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PV Plaza
1039 W. Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins, CO
Traffic Memorandum
KE Job #2021-023
Prepared for:
Schuman Companies, Inc.
7385 Greendale Rd, Unit 104
Windsor, CO 80550
Prepared by:
www.kellarengineering.com
970.219.1602 phone
July 20, 2021
Sean K. Kellar, PE, PTOE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.0 Introduction 3
2.0 Proposed Development 3
3.0 Trip Generation 3
4.0 Trip Distribution 4
4.1 Traffic Assignment 4
4.2 Site Access Evaluation 4
4.3 Pedestrian Level of Service 10
5.0 Findings 10
List of Figures: Page
Figure 1: Vicinity Map 5
Figure 2: Site Plan 6
Figure 3: Trip Distribution 8
Figure 4: Site Generated Traffic 9
List of Tables: Page
Table 1: Trip Generation 7
Appendices: Page
Appendix A: TIS Scoping 12
Appendix B: ITE Code 220 and 820 13
Appendix C: Aerial Image 22
Appendix D: Fort Collins Master Street Plan 23
Appendix E: Pedestrian LOS Worksheet 24
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1.0 Introduction
The purpose of this Traffic Memorandum (Traffic Memo) is to evaluate the proposed
traffic generated by the PV Plaza project located at the southeast quadrant of Shields
Street and Horsetooth Road (1039 W. Horsetooth Road) in Fort Collins, CO.
2.0 Proposed Development
The proposed project consists of a small infill project (20 apartment units and
approximately 1,500 SF of commercial retail located at 1039 W. Horsetooth Road in Fort
Collins, CO. See Figure 1: Vicinity Map and Figure 2: Site Plan.
3.0 Trip Generation
Site generated traffic estimates are determined through a process known as trip
generation. Rates and equations are applied to the proposed land use to estimate traffic
generated by the development during a specific time interval. The acknowledged source
for trip generation rates is the Trip Generation Report published by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE). ITE has established trip generation rates in nationwide
studies of similar land uses. For this study, Kellar Engineering LLC (KE) used the ITE
10th Edition Trip Generation Report average trip rates. Per the ITE, the proposed
project is anticipated to generate approximately 203 daily trips, 11 AM total peak hour
trips, and 17 PM total peak hour trips. See Table 1: Trip Generation.
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4.0 Trip Distribution
Distribution of site traffic on the street system was based on the area street system
characteristics, existing traffic patterns and volumes, anticipated surrounding
development areas, and the proposed access system for the project. The directional
distribution of traffic is a means to quantify the percentage of site generated traffic that
approaches the site from a given direction and departs the site back to the original
source. Figure 3 illustrates the trip distribution used for the project’s analysis.
4.1 Traffic Assignment
Traffic assignment was obtained by applying the trip distributions to the estimated trip
generation of the development. Figure 4 shows the site generated peak hour traffic
assignment.
4.2 Site Access Evaluation
The project site is located at the southeast quadrant of Shields Street and Horsetooth
Road (1039 W. Horsetooth Road). Access to the project site is from the existing site
access points within the original Poudre Valley Plaza development. Additionally, site
access points should be taken, when available, on the road or access of lower
classification as proposed with the current project. The access to the project site is
appropriate based upon the existing road network, existing access points, and location
of the project site. See Figure 2: Site Plan.
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Figure 1: Vicinity Map
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Figure 2: Site Plan
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Table 1: Trip Generation (ITE 10th Edition)
ITE
Code Land Use
Average Daily
Trips AM Peak Hour Trips PM Peak Hour Trips
Size Rate Total Rate % In In % Out Out Total Rate % In In % Out Out Total
220 Apartments 20 DU 7.32 146 0.46 23% 2 77% 7 9 0.56 63% 7 37% 4 11
820 Commercial 1.5 KSF 37.75 57 0.94 62% 1 38% 1 2 3.81 48% 3 52% 3 6
Total 203 3 8 11 10 7 17
KSF = Thousand Square Feet
DU = Dwelling Units
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Figure 3: Trip Distribution
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Figure 4: Site Generated Traffic
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4.3 Pedestrian Level of Service
There are four pedestrian destinations within 1,320 of the project site. These are: 1) the
residential area to the east of the site; 2) the commercial area to the north of the site; 3) the
institutional use to the south of the site; and 4) the multifamily residential to the south of the site.
