City of Fort Collins and upon existing traffic patterns. The trip distribution used
in the traffic analysis is depicted on Figure 4.
TRAFFIC ASSIGNMENT
Traffic assignment is how the generated and distributed trips are expected to be loaded on the street
network. The site -generated trip assignments are shown on Figure 5.
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Landings Dr. North of Boardwalk on the east side of Landings there are no sidewalks adjacent to
the residential areas of the Landings.
BICYCLE FACILITIES
There are bicycle lanes on each of the streets within the study area. The bicycle lanes are primarily
5 to 6 foot wide, from face of curb to the edge of the lane.
TRANSIT SERVICE
There are currently two transit routes, Route 1 and the Southside Shuttle, which are within the 1/4
mite walking distance of the project site. Route 1 provides service from the Front Range Community
College and the South Transit Center to downtown, the North Transit Center, and CSU. There are
bus stops at College Avenue and Boardwalk Drive. Route 1 provides 30 minute headways and
service Is provided for 12 hours during the weekday.
The Southside Shuttle provides service to areas of Fort Collins south of Prospect Road and serves:
the Drake Crossing Shopping Center, the Square, the new Fort Collins High School, and Hewlett
Packard. Within the study area, this route operates on JFK and Boardwalk. There are bus stops
on JFK at Horsetooth Road and on Boardwalk near the Post Office. The service operates with three
morning runs and three afternoon runs. Service is Monday through Friday.
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INTERSECTION PEAK HOUR LEVELS OF SERVICE
EXISTING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
Peak Hour Level of
Service
AM
PM
Boardwalk/JFK Prkwy
(signalized)
B
B
Boardwalk/Landings
(stop controlled)
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SB T/R
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(stop -controlled)
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JFK Prkwy/Shopko Delivery
(stop -controlled)
EB UR
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INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE METHODOLOGY
' Level of service (LOS) is a qualitative measure used to describe the conditions of traffic flow, ranging
from excellent conditions at LOS A to overloaded conditions at LOS F. Level of service definitions
are provided in Appendix B. Typically, the standard for minimum acceptable LOS is D. The
Signalized and Unsignalized Intersection Analysis techniques, as published in the Highway Capacity
Manual by the Transportation Research Board in 1994, were used to analyze the study intersections
' for each of the traffic scenarios. The capacity worksheets for existing conditions are provided in
Appendix C. These techniques allow for the determination of the intersection level of service based
on congestion and delay of each traffic movement.
EXISTING PEAK HOUR LEVELS OF SERVICE
Table 1 summarizes the existing weekday morning and afternoon peak hour level of service at the
study intersections. Under actual existing conditions, the study intersections are operating at an
acceptable level of service during the peak hours, with the exception of the Boardwalk/Landings
intersection. At this intersection, the southbound left turns currently experience long delays. The
City of Fort Collins Traffic Engineering staff is currently considering the elimination of left -turn and
through movements at this location due to the signalization of the adjacent intersection of Boardwalk
and JFK Parkway. For the short range analysis, Year 2000, it was assumed that this intersection
would remain as it exists today. The long range analysis, Year 2018, will assume that this restriction
has been put into effect and, in the northbound and southbound directions, only right turns would
be allowed.
PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
As mentioned within the description of the street system, most of the study area currently has
sidewalks to accommodate pedestrian flows. The pedestrian facilities within a 1 /4 mile of the project
' site were examined. Many of the sidewalks were approved and built under earlier City Design
Standards. The existing sidewalks vary in location from being directly attached to the curb and gutter
to being detached with a parkway separation between the roadway and the sidewalk. The width of
the sidewalk varies from 2.5 feet to 5 feet. The sections of roadway which have gaps within the
' pedestrian network or very narrow sidewalks are listed below.
JFK Parkway North of Boardwalk on the west side of JFK, there is one section where a temporary
2.5 to 3 foot asphalt sidewalk exists on a parcel of land which is currently vacant.
North of Boardwalk on the east side of JFK, there Is no sidewalk with the exception
of a northern section near Horsetooth Road and a small section of sidewalk near a
bridge structure for a canal.
Landings Dr. North of Boardwalk on the west side of Landings, there is a section where sidewalk
' currently does not exist. This section is south of The Wharf Condominiums and north
of the Landings Office development.
