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TRIP GENERATION RATES
OF EXISTING PRE -HUNG DOOR FACILITY
AM PEAK HOUR
PM PEAK HOUR
In
Out
Total
In
Out
Total
67%
33%
.41 trips/ksf
30%
70%
.45 trips/ksf
TABLE 3
ESTIMATED TRIP GENERATION
OF PROPOSED BMC WEST EXPANSION
ADT
AM PEAK HOUR TRIPS
PM PEAK HOUR TRIPS
In
Out
Total
In
Out
Total
180
11
5
16
5
13
18
TABLE 1
TRIP GENERATION SURVEY
OF EXISTING PRE -HUNG DOOR FACILITY
Time
Inbound
Outbound
Total
7:00-7:15 AM
2
0
2
7:15-7:30 AM
2
0
2
7:30-7:45 AM
1
0
1
7:45-8:00 AM
1
1
2
8:00-8:15 AM
2
2
4
8:15-8:30 AM
0
0
0
8:30-8:45 AM
1
1
1
8:15-8:30 AM
0
1
1
PEAK HOUR
TOTAL AM
6
3
9
4:00-4:15 PM
1
2
3
4:15-4:30 PM
1
2
3
4:30-4:45 PM
0
2
2
4:45-5:00 PM
1
1
2
5:00-5:15 PM
0
1
1
5:15-5:30 PM
0
0
0
5:30-5:45 PM
0
1
1
5:45-6:00 PM
0
0
0
PEAK HOUR
TOTAL PM
3
7
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Eric Bracke
January 23, 1996
Page 2
Trip Generation
Typically, the trip generation of a project is determined by using the 5th Edition Trip Generation, manual
prepared by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. However, very limited data was available from this
source for a use such as the proposed project. Therefore, a trip generation survey was performed at the
existing facility off of Harmony Road to determine the morning and evening peak hour trip generation.
The trip generation surveys were performed on 12/13/95 from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00
PM. These peak hours were selected because they typically represent the peak hours of traffic on the
adjacent roadways. The results of the trip generation surveys are provided in Table 1. The survey results
were analyzed to determine the trip generation rate, number of trips per square foot. The analysis results
are shown in Table 2.
The estimated trip generation for the proposed BMC West pre -hung door facility is provided in Table 3.
The trip generation was determined based upon the trip generation rates shown in Table 2. The average
daily traffic was estimated assuming that the evening peak hour represents 10 percent of the daily trips.
As indicated in Table 3, the proposed project is expected to generate approximately 180 daily trips, 16
morning peak hour, and 18 evening peak hour trips.
It should be noted that the trip generation estimates provided in Table 3 represent a conservative estimate
because currently some of the delivery trucks which service the existing pre -hung door facility first stop at
the BMC West commercial building. With the proposed project these trucks would no longer be an
additional trip.
Conclusions
A traffic analysis was performed to determine the potential traffic impacts of the proposed expansion of
BMC West in Fort Collins, Colorado.
A special trip generation survey was performed at the existing pre -hung door facility to determine the trips
to be generated by the proposed project. Using the results of this survey, it was determined that the
proposed project would generate approximately 180 daily trips, 16 morning peak hour, and 18 evening peak
hour trips.
Due to the very low trip generation of the proposed project, it was concluded that an intersection level of
service analysis was not necessary. The potential traffic impacts of the proposed expansion project will
be insignificant.
Please feel free to call me at (970) 416-0410 if you have any questions.
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Ruth Clear, P.E.
Transportation Engineer
RUTH CLEAR, P.E.
Traffic/Transportation
Engineering
January 23, 1996
Mr. Eric Bracke
City Traffic Engineer
City of Fort Collins
625 9th Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
RE: Proposed Expansion of BMC West Traffic Study REF:9561
Dear Mr. Bracke:
The following letter documents the findings of a traffic analysis for the proposed expansion of BMC West
on Prospect Road in Fort Collins, Colorado. The purpose of the traffic analysis was to determine the
potential traffic impacts and access needs of the proposed project. The following areas will be addressed:
- Existing Conditions
- Project Description
- Trip Generation
- Conclusions
Existing Conditions
The proposed expansion of the BMC West would be located to the north of the existing BMC West
commercial building and warehouses. The existing BMC West is located at the northeast comer of
Prospect Road and Timberline Road. The new facility would assemble pre -hung doors. This activity
currently occurs at a building located at 1863 Harmony Road. The existing facility is approximately 22,000
square feet.
The primary roadways which would serve the project site are Timberline Road and Prospect Road.
Timberline Road currently terminates just to the north of Prospect Road. There have been plans on
extending Timberline Road north to Mulberry Street. Currently a study is under way to determine the
feasibility of this extension. The intersection of Prospect Road and Timberline Road is currently signalized.
The existing BMC West commercial building has a driveway to Prospect Road. Prospect Road is a four -
lane arterial street.
Project Description
The proposed BMC pre -hung door facility would be approximately 39,300 square feet. The proposed
project would have a full -movement access drive onto Timberline Road, approximately 435 feet north of
Prospect Road.
430 East Elizabeth Street
Fort Collins, Colorado 80524
Telephone: 970.416.0410
Fax: 970.416.0410