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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08042_traffic analysis October 3, 2008 Mr. Adam Williams ARC Integrated Program Management, Inc. 1790 38th Street, Unit 105 Boulder, CO 80301 RE: Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact Analysis Dear Mr. Williams: Fox Higgins has completed a traffic impact analysis for the proposed Fairmont Vail project located on the south side of the S. Frontage Road roughly 850 feet west of the main Vail roundabout. This analysis has been completed following “Level Three” traffic assessment requirements per Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Region 3. Per CDOT requirements, this analysis evaluates potential traffic impacts along the S. Frontage Road with respect to operational considerations and auxiliary lane needs for the short-term build-out and long-term (20-year) scenarios. Since the project and adjacent roadways are anticipated to generate the highest traffic volumes during the peak winter season, this study analyzes the peak winter scenario for the highest of the AM, PM and Saturday peak hour volumes. This memorandum summarizes our analysis and findings. Project Description The Fairmont Vail project is proposing to redevelop the existing Evergreen Lodge hotel with similar uses to include hotel rooms, on-site restaurant and meeting facilities, fractional-ownership units, and residential condominium units. The project site is located along the S. Frontage Rd. just west of mile marker 176. A vicinity map is provided on Figure 1. Nearby accesses and intersections include the main Vail roundabout (Vail Road and I-70 interchange) located roughly 850 feet east of the east site access, the existing Lionshead parking structure access located roughly 650 feet west of the west site access, and driveways for adjacent uses to the east. Two access driveways along the S. Frontage Road currently serve the site. These accesses are not shared or used by any other properties. The project proposes to relocate the easternmost access roughly 45 feet to the west of the current location, with the east access to serve only service vehicles with redevelopment. The existing westernmost access will serve as the main site access. This access location may need to be adjusted slightly to accommodate grades, though is shown in roughly the existing access location based on the current site plan. The site plan depicting the existing and proposed access points is shown on Figure 2. Mr. Adam Williams Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact Analysis October 3, 2008 Page 2 Existing Conditions The project site is served by the S. Frontage Road, which is a two-lane roadway with a two-way center left-turn lane (TWLTL) east of the site’s west access. The S. Frontage Road has a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour (mph). The existing TWLTL begins to taper between the two site accesses. The existing site accesses are controlled with a stop sign on the minor street (northbound) approaches. Existing peak winter weekend volumes contained in the Vail Transportation Master Plan Update1 (“TMP Update”) were reviewed along the S. Frontage Road and incorporated into this analysis. These volumes were collected during peak winter ski weekends and holidays in 2005 and 2006. The existing AM volumes reflect a heavy westbound movement to enter the Lionshead parking structure just west of the site. The existing PM peak hour volumes reflect a reverse-pattern from the AM peak, with a heavy movement eastbound exiting the Lionshead parking structure and traffic destined for the I-70 interchange at the main Vail roundabout to the east of the site. PM peak observations were also performed by Fox Higgins in August 2008 to observe operations at the site accesses and to determine the directional distribution of site traffic along the S. Frontage Road. Since the existing hotel site was only 35% occupied when the most recent observations were performed, adjustments were made to increase these driveway volumes to represent peak winter use when the hotel would be expected to be 100% occupied. It was determined that the directional split of site traffic was roughly 80% oriented to/from the east along the S. Frontage Road with 20% oriented to/from the west. The existing peak winter AM and PM peak hour traffic volumes at the site driveways are shown on Figure 3. In determining the operational characteristics of an intersection, “Levels of Service” (LOS) A through F are applied, with LOS A indicating very good operations and LOS F indicating congested operations. The intersection LOS is represented as a delay in seconds per vehicle for the intersection as a whole and for critical turning movements. Criteria contained in the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)2 was applied to the site access intersections in order to determine existing levels of service during the peak winter AM and PM peak hours. The results of the intersection level of service analysis are summarized in Table 1. As shown in the table, both access intersections along the S. Frontage Road are operating acceptably at LOS A overall and LOS C or better for the sidestreet approach. Future Conditions In order to evaluate long-term conditions within the study area, Year 2025 traffic projections reflecting near build-out of the Town of Vail contained in the TMP Update 1 Vail Transportation Master Plan Update (Draft). Felsburg Holt & Ullevig. June 2008. 