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II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
A comprehensive data collection effort was undertaken to develop a detailed description of the
existing conditions within and near the project site. The assessment of conditions relevant to this
study include land use, streets, traffic volumes, traffic operating conditions on the street system,
pedestrian facilities, bicycle facilities, and transit service.
EXISTING STREET SYSTEM
As illustrated on Figure 1, Boardwalk Drive is a curvilinear minor arterial street. This roadway
currently is built with two travel lanes, one in each direction. At most intersections, there are left -turn
lanes. The speed limit Is posted at 30 mph. The intersection of Boardwalk at JFK Parkway Is
signalized. The intersection of Boardwalk and Landings Drive is stop -controlled for Landings Drive.
There are sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of Boardwalk Drive, with the exception of the north
side of Boardwalk on the east side of JFK Parkway. A variety of land uses exist adjacent to
Boardwalk: near College Avenue, these are commercial/office; near Landings is the Fort Collins
Post Office and other office uses; the remainder of uses are primarily residential.
JFK Parkway is a north/south arterial street which exists between Monroe (adjacent to the Foothills
Fashion Mall) and terminates to the south of Troutman Parkway. The speed limit is posted at 30
mph. North of Boardwalk, adjacent to the project site, JFK is currently striped to provide three travel
lanes, two southbound lanes and one northbound lane. North of the project site, JFK is striped for
four travel lanes. South of Boardwalk, JFK Parkway accommodates four travel lanes and a center
left -turn lane. There are bike lanes on both sides of JFK. The adjacent land uses include
commercial, office, residential, and the Fort Collins Post Office. There are sidewalks adjacent to the
areas which have been developed; however, there are several segments on both the east and west
sides of JFK which currently have no sidewalks.
Landings Drive is a two lane, north/south arterial street. It is recommended that Landings Drive be
reclassified as a collector street. Landings Drive lines up with Stanford Road at Horsetooth Road.
Stanford Road is classified as a collector street. JFK Parkway is one block west of Landings Drive.
It Is logical that Landings Drive be classified as a collector. The speed limit is posted at 25 mph.
The adjacent land uses include residential and office. Landings terminates at the Fort Collins Post
Office. There are bike lanes on both sides of the street. The sidewalk system adjacent to Landings
Drive has several gaps adjacent to undeveloped parcels. Also, the Landings residential area,
located north of the project site on the east side of Landings Drive, was designed, approved, and
built without sidewalks.
EXISTING INTERSECTION PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC VOLUMES
Morning and afternoon peak hour traffic counts were conducted at each of the study intersections
during June 1998. The existing peak hour traffic volumes are depicted on Figure 3. The count data
is provided in Appendix A.
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- Total Traffic - Years 2009 and 2018 - This is an analysis of future traffic conditions
with traffic expected to be generated by the proposed project added to the
Background Traffic forecasts. The impacts of the proposed project on future traffic
operating conditions can then be identified.
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1.
Boardwalk Drive and JFK Parkway
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Boardwalk Drive and Landings Drive
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JFK Parkway and Bockman Drive
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JFK Parkway and access drive at Shopko Delivery
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JFK Parkway and access drive at Shopko Parking
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Landings Drive and the proposed access drive
ORGANIZATION OF REPORT
1 The remainder of this report is divided into six parts. Chapter li presents an analysis of the existing
street system and traffic conditions for each of the study intersections, and the existing alternative
modes base conditions. Forecasts of future background traffic for Years 2000 and 2018 are
' provided in Chapter 111. Traffic projections for the proposed project are discussed in Chapter IV.
Chapter V presents the total traffic projections for Years 2000 and 2018. The future intersection
operating conditions and the alternative modes analyses are presented in Chapter VI. Chapter VII
provides a summary of the study results.
