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Intersection Level of Service
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Fort Collins, Colorado
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Year 2020
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2000
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Year
2020
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Background Traffic
Site -Generated Traffic
Background Traffic
Site -Generated Traffic
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Table 1
Traffic Generation Estimate
New Belgium Brewery Expansion
Fort Collins, Colorado
Weekdays
Trip Generation Rates/Unit (1) Trips Generated
Trips/Hour @ Peak -Hour Trips/Hour @ Peak -Hour
Trips/Day A.M. P.M. Trips/Day A.M. P.M.
Item Quantity Unit Weekday In Out In Out Weekday In Out In Out
Manufacturing (2) 300 KSF (3) 3.82 0.56 0.17
Warehousing (4) 365 KSF (3) 6.96 0.73 0.16
(1) From "Trip Generation", 6th Edition,1997, Institute
(2) ITE Land Use #140 -Manufacturing
(3) 1,000 Square Feet
(4) ITE Land Use #130 -Warehousing
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Mr. Bruce Hendee Page 5 September 11, 2000
west along East Vine Drive. Five percent is expected to travel north along North
Lemay Avenue. Finally, eight percent will travel east, five percent along Lincoln
Street and three percent on East Vine Drive.
3. Most of the intersections analyzed in this report will operate at acceptable Levels of
Service (LOS "D" or better) in the AM and PM peak -hours either with or without the
traffic from the proposed New Belgium Brewery expansion. This applies to both 2000
and 2020.
4. Separate left -turn lanes need to be provided at the west access point with
Buckingham Street, north access point with Linden Street, .and west access point
with North Lemay Avenue.
5. A traffic signal needs to be provided at the intersection of East Vine Drive and Linden
Street by the Year 2020. The need for this traffic signal is due to the amount of
background traffic and not the traffic from the proposed development.
6. With the recommendations contained herein, the adjacent road network can
accommodate the traffic expected to be generated by the proposed expansion.
We trust that this report will assist with planning for the proposed New Belgium Brewery
expansion. Please call if we can provide additional assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc.
By:
Dave L. Ruble J .E.
DLR/wc
Enclosures: Tables 1 and 2
Figures 1 through 7
Raw Traffic Count Data
Capacity Analyses
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North Lemay Avenue: The analysis of this roadway assumed that North Lemay Avenue will be
widened to four lanes by the Year 2020. In 2000, all of the traffic movements at the four inter-
sections along North Lemay Avenue are projected to operate at an acceptable Level of Service
(LOS "D" or better) in the AM and PM peak -hours either with or without the traffic from the
proposed development.
In 2020, the two signalized intersections (East Vine Drive and Lincoln Avenue) will operate at
an acceptable Level of Service (LOS "D" or better) in the AM and PM peak -hours. The east-
bound and westbound approaches at the intersection with Buckingham Street will experience
delay problems, however, the traffic volumes on these two approaches are too low to meet
traffic signal warrants. The eastbound approach at the intersection with the new west access
will experience delay problems in the PM peak -hour when the traffic from the proposed
development is added to the future year background traffic levels. The eastbound approach
volume is too low to meet traffic signal warrants.
Access Recommendations
Based on the design criteria found in the 1998 Colorado State Highway Access Code, the
following turn -lane recommendations are offered:
1. Buckingham Street
• A separate eastbound left -turn lane should be provided at the new west access
point.
2. North Lemay Avenue
• A separate northbound left -turn lane should be provided at the new west access
point.
3. Linden Street
• A separate southbound left -turn lane should be provided at the existing north
access point.
Conclusions and Recommendations
Based on the analyses presented herein, the following conclusions and recommendations are
made with respect to buildout of the proposed New Belgium Brewery expansion:
1. The proposed New Belgium Brewery expansion is expected to have a total of 365,000
square feet of warehouse development and 300,000 square feet of manufacturing
development. This is in addition to the existing 125,000 square feet for the brewery.
This proposed expansion is expected to generate an additional 1,843 entering and
1,843 exiting average weekday vehicle -trips. Of these additional daily trips, 434
vehicles will enter and 109 vehicles will exit during the AM peak -hour while 150
vehicles will enter and 407 vehicles will exit during the PM peak -hour.