2 Highway Capacity Manual, Highway Research Board Special Report 209, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, 2001. Synchro v. 6 software utilized. Mr. Adam Williams Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact Analysis October 3, 2008 Page 3 were reviewed. The most recent traffic projections estimate a Year 2025 AM peak volume of roughly 520 vehicles per hour (vph) westbound in front of the site with 320 vph eastbound. In the PM peak hour, the TMP Update model estimates a volume of 890 vph westbound in front of the site with 1160 vph eastbound. These forecasts equate to between 2.2% and 3.7% annual growth, depending upon the direction of travel. In order to provide a 20-year scenario (Year 2030), the Year 2025 forecasts were increased at an annual rate of 1.5% for five additional years. This growth rate considers that Vail anticipates to be nearly built out by the Year 2025. Additional growth after 2025 is anticipated to taper off at rates lower than what is currently being experienced with major redevelopment projects in the area. Trip Generation The Fairmont Vail project is proposing to develop a hotel with 128 hotel rooms, 11 fractional-ownership units, and 91 residential units. The hotel will also include a 3,200 SF restaurant on-site, a full-service spa, and 3,600 SF of meeting space. In comparison, the existing Evergreen Lodge has 128 hotel rooms with 4,950 SF of on-site restaurant space and 2,000 SF of meeting space. In order to estimate the projected site trips for the Fairmont Vail project, trip rates contained in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation3 manual for “Hotel” and “Residential Condominium/Townhouse” were utilized. Per the ITE description for “Hotel”, these rates include “supporting facilities such as restaurants, cocktail lounges, meeting and banquet or convention facilities, limited recreational facilities (pool, fitness room) and/or other retail and service shops”. Though use of the on-site supporting facilities is anticipated to be primarily by guests of the hotel and residents, the ITE rates reflect that some portion of site traffic will be generated by non- hotel guests. Thus, all trips associated with the proposed on-site uses are included within the hotel rates, consistent with ITE methodology. For the 11 fractional ownership units, ITE “Hotel” rates were applied since these units will be anticipated to function similarly to the hotel rooms, with respect to traffic generation. These guests would be anticipated to stay at the hotel for relatively short periods (two weeks or less). For the 91 residential units, ITE trip rates for “Residential Condominium/Townhouse” were applied. The estimated site trips based on these assumptions are shown on Table 2. Due to the proximity of the site to Vail village (within walking distance) and to transit stops, it is anticipated that a portion of the trips to the site will involve transportation modes other than private automobiles. The West Vail Red and Green Loop bus lines stop at Municipal Building across S. Frontage Road. The In-Town Shuttle stops at the rear of the hotel site adjacent to the Vail Valley Medical Center. Per the TMP Update, recent studies in the area have determined that hotel/condo units within walking distance to Vail village and to transit stops such as this experience up to a 30% trip reduction due to non-auto use. The estimated site trips applying a 30% non-auto use reduction are shown on Table 3. 3 Trip Generation, 7th Edition. Institute of Transportation Engineers. Washington D.C. 2003. Mr. Adam Williams Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact Analysis October 3, 2008 Page 4 It should be noted that the TMP Update and supporting non-auto use reduction data has yet to be approved by CDOT (the Town hopes to have approvals completed by the end of September 2008). Thus, for the purposes of analyzing potential traffic impacts, capacity issues, and auxiliary lane requirements for the Fairmont Vail site, we have not applied any reductions. The reduced trip estimates are provided for information only in this study, though they may be more applicable for use by the Town of Vail for purposes of traffic model updates and assessment of traffic impact fees. With no reductions taken, the site is anticipated to generate roughly 885 daily weekday, 1,975 Saturday, 135 weekday AM peak hour, 145 weekday PM peak hour, and 165 Saturday PM peak hour trips at full build-out and 100% hotel/residence occupancy. Since trips currently associated with the Evergreen Lodge site will be removed from the surround roadway network with redevelopment of the site, we have also calculated the “net-added” or “new” trips as a result of the project. As shown on Table 2, the project represents a net-added trip increase of roughly 640 weekday daily, 640 Saturday, 45 weekday AM peak hour, 55 weekday PM peak hour, and 55 Saturday PM peak hour trips versus the existing Evergreen Lodge use with no reductions applied. Trip Distribution and Assignment In order to determine the distribution of future traffic associated with the Fairmont Vail site, existing PM peak hour observations were performed by Fox Higgins in August 2008. Based on these observations at both site access points, it was determined that roughly 80% of the existing hotel site traffic is oriented to/from the east along the S. Frontage