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I. INTRODUCTION
This report documents the findings of a traffic study conducted to evaluate the potential traffic
impacts and circulation needs of the proposed Courtyard Commons project, located north of
Boardwalk Drive between JFK Parkway and Landings Drive in Fort Collins, Colorado.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project is a combination of office and residential uses. The office area would
accommodate approximately 30,550 square feet. The project will also include approximately 64
dwelling units of apartment use. The project is located north of Boardwalk Drive between JFK
Parkway and Landings Drive. The site location is shown on Figure 1. Access to the proposed
project would be from three access drives. The site plan is depicted on Figure 2. There are two
access drives from JFK Parkway: the northern most access drive would be aligned with the delivery
entrance to the existing Shopko store and would serve the residential uses only, the southern most
drive would be aligned with the parking lot entrance to the Shopko store. This southern drive would
provide access to the office use and would serve as a joint access with the Landings Office Park
located south of the site. The third access is from the residential uses to Landings Drive. Each of
the access drives are proposed to provide full -movement into and out of the site.
STUDY SCOPE
The scope for this study was developed in conjunction with the Fort Collins Transportation
Engineering staff. The base assumptions, technical methodologies and geographic coverage of the
study were all identified as part of the study approach.
The study is directed at the analysis of potential project -generated traffic impacts along the existing
and future street system. The following traffic scenarios are analyzed in the study:
' - Existing Conditions - The analysis of existing traffic conditions is intended to provide
a basis for the remainder of the study. The existing conditions analysis includes an
assessment of traffic volumes and operating conditions at the study intersections.
Background Traffig - Year 2000 - Future traffic conditions will be projected for Year
2000. The objective of this phase of the analysis is to project future traffic growth
1 and operating conditions which could be expected to result from regional growth and
from related projects in the vicinity of the project site.
Background Traffic - Year 2018 - Future traffic conditions for Year 2018 will be
determined. The Year 2018 traffic projections will be determined by accounting for
overall future growth in the study area and for traffic generated by proposed projects
within the vicinity of the project site.
Project Generated Traffic - The traffic generated by the proposed project will be
determined.
LIST OF FIGURES
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Site Location.......................................................................
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Site Plan.............................................................................
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Trip Distribution..................................................................
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Site Generated Traffic.........................................................
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5.
Recent Peak Hour Traffic ....................................................
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Background Traffic - Year 2000..........................................
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Background Traffic - Year 2018..........................................
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Total Traffic - Year 2000.....................................................
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Total Traffic - Year 2018.....................................................
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APPENDIX
A Recent Peak Hour Traffic
B Level of Service Description
C Current Peak Hour Operation
D Short Range Background Traffic Operation
E Short Range Total Traffic Operation
F Long Range Background Traffic Operation
G Long Range Total Traffic Operation
H Pedestrian/Bicycle LOS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. Introduction.................................................................................... 1
Project Description......................................................................... 1
StudyScope................................................................................... 1
Organization of Report :............................................................I...... 4
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Existing Conditions.........................................................................
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Existing Street System...................................................................
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Existing Intersection Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ............................
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Intersection Level of Service Methodology ......................................
Existing Peak Hour Levels of Service.......
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Transit Service...............................................................................
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Project Traffic Projections..............................................................
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TripGeneration..............................................................................
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Trip Distribution..............................................................................
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Traffic Assignment.........................................................................
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Future Background Traffic Projections ............................................
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Background Traffic Year 2000........................................................
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Background Traffic Year 2018........................................................
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Future Total Traffic Projections.......................................................
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Total Traffic Year 2000....................................................................
Total Traffic Year 2018....................................................................
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VI.
Traffic Impact Analysis....................................................................
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Traffic Analysis - Year 2000............................................................
Traffic Analysis - Year 2018............................................................
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Pedestrian Level of Service.............................................................
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Bicycle Level of Service...................................................................
Transit Level of Service...................................................................
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VII.
Conclusions.....................................................................................
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LIST OF TABLES
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Intersection Peak Hour Levels of Service Existing Traffic Conditions
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Trip Generation................................................................................
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Intersection Peak Hour Levels of Service Future Traffic Conditions -
Year2000........................................................................................
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4.
Intersection Peak Hour Levels of Service Future Traffic Conditions -
Year2018........................................................................................
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COURTYARD COMMONS
TRANSPORTATION IMPACT STUDY
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
JUNE 1998
Prepared for:
Lagunitas Company
3307 South College Avenue, Suite 200
Fort Collins, CO.80525
Prepared by:
MATTHEW J. DELICH, P.E./RUTH ROLLINS, P.E.
2272 Glen Haven Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
Phone: 970-669-2061
FAX: 970-669-5034