2. The directional distribution of site -generated traffic is expected to be primarily
oriented toward the south with 35 percent traveling south on North Lemay Avenue
and 39 percent traveling south on Linden Street. Ten percent is expected to travel
Mr. Bruce Hendee Page 3 September 11, 2000
Year 2020 background traffic levels were developed by using the North Front Range travel fore-
casting computer model. The network in this model was modified to include the realigned East
Vine Drive and Buckingham Street. The existing East Vine Drive was downgraded to a minor
arterial facility while the realigned East Vine Drive was assumed to be a four -lane major
arterial. Buckingham Street was assumed to be a collector roadway. The traffic zone which
included the proposed New Belgium Brewery expansion was assumed to have no development.
The travel forecasting model was rerun. The model produces all -day traffic volumes for each
direction. A factor of eight percent was applied to these volumes to arrive at the AM peak -hour
approach volume while a factor of ten percent was applied to these volumes to arrive at the PM
peak -hour approach volumes. Turning movements then developed.
Figure 5 depicts the 2020 background traffic levels. Total traffic levels for the Years 2000 (see
Figure 6) and 2020 (see Figure 7) were arrived at by adding the background traffic levels (see
Figure 2 for 2000 and Figure 5 for 2020) to the site -generated traffic levels depicted in
Figure 4.
Estimated Traffic Impacts
In order to assess the impact of the proposed project, peak -hour capacity analyses have been
prepared for nine key study intersections assuming existing plus site -generated traffic
conditions. The methodology used is that presented in the 1997 Highway Capacitu Manual
(Special Report 209), published by the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy
of Sciences. The concept of Level of Service (LOS) is used as a basis for computing
combinations of roadway operating conditions which accommodate various levels of traffic
activity. By definition, six different Levels of Service are used (A, B, C, D, E, and F) with "A"
being a free -flow condition and "E" representing the capacity of a given intersection or road-
way. Enclosed Table 2 summarizes the results of the LOS intersection analyses.
A total of 12 intersections was analyzed -- two along Linden Street, four along North Lemay
Avenue, six along Buckingham Street. The results of the intersection Level of Service analysis
for the 12 intersections are noted below:
Buckingham Street: All six of the intersections along Buckingham Street are projected to
operate at an excellent Level of Service (LOS "A") in the AM and PM peak -hours either with or
without the traffic from the proposed expansion. This applies to both 2000 and 2020.
Linden Street: In 2000, both of these intersection are projected to operate at a very good Level
of Service (LOS "B" or better) in the AM and PM peak -hours either with or without the traffic
from the proposed development. In 2020, all of the traffic movements at the intersection with
Buckingham Street (with one exception) is expected to operate at an acceptable Level of Service
(LOS "D" or better) in the AM and PM peak -hours either with or without the traffic from the
proposed development. The one exception is the westbound approach which is expected to
experience unacceptable delays in the PM peak -hour. The approach volumes on Buckingham
Street are too low to meet peak -hour traffic signal warrants. In 2020, northbound and south -
bound approaches at the intersection with East Vine Drive will operate at an unacceptable
Level of Service (LOS."F") in the AM and PM peak -hours either with or without the traffic from
the proposed development. When a traffic signal is assumed at this intersection, it will operate
at a good Level of Service (LOS "C" or better) in the AM and PM peak -hours.
Mr. Bruce Hendee Page 2 September 11, 2000
• Buckingham Street is a two-lane collector roadway which begins on the west at
Linden Street and ends on the east at North Lemay Avenue. It has a posted speed
limit of 30 mph. The roadway is controlled by Stop signs at North Lemay Avenue and
Linden Street. There are no plans by the City of Fort Collins to widened this road-
way.
• Linden Street is a two-lane collector roadway. This roadway currently ends at East
Vine Drive. It provides a direct connection into downtown area of Fort Collins. It has
a posted speed limit of 30 mph. The CR 24/CR 13 intersection is an all -way Stop -
controlled intersection. It is controlled by a Stop sign at East Vine Drive. The Citu
of Fort Collins Master Street Plan indicates this roadway will align with Redwood
Street north of East Vine Drive.