Road with the remaining 20% oriented to/from the west. The Fairmont Vail site is proposing to provide two access points along the S. Frontage Road, though the east access is proposed to serve only hotel service vehicles and deliveries. The majority of the service vehicle trips are anticipated to occur outside the typical AM and PM peak hours and peak weekend traffic periods. Hotel guests, residents, and visitors, which comprise the bulk of the site trips, will utilize only the west access. The west access will provide access to the hotel underground parking structure. The projected site trips estimated (with no non-auto reduction applied) were distributed at the east and west access points consistent with the existing distribution patterns and are shown on Figure 5. With the 30% non-auto use reduction applied, the estimated site trips are shown on Figure 6 (for information only). Using the estimated net-added site traffic volumes and existing traffic volumes contained in the TMP Update, analysis was performed to determine if the project would result in a 5% or more increase to any adjacent intersections (per CDOT requirements). It was determined that the project would result in roughly a 1% increase in traffic at the main Vail roundabout (Vail Road / S. Frontage Road / I-70 interchange) and <1% increase at the Lionshead parking structure access along the S. Frontage Road to the west of the site. Thus, these intersections were not analyzed for capacity and operational impacts as part of this study. Mr. Adam Williams Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact Analysis October 3, 2008 Page 5 Traffic Conditions with Project The site-generated trips with no reductions were added to the existing traffic volumes (minus the existing Evergreen Lodge trips) and are shown on Figure 7. For the purposes of this analysis, the Saturday peak hour site trips representing the highest site volumes were utilized. Intersection capacity analysis was performed for the existing- plus-site scenario consistent with the HCM methodology previously described. As shown on Table 1, the site access intersections are anticipated to continue to operate acceptably at LOS A overall with side-street approaches at LOS C or better with build- out of the Fairmont Vail site. For the Year 2030-plus-site scenario, the site generated trips with no reductions were added to the Year 2030 background traffic volumes (minus the existing Evergreen Lodge trips). Similar to the existing-plus-site analysis above, the Saturday peak hour site trips representing the highest site volumes were utilized. The Year 2030-plus-site volumes are shown on Figure 8. The Year 2030 geometry used in this analysis assumed widening of the S. Frontage Road to four lanes, with a TWLTL east of the site’s west access. Intersection capacity analysis was performed for the existing-plus-site scenario consistent with the HCM methodology previously described. As shown on Table 1, the site access intersections are anticipated to continue to operate acceptably at LOS A overall with side-street approaches at LOS C or better with build-out of the Fairmont Vail site in the Year 2030 scenario. Auxiliary Turn Lane Assessment Using the projected site access volumes with no reductions, an assessment of the auxiliary turn lane needs for the project was performed using criteria for an “F-R” roadway contained in the State Highway Access Code4. Per the Access Code, the minimum volume requirements for auxiliary turn lanes on an F-R roadway at the study area posted speed limit (25 mph in both directions on the S. Frontage Road) are as follows: Left-Turn Deceleration Lane: > 25 vph Right-Turn Deceleration Lane: > 50 vph Right-Turn Acceleration Lane: (not required at this posted speed) Based on the projected site trips, the project meets the requirements for a left-turn deceleration lane at the west site access. Thresholds for right-turn lane improvements are not met. The existing TWLTL on the westbound left-turn approach at the site’s west access narrows to 8 feet in width, insufficient to serve as a functional and safe left-turn lane (though drivers do use it in this capacity today). In order to accommodate a full-width left-turn lane, the Fairmont Vail project will need to include restriping and/or physical widening of the S. Frontage Road to extend a full-width (minimum 12’) TWLTL to the west site access. If additional physical widening is required, this additional width should 4 State Highway Access Code. State of Colorado. March 2002. Mr. Adam Williams Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact Analysis October 3, 2008 Page 6 be provided from the centerline, widening on both the north and south side of the roadway. Intersection Site Distance at Proposed Access Intersection site distance requirements were evaluated using American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO)5 criteria. The west site access intersection is to be located along the inside of a curve on the S. Frontage Road at approximately the existing site access location. There are no known accident trends at this location due to any site distance limitations. However, the site distance in this area was reviewed to determine if there are any site distance constraints should the access location be modified to accommodate driveway grades. Based on measurements conducted at the site, there will exist roughly 250 feet of site distance for vehicles