The existing pedestrian facilities are acceptable to provide adequate levels of service to these
pedestrian destinations. The Pedestrian LOS Worksheet is provided in Appendix E.
5.0 Findings
The original traffic impact study (TIS) for the development, Poudre Valley Plaza Site Access Study
prepared by Matthew Delich, PE (dated June 1995) was reviewed. Figure 2 in the original TIS
accounted for this area’s land use as being residential and retail as proposed with the current
project. Additionally, Page 2 of the original TIS shows the anticipated overall trip generation of the
Poudre Valley Plaza consisting of: 3,628 daily trips, 229 AM total peak hour trips, and 397 PM
total peak hour trips consisting of a mix of land uses (bank, office, retail, restaurant and
townhomes).
In light of the above information, and based upon the review of the project’s trip generation and site
access, it can be determined that the proposed use is appropriate from a traffic engineering
perspective. The site access, land use, and size is appropriate from a traffic engineering
perspective. The project’s site generated traffic is low (11 AM total peak hour trips, and 17 PM total
peak hour trips) and the site access will not create a negative traffic impact upon the adjacent
roadway system. See Table 1: Trip Generation and Figure 4: Site Generated Traffic. Based
upon the analysis presented in the study, the proposed project will be successfully incorporated
into the existing and future roadway network and the existing roadway system will be able to
accommodate the project’s traffic and the findings associated with the original TIS are still valid.
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APPENDICES:
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Appendix A: TIS Scoping
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Appendix B: ITE Code 220 and 820
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Appendix C: Aerial Image
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Appendix D: Fort Collins Master Street Plan
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Appendix E: Pedestrian LOS Worksheet
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Sean Kellar, PE, PTOE
Principal Engineer
Education
B.S., Civil Engineering, Arizona State
University – Tempe, AZ
Registration
Colorado, Professional Engineer (PE)
Wyoming, Professional Engineer (PE)
Arizona, Professional Engineer (PE)
Kansas, Professional Engineer (PE)
Missouri, Professional Engineer (PE)
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer
(PTOE)
Professional Memberships
Institute of Transportation Engineers
(ITE)
Industry Tenure
21 Years
Sean’s wide range of
expertise includes:
transportation plan-
ning, traffic modeling
roadway design, bike
and pedestrian facili-
ties, traffic impact
studies, traffic signal
warrant analysis, parking studies, corridor planning
and access management. Sean’s experience in both the
private and public sectors; passion for safety and ex-
cellence; and strong communication and collaboration
skills can bring great value to any project. Prior to
starting Kellar Engineering, Sean was employed at the
Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) as
the District Traffic Engineer for the Kansas City
District. Sean also worked for the City of Loveland,
CO for over 10 years as a Senior Civil Engineer
supervising a division of transportation/traffic
engineers. While at the City of Loveland, Sean
managed several capital improvement projects,
presented several projects to the City Council and
Planning Commission in public hearings, and managed
the revisions to the City’s Street Standards. Sean is
also proficient in Highway Capacity Software,
Synchro, PT Vissim, Rodel, GIS, and AutoCAD.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Kellar Engineering, Principal Engineer/President – January 2016 – Present
Missouri Department of Transportation, District Traffic Engineer, Kansas City District – June
2015 – January 2016
City of Loveland, Colorado, Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works Department – February 2005 –
June 2015
Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers, Project Manager - February 2004 – February 2005
Dibble and Associates Consulting Engineers, Project Engineer – August 1999 – February 2004