Figure 2, enclosed, illustrates existing daily and peak -hour traffic activity at the major inter-
sections impacted by the proposed expansion -- East Vine Drive/ Linden Street, Linden Street/
Buckingham Street, North Lemay Avenue/East Vine Drive, North Lemay Avenue/ Buckingham
Street, North Lemay Avenue/Lincoln Avenue, Buckingham Street/First Street, Buckingham
Street/Second Street, and Buckingham Street/Third Street. Existing traffic control devices
(traffic signals and Stop signs) locations are also shown together with the location of the
proposed expansion as well as existing lane geometry.
Estimated Traffic Generation
Based on applicable rates contained in the current edition of Trip Generation, published by the
Institute of Transportation Engineers, enclosed Table 1 presents estimates of average daily and
peak -hour traffic to be generated by buildout of the proposed New Belgium Brewery expansion.
Specific tenants/businesses have not been identified yet, therefore, the assumption was made
that 300,000 square feet would be devoted to manufacturing activities and the remaining
365,000 square feet would be warehousing activities. As indicated in Table 1, the proposed
New Belgium Brewery expansion is projected to generate 3,686 additional average weekday
vehicle -trips (1,842 entering and 1,842 exiting). This total includes 434 vehicles entering and
109 vehicles exiting trips during the AM peak -hour and 150 vehicles entering and 407 vehicles
exiting during the PM peak -hour.
Estimated Traffic Distribution and Assignment
A key element in the determination of the proposed project's traffic impacts is the directional
distribution of its traffic onto the surrounding roadway system. The relative location of the
site, the type of land use, and specific characteristics of the roadway and access system will
dictate what this distribution will be. Figure 3 illustrates the distribution expected to be
applicable to the proposed expansion. It is expected that 35 percent will travel south on North
Lemay Avenue, 39 percent will travel south on Linden Street, five percent will travel east along
Lincoln Avenue, ten percent will travel west along East Vine Drive, three percent will travel
east along East Vine Drive, and the remaining five percent will travel north along North Lemay
Avenue. Application of the percentage distribution projections shown in Figure 3 to the traffic
generation estimates contained in Table 1 yields the traffic assignment of site generated traffic
shown in Figure 4.
I
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September 11, 2000
Mr. Bruce Hendee
BHA Design
4803 Innovation Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Dear Mr. Hendee:
LSC TRANSPORTATION CONSULTANTS, INC.
1889 York Street
Denver, CO 80206
(303)333-1105
FAX (303) 333-1107
E-mail: lsc @ Iscden. com
Web Site: http://www.iscden.conx
Re: New Belgium Brewery Expansion
Fort Collins, Colorado
(LSC #001460)
We have completed a review of the traffic impacts of the proposed New Belgium Brewery
expansion. The proposed expansion is located in the northwest corner of the intersection of
North Lemay Avenue and Buckingham Street. When completed, it is planned to contain
665,000 square feet of manufacturing/warehousing buildings.
Existing Roadways and Traffic
Figure 1, enclosed, illustrates the location of the proposed expansion within the surrounding
major roadway system in the City of Fort Collins. As indicated in Figure 1, the site is bounded
by the City of Fort Collins facility on the north, North Lemay Avenue on the east, Buckingham
Street on the south, and Linden Street on the west.
The most important roadways in the vicinity of the proposed New Belgium Brewery expansion
are North Lemay Avenue, Buckingham Street, Linden Street, and East Vine Drive.
• North Lemay Avenue is a two-lane roadway which provides north/ south continuity
on the eastern edge of the City of Fort Collins which parallels North College Avenue.
It is functionally classified as an arterial. It has a posted speed limit of 30 mph near
Buckingham Street. The City of Fort Collins' Master Street Plan indicates that this
roadway is to be widened to four lanes in its full length. The intersections with East
Vine Drive and Lincoln Avenue are controlled by traffic signals.
East Vine Drive is a two-lane, east/west arterial roadway. This roadway begins at
North College Avenue on the west and continues easterly. This roadway has a posted
speed limit of 35 mph near Linden Street. The Citu of Fort Collins Master Street Plan
indicates this roadway will be relocated to the north from North College Avenue to
west of Linden Street. This plan also indicates that the roadway will be widened to
four lanes. Just south of this roadway, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad
has railroad tracks. �)