exiting the west site access (looking to the west around the curve). Per AASHTO design guidelines, this meets minimum site distance requirements for the 25 mph posted speed. Additionally, this distance will likely be increased significantly by the incorporation of a multi-use path on the south side of the roadway which will also provide additional buffer from snow bank obstructions in the winter. Proposed landscaping for the project should consider site distance west of this access and should minimize possible view obstructions due to landscaping. Existing View Looking West from the West Site Access 5 A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets. AASHTO. Washington, D.C. 2004. Mr. Adam Williams Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact Analysis October 3, 2008 Page 7 Access and Circulation The Fairmont Vail site plan proposes two access locations along the S. Frontage Road, similar to the existing use. It is proposed that the easternmost access be relocated roughly 45 feet west of the existing locations, which will then be closed. The westernmost site access may need to be adjusted slightly to accommodate grades. Primary access to the site is proposed at the west access location, while the east access location will serve service and delivery vehicles only. The proposed access plan is preferred over the existing hotel access and circulation configuration since it will concentrate vehicular volumes at the west access (which is more sufficiently spaced from adjacent accesses and intersections) and will separate slower-turning service/delivery vehicles from guest/resident/visitor traffic. Access to an underground parking structure, which will provide for guest, resident, and visitor parking, is provided off the porte-cochere at the west access. Per discussions with the Town of Vail, we understand that there had been previous conversations between the Fairmont Vail project and the Vail Valley Medical Center to incorporate a shared service vehicle access at the east access location. Consolidation of these accesses would help to improve corridor mobility. However, based on our latest discussions, we understand that the medical center is no longer exploring this option. The possibility for a right-in, right-out configuration at the east (service) access has also been discussed, consistent with other similar redevelopment projects along the S. Frontage Road. From a capacity and operational perspective, the relatively low anticipated use of the service access does not warrant restriction of this access to a right-in, in right-out configuration. However, from a larger corridor mobility perspective, this configuration may provide a benefit, particularly if the service access is shared with the Medical Center site. Pedestrian and bicycle access is proposed via a new multi-use path to be constructed along the south side of the S. Frontage Road with the ultimate 4/5-lane cross-section. This path is shown as a 10’ attached sidewalk on the Fairmont Vail site plan, though the Town of Vail has discussed the possibility of a meandering, detached path which may require additional easement. An existing signed and marked pedestrian crossing exists roughly 265 feet east of the site’s east access to facilitate crossing to the transit stop at the Municipal Building. The site and development plan should facilitate access from the rear of the facility to the In-Town Shuttle stop located adjacent to the Vail Valley Medical Center. Conclusions and Recommendations The Fairmont Vail project is proposing to redevelop the existing Evergreen Lodge hotel site with similar hotel, residential, and related uses. The two existing site accesses are proposed to be relocated west of their current locations. A “Level Three” traffic assessment was performed for the project per CDOT Region 3 requirements. This study included analysis of the peak winter traffic scenario for the AM and PM (including Saturday) peak hour periods. It was determined that the traffic increases associated Mr. Adam Williams Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact Analysis October 3, 2008 Page 8 with the project can be accommodated on the existing and future roadway network with minimal effects with the recommended improvements in place. The following site-specific improvements are recommended: • Restripe and/or widen the S. Frontage Road to extend the existing two-way left- turn lane (TWLTL) to the west access location; this will provide for a full-width westbound left-turn access into the site, per CDOT Access Code requirements. If physical widening is required to create this lane, widening should occur from the centerline of the roadway. • CDOT Access Permit applications must be submitted and approved to relocate the two accesses from their current locations. • Provide sufficient right-of-way to accommodate future widening (4-lanes plus TWLTL) of the S. Frontage Road along the project frontage. Widening should occur from the centerline of the roadway. • Coordinate with the Town of Vail to determine the configuration of the multi-use path on the south side of the S. Frontage Road I hope that the contents of this memorandum are helpful to you. Please give me a call if you would like to discuss our analysis or conclusions. Sincerely, Fox Higgins Transportation Group, LLC Steve Tuttle, P.E. Senior Engineer Attachments: Table 1 – Peak Hour Intersection Level of Service Summary Table 2 – Trip Generation Estimate – No Reductions Table 3 – Trip Generation Estimate with Non-Auto Use Reduction Figure 1 – Vicinity Map Figure 2 – Site and Access Plan Figure 3 – Existing Winter Peak Hour Volumes Figure 4 – Year 2030 Peak Season Traffic Volumes Figure 5 – Site-Generated Traffic Volumes - No Reductions Figure 6 – Site-Generated Traffic Volumes with Non-Auto Use Reduction Figure 7 – Existing Peak Season + Site-Generated Traffic Volumes Figure 8 – Year 2030 Peak Season + Site-Generated Traffic Volumes LOS Worksheets FH # 0 8 0 4 2 Fa i r m o n t V a i l Tr a f f i c I m p a c t A n a l y s i s 10-03-08 Ta b l e 1 - P e a k H o u r I n t e r s e c t i o n L e v e l o f S e r v i c e S u m m a r y Ex i s t i n g E x i s t i n g + S i t e Yea r 2 0 3 0 + S i t e * In t e r s e c t i o n a n d AM P e a k P M P e a k AM P e a k P M P e a k AM P e a k P M P e a k Cr i t i c a l M o v e m e n t s D e l a y L O S D e l a y L O S D e l a y L O S D e l a y L O S D e l a y L O S D e l a y L O S ST O P S I G N C O N T R O L W e s t A c c e s s / S . F r o n t a g e R d . -- A -- A -- A -- A -- A--A W e s t b o u n d L e f t 8. 1 A 9. 7 A 8. 1 A 10 . 0 A 9. 1 A13.6B N o r t h b o u n d L e f t - R i g h t 10 . 5 B 1 5 . 3 C 1 1 . 5 B 1 7 . 8 C 1 2 . 1 B 2 0 . 2C Ea s t A c c e s s / S F r o n t a g e R d -- A -- A -- A -- A -- A--A Ea s t Ac c e s s / S. Fr o n t a g e Rd . -- A -- A -- A -- A -- A--A W e s t b o u n d L e f t 8. 0 A 9. 6 A 8. 1 A 9. 8 A 9. 1 A12.6B N o r t h b o u n d L e f t - R i g h t 11 . 0 B 1 5 . 6 C 1 1 . 7 B 1 5 . 7 C 1 2 . 7 B20.2C (a ) D e l a y r e p r e s e n t e d i n a v e r a g e s e c o n d s p e r v e h i c l e . * 2 0 3 0 s c e n a r i o a s s u m e s S . F r o n t a t g e R d . i s w i d e n e d t o 2 l a n e s i n e a c h d i r e c t i o n p l u s c e n t e r l e f t - t u r n l a n e e a s t o f W e s t A c c e s s 08042 LOS.xls FH # 0 8 0 4 2 Fa i r m o n t V a i l Tr a f f i c I m p a c t A n a l y s i s 10-03-08 Ta b l e 2 . T r i p G e n e r a t i o n E s t i m a t e - N o R e d u c t i o n s IT E Co d e L a n d U s e S i z e U n i t R a t e T o t a l I n O u t R a t e T o t a l I n O u t R a t e T o t a l I n O u t R a t e T o t a l I n O u t R a t e T o t a l I n O u t Ex i s t i n g L a n d U s e ( E v e r g r e e n L o d g e ) 31 0 H o t e l 1 2 8 Oc c u p i e d Ro o m s 0% 8 . 9 2 1 1 4 2 5 7 1 5 7 1 1 0 . 5 0 1 3 4 4 6 7 2 6 7 2 0 . 6 7 8 6 5 0 3 6 0 . 7 0 9 0 4 4 4 6 0 . 8 7 1 1 1 5 4 5 7 To t a l s : 1 1 4 2 5 7 1 5 7 1 1 3 4 4 6 7 2 6 7 2 8 6 5 0 3 6 9 0 4 4 4 6 1 1 1 5 4 5 7 Pr o p o s e d S i t e L a n d U s e s ( F a i r m o n t V a i l ) : 31 0 H o t e l 1 2 8 Oc c u p i e d Ro o m s 0% 8 . 9 2 1 1 4 2 5 7 1 5 7 1 1 0 . 5 0 1 3 4 4 6 7 2 6 7 2 0 . 6 7 8 6 5 0 3 6 0 . 7 0 9 0 4 4 4 6 0 . 8 7 1 1 1 5 4 5 7 31 0 H o t e l ( F r a c t i o n a l O w n e r s h i p ) 1 1 Oc c u p i e d Ro o m s 0% 8 . 9 2 9 8 4 9 4 9 1 0 . 5 0 1 1 6 5 8 5 8 0 . 6 7 7 4 3 0 . 7 0 8 4 4 0 . 8 7 1 0 5 5 23 0 R e s i d e n t i a l C o n d o m i n i u m / T o w n h o u s e 9 1 Dw e l l i n g Un i t s 0% 5 . 8 6 5 3 3 2 6 7 2 6 6 5 . 6 7 5 1 6 2 5 8 2 5 8 0 . 4 4 4 0 7 3 3 0 . 5 2 4 7 3 1 1 6 0 . 4 7 4 3 2 9 1 4 Ave r a g e S a t u r d a y Da i l y T r i p s We e k d a y AM P e a k H o u r T r i p s We e k d a y PM P e a k H o u r T r i p s Saturday PM Peak Hour Trips Ave r a g e W e e k d a y Da i l y T r i p s No n - A u t o Us e Re d u c t i o n (a ) Un i t s To t a l s : 1 7 7 3 8 8 7 8 8 6 1 9 7 6 9 8 8 9 8 8 1 3 3 6 1 7 2 1 4 5 7 9 6 6 1 6 4 8 8 7 6 Ne t A d d e d T r i p T o t a l s ( P r o p o s e d l e s s E x i s t i n g ) : 6 3 1 3 1 6 3 1 5 6 3 2 3 1 6 3 1 6 4 7 1 1 3 6 5 5 3 5 2 0 5 3 3 4 1 9 Ta b l e 3 . T r i p G e n e r a t i o n E s t i m a t e w i t h N o n - A u t o U s e R e d u c t i o n IT E Co d e L a n d U s e S i z e U n i t R a t e T o t a l I n O u t R a t e T o t a l I n O u t R a t e T o t a l I n O u t R a t e T o t a l I n O u t R a t e T o t a l I n O u t Ex i s t i n g L a n d U s e ( E v e r g r e e n L o d g e ) 31 0 H o t e l 1 2 8 Oc c u p i e d Ro o m s 30 % 8 . 9 2 7 9 9 4 0 0 3 9 9 1 0 . 5 0 9 4 1 4 7 1 4 7 0 0 . 6 7 6 0 3 5 2 5 0 . 7 0 6 3 3 1 3 2 0 . 8 7 7 8 3 8 4 0 To t a l s : 7 9 9 4 0 0 3 9 9 9 4 1 4 7 1 4 7 0 6 0 3 5 2 5 6 3 3 1 3 2 7 8 3 8 4 0 Pr o p o s e d S i t e L a n d U s e s ( F a i r m o n t V a i l ) : 31 0 H o t e l 1 2 8 Oc c u p i e d Ro o m s 30 % 8 . 9 2 7 9 9 4 0 0 3 9 9 1 0 . 5 0 9 4 1 4 7 1 4 7 0 0 . 6 7 6 0 3 5 2 5 0 . 7 0 6 3 3 1 3 2 0 . 8 7 7 8 3 8 4 0 31 0 H o t e l ( F r a c t i o n a l O w n e r s h i p ) 1 1 Oc c u p i e d Ro o m s 30 % 8 . 9 2 6 9 3 5 3 4 1 0 . 5 0 8 1 4 1 4 0 0 . 6 7 5 3 2 0 . 7 0 5 3 2 0 . 8 7 7 4 3 23 0 R e s i d e n t i a l C o n d o m i n i u m / T o w n h o u s e 9 1 Dw e l l i n g Un i t s 30 % 5 . 8 6 3 7 3 1 8 7 1 8 6 5 . 6 7 3 6 1 1 8 1 1 8 0 0 . 4 4 2 8 5 2 3 0 . 5 2 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 . 4 7 3 0 2 0 1 0 To t a l s : 1 2 4 1 6 2 2 6 1 9 1 3 8 3 6 9 3 6 9 0 9 3 4 3 5 0 1 0 1 5 6 4 5 1 1 5 6 2 5 3 Ne t A d d e d T r i p T o t a l s ( P r o p o s e d l e s s E x i s t i n g ) : 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 3 3 8 2 5 3 8 2 5 1 3 3 7 2 4 1 3 (a ) A c c o u n t s f o r p e d e s t r i a n , t r a n s i t , a n d o t h e r n o n - a u t o t r i p s m a d e t o / f r om t h e s i t e w i t h i n t h e d o w n t o w n V a i l c o r e a r e a ; 3 0 % r e d u c ti o n a s s u m e d p e r t h e V a i l T r a n s p o r t a t i o n M a s t e r P l a n U p d a t e ( D r a f t , J u n e 2 0 0 8 ) . No n - A u t o Us e Re d u c t i o n (a ) Ave r a g e W e e k d a y Da i l y T r i p s Ave r a g e S a t u r d a y Da i l y T r i p s We e k d a y AM P e a k H o u r T r i p s We e k d a y PM P e a k H o u r T r i p s Saturday PM Peak Hour Trips 08042 trip gen.xls - Trip Generation LEVEL OF SERVICE DEFINITIONS In rating roadway and intersection operating conditions with existing or future traffic volumes, “Levels of Service” (LOS) A through F are used, with LOS A indicating very good operation and LOS F indicating poor operation. Levels of service at signalized and unsignalized intersections are closely associated with vehicle delays experienced in seconds per vehicle. More complete level of service definitions and delay data for signal and stop sign controlled intersections are contained in the following table for reference. Level of Service Rating Delay in seconds per vehicle (a) DefinitionSignalizedUnsignalized A0.0 to 10.00.0 to 10.0 Low vehicular traffic volumes; primarily free flow operations. Density is low and vehicles can freely maneuver within the traffic stream. Drivers are able to maintain their desired speeds with little or no delay. B10.1 to 20.010.1 to 15.0 Stable vehicular traffic volume flow with potential for some restriction of operating speeds due to traffic conditions. Vehicle maneuvering is only slightly restricted. The stopped delays are not bothersome and drivers are not subject to appreciable tension. C20.1 to 35.015.1 to 25.0 Stable traffic operations, however the ability for vehicles to maneuver is more restricted by the increase in traffic volumes. Relatively satisfactory operating speeds prevail, but adverse signal coordination or longer vehicle queues cause delays along the corridor. D35.1 to 55.025.1 to 35.0 Approaching unstable vehicular traffic flow where small increases in volume could cause substantial delays. Most drivers are restricted in ability to maneuver and selection of travel speeds due to congestion. Driver comfort and convenience are low, but tolerable. E55.1 to 80.035.1 to 50.0 Traffic operations characterized by significant approach delays and average travel speeds of one-half to one-third the free flow speed. Vehicular flow is unstable and there is potential for stoppages of brief duration. High signal density, extensive vehicle queuing, or corridor signal progression/timing are the typical causes of vehicle delays at signalized corridors. F> 80.0> 50.0 Forced vehicular traffic flow and operations with high approach delays at critical intersections. Vehicle speeds are reduced substantially and stoppages may occur for short or long periods of time because of downstream congestion. (a) Delay ranges based on 2000 Highway Capacity Manual criteria. HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity AnalysisExisting 1: S Frontage Rd & West Access AM Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact AnalysisSynchro 7 - Report MovementEBTEBRWBLWBTNBLNBR Lane Configurations Volume (veh/h)320525520110 Sign ControlFreeFreeStop Grade0%0%0% Peak Hour Factor0.920.920.920.920.920.92 Hourly flow rate (vph)348527565111 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median typeNoneTWLTL Median storage veh)2 Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume353970351 vC1, stage 1 conf vol351 vC2, stage 2 conf vol620 vCu, unblocked vol353970351 tC, single (s)4.16.46.2 tC, 2 stage (s)5.4 tF (s)2.23.53.3 p0 queue free %9810098 cM capacity (veh/h)1205470693 Direction, Lane #EB 1WB 1WB 2NB 1 Volume Total3532756512 Volume Left02701 Volume Right50011 cSH170012051700664 Volume to Capacity0.210.020.330.02 Queue Length 95th (ft)0201 Control Delay (s)0.08.10.010.5 Lane LOSAB Approach Delay (s)0.00.410.5 Approach LOSB Intersection Summary Average Delay 0.4 Intersection Capacity Utilization 37.4%ICU Level of Service A Analysis Period (min)15 HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity AnalysisExisting 2: S Frontage Rd & East Access AM Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact AnalysisSynchro 7 - Report MovementEBTEBRWBLWBTNBLNBR Lane Configurations Volume (veh/h)33015515515 Sign ControlFreeFreeStop Grade0%0%0% Peak Hour Factor0.920.920.920.920.920.92 Hourly flow rate (vph)35915560516 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median typeTWLTLTWLTL Median storage veh)22 Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume360930359 vC1, stage 1 conf vol359 vC2, stage 2 conf vol571 vCu, unblocked vol360930359 tC, single (s)4.16.46.2 tC, 2 stage (s)5.4 tF (s)2.23.53.3 p0 queue free %1009998 cM capacity (veh/h)1199496685 Direction, Lane #EB 1WB 1WB 2NB 1 Volume Total360556022 Volume Left 0505 Volume Right10016 cSH170011991700626 Volume to Capacity0.210.000.330.03 Queue Length 95th (ft)0003 Control Delay (s)0.08.00.011.0 Lane LOSAB Approach Delay (s)0.00.111.0 Approach LOSB Intersection Summary Average Delay 0.3 Intersection Capacity Utilization 37.1%ICU Level of Service A Analysis Period (min)15 HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity AnalysisExisting 1: S Frontage Rd & West Access PM Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact AnalysisSynchro 7 - Report MovementEBTEBRWBLWBTNBLNBR Lane Configurations Volume (veh/h)7601025435510 Sign ControlFreeFreeStop Grade0%0%0% Peak Hour Factor0.920.920.920.920.920.92 Hourly flow rate (vph)8261127473511 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median typeNoneTWLTL Median storage veh)2 Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume8371359832 vC1, stage 1 conf vol832 vC2, stage 2 conf vol527 vCu, unblocked vol8371359832 tC, single (s)4.16.46.2 tC, 2 stage (s)5.4 tF (s)2.23.53.3 p0 queue free %979997 cM capacity (veh/h)797364369 Direction, Lane #EB 1WB 1WB 2NB 1 Volume Total8372747316 Volume Left02705 Volume Right110011 cSH17007971700367 Volume to Capacity0.490.030.280.04 Queue Length 95th (ft)0303 Control Delay (s)0.09.70.015.3 Lane LOSAC Approach Delay (s)0.00.515.3 Approach LOSC Intersection Summary Average Delay 0.4 Intersection Capacity Utilization 50.6%ICU Level of Service A Analysis Period (min)15 HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity AnalysisExisting 2: S Frontage Rd & East Access PM Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact AnalysisSynchro 7 - Report MovementEBTEBRWBLWBTNBLNBR Lane Configurations Volume (veh/h)77015430520 Sign ControlFreeFreeStop Grade0%0%0% Peak Hour Factor0.920.920.920.920.920.92 Hourly flow rate (vph)83715467522 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median typeTWLTLTWLTL Median storage veh)22 Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume8381316838 vC1, stage 1 conf vol838 vC2, stage 2 conf vol478 vCu, unblocked vol8381316838 tC, single (s)4.16.46.2 tC, 2 stage (s)5.4 tF (s)2.23.53.3 p0 queue free %999994 cM capacity (veh/h)796373366 Direction, Lane #EB 1WB 1WB 2NB 1 Volume Total838546727 Volume Left 0505 Volume Right10022 cSH17007961700368 Volume to Capacity0.490.010.270.07 Queue Length 95th (ft)0106 Control Delay (s)0.09.60.015.6 Lane LOSAC Approach Delay (s)0.00.115.6 Approach LOSC Intersection Summary Average Delay 0.4 Intersection Capacity Utilization 50.6%ICU Level of Service A Analysis Period (min)15 HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity AnalysisExisting + Site 1: S Frontage Rd & West Access AM Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact AnalysisSynchro 7 - Report MovementEBTEBRWBLWBTNBLNBR Lane Configurations Volume (veh/h)32010475151256 Sign ControlFreeFreeStop Grade0%0%0% Peak Hour Factor0.920.920.920.920.920.92 Hourly flow rate (vph)34811515601361 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median typeNoneTWLTL Median storage veh)2 Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume3591015353 vC1, stage 1 conf vol353 vC2, stage 2 conf vol662 vCu, unblocked vol3591015353 tC, single (s)4.16.46.2 tC, 2 stage (s)5.4 tF (s)2.23.53.3 p0 queue free %969791 cM capacity (veh/h)1200444690 Direction, Lane #EB 1WB 1WB 2NB 1 Volume Total3595156074 Volume Left051013 Volume Right110061 cSH170012001700629 Volume to Capacity0.210.040.330.12 Queue Length 95th (ft)03010 Control Delay (s)0.08.10.011.5 Lane LOSAB Approach Delay (s)0.00.711.5 Approach LOSB Intersection Summary Average Delay 1.2 Intersection Capacity Utilization 37.9%ICU Level of Service A Analysis Period (min)15 HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity AnalysisExisting + Site 2: S Frontage Rd & East Access AM Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact AnalysisSynchro 7 - Report MovementEBTEBRWBLWBTNBLNBR Lane Configurations Volume (veh/h)3752256022 Sign ControlFreeFreeStop Grade0%0%0% Peak Hour Factor0.920.920.920.920.920.92 Hourly flow rate (vph)4082260922 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median typeTWLTLTWLTL Median storage veh)22 Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume4101022409 vC1, stage 1 conf vol409 vC2, stage 2 conf vol613 vCu, unblocked vol4101022409 tC, single (s)4.16.46.2 tC, 2 stage (s)5.4 tF (s)2.23.53.3 p0 queue free %100100100 cM capacity (veh/h)1149468643 Direction, Lane #EB 1WB 1WB 2NB 1 Volume Total41026094 Volume Left 0202 Volume Right 2002 cSH170011491700542 Volume to Capacity0.240.000.360.01 Queue Length 95th (ft)0001 Control Delay (s)0.08.10.011.7 Lane LOSAB Approach Delay (s)0.00.011.7 Approach LOSB Intersection Summary Average Delay 0.1 Intersection Capacity Utilization 39.5%ICU Level of Service A Analysis Period (min)15 HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity AnalysisExisting + Site 1: S Frontage Rd & West Access PM Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact AnalysisSynchro 7 - Report MovementEBTEBRWBLWBTNBLNBR Lane Configurations Volume (veh/h)76017694301460 Sign ControlFreeFreeStop Grade0%0%0% Peak Hour Factor0.920.920.920.920.920.92 Hourly flow rate (vph)82618754671565 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median typeNoneTWLTL Median storage veh)2 Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume8451453835 vC1, stage 1 conf vol835 vC2, stage 2 conf vol617 vCu, unblocked vol8451453835 tC, single (s)4.16.46.2 tC, 2 stage (s)5.4 tF (s)2.23.53.3 p0 queue free %919582 cM capacity (veh/h)792337367 Direction, Lane #EB 1WB 1WB 2NB 1 Volume Total8457546780 Volume Left075015 Volume Right180065 cSH17007921700361 Volume to Capacity0.500.090.270.22 Queue Length 95th (ft)08021 Control Delay (s)0.010.00.017.8 Lane LOSBC Approach Delay (s)0.01.417.8 Approach LOSC Intersection Summary Average Delay 1.5 Intersection Capacity Utilization 59.3%ICU Level of Service B Analysis Period (min)15 HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity AnalysisExisting + Site 2: S Frontage Rd & East Access PM Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact AnalysisSynchro 7 - Report MovementEBTEBRWBLWBTNBLNBR Lane Configurations Volume (veh/h)8301150011 Sign ControlFreeFreeStop Grade0%0%0% Peak Hour Factor0.920.920.920.920.920.92 Hourly flow rate (vph)9021154311 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median typeTWLTLTWLTL Median storage veh)22 Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume9031448903 vC1, stage 1 conf vol903 vC2, stage 2 conf vol546 vCu, unblocked vol9031448903 tC, single (s)4.16.46.2 tC, 2 stage (s)5.4 tF (s)2.23.53.3 p0 queue free %100100100 cM capacity (veh/h)753343336 Direction, Lane #EB 1WB 1WB 2NB 1 Volume Total90315432 Volume Left 0101 Volume Right 1001 cSH17007531700340 Volume to Capacity0.530.000.320.01 Queue Length 95th (ft)0000 Control Delay (s)0.09.80.015.7 Lane LOSAC Approach Delay (s)0.00.015.7 Approach LOSC Intersection Summary Average Delay 0.0 Intersection Capacity Utilization 53.7%ICU Level of Service A Analysis Period (min)15 HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity AnalysisYear 2030 + Site 1: S Frontage Rd & West Access AM Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact AnalysisSynchro 7 - Report MovementEBTEBRWBLWBTNBLNBR Lane Configurations Volume (veh/h)59010479601256 Sign ControlFreeFreeStop Grade0%0%0% Peak Hour Factor0.920.920.920.920.920.92 Hourly flow rate (vph)641115110431361 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median typeNoneTWLTL Median storage veh)2 Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume6521271326 vC1, stage 1 conf vol647 vC2, stage 2 conf vol624 vCu, unblocked vol6521271326 tC, single (s)4.16.86.9 tC, 2 stage (s)5.8 tF (s)2.23.53.3 p0 queue free %959691 cM capacity (veh/h)930359670 Direction, Lane #EB 1EB 2WB 1WB 2WB 3NB 1 Volume Total4282255152252274 Volume Left00510013 Volume Right01100061 cSH1700170093017001700581 Volume to Capacity0.250.130.050.310.310.13 Queue Length 95th (ft)0040011 Control Delay (s)0.00.09.10.00.012.1 Lane LOSAB Approach Delay (s)0.00.412.1 Approach LOSB Intersection Summary Average Delay 0.7 Intersection Capacity Utilization 37.3%ICU Level of Service A Analysis Period (min)15 HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity AnalysisYear 2030 + Site 2: S Frontage Rd & East Access AM Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact AnalysisSynchro 7 - Report MovementEBTEBRWBLWBTNBLNBR Lane Configurations Volume (veh/h)64522100522 Sign ControlFreeFreeStop Grade0%0%0% Peak Hour Factor0.920.920.920.920.920.92 Hourly flow rate (vph)70122109222 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median typeTWLTLTWLTL Median storage veh)22 Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume7031253352 vC1, stage 1 conf vol702 vC2, stage 2 conf vol551 vCu, unblocked vol7031253352 tC, single (s)4.16.86.9 tC, 2 stage (s)5.8 tF (s)2.23.53.3 p0 queue free %10099100 cM capacity (veh/h)890371645 Direction, Lane #EB 1EB 2WB 1WB 2WB 3NB 1 Volume Total46723625465464 Volume Left 002002 Volume Right 020002 cSH1700170089017001700471 Volume to Capacity0.270.140.000.320.320.01 Queue Length 95th (ft)000001 Control Delay (s)0.00.09.10.00.012.7 Lane LOSAB Approach Delay (s)0.00.012.7 Approach LOSB Intersection Summary Average Delay 0.0 Intersection Capacity Utilization 37.8%ICU Level of Service A Analysis Period (min)15 HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity AnalysisYear 2030 + Site 1: S Frontage Rd & West Access PM Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact AnalysisSynchro 7 - Report MovementEBTEBRWBLWBTNBLNBR Lane Configurations Volume (veh/h)125017699601460 Sign ControlFreeFreeStop Grade0%0%0% Peak Hour Factor0.920.920.920.920.920.92 Hourly flow rate (vph)1359187510431565 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median typeNoneTWLTL Median storage veh)2 Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume13772040689 vC1, stage 1 conf vol1368 vC2, stage 2 conf vol672 vCu, unblocked vol13772040689 tC, single (s)4.16.86.9 tC, 2 stage (s)5.8 tF (s)2.23.53.3 p0 queue free %859183 cM capacity (veh/h)494178388 Direction, Lane #EB 1EB 2WB 1WB 2WB 3NB 1 Volume Total9064717552252280 Volume Left00750015 Volume Right01800065 cSH1700170049417001700317 Volume to Capacity0.530.280.150.310.310.25 Queue Length 95th (ft)00130025 Control Delay (s)0.00.013.60.00.020.2 Lane LOSBC Approach Delay (s)0.00.920.2 Approach LOSC Intersection Summary Average Delay 1.0 Intersection Capacity Utilization 53.4%ICU Level of Service A Analysis Period (min)15 HCM Unsignalized Intersection Capacity AnalysisYear 2030 + Site 2: S Frontage Rd & East Access PM Fairmont Vail Traffic Impact AnalysisSynchro 7 - Report MovementEBTEBRWBLWBTNBLNBR Lane Configurations Volume (veh/h)131011103011 Sign ControlFreeFreeStop Grade0%0%0% Peak Hour Factor0.920.920.920.920.920.92 Hourly flow rate (vph)142411112011 Pedestrians Lane Width (ft) Walking Speed (ft/s) Percent Blockage Right turn flare (veh) Median typeTWLTLTWLTL Median storage veh)22 Upstream signal (ft) pX, platoon unblocked vC, conflicting volume14251986712 vC1, stage 1 conf vol1424 vC2, stage 2 conf vol562 vCu, unblocked vol14251986712 tC, single (s)4.16.86.9 tC, 2 stage (s)5.8 tF (s)2.23.53.3 p0 queue free %10099100 cM capacity (veh/h)473176375 Direction, Lane #EB 1EB 2WB 1WB 2WB 3NB 1 Volume Total94947615605602 Volume Left 001001 Volume Right 010001 cSH1700170047317001700239 Volume to Capacity0.560.280.000.330.330.01 Queue Length 95th (ft)000001 Control Delay (s)0.00.012.60.00.020.2 Lane LOSBC Approach Delay (s)0.00.020.2 Approach LOSC Intersection Summary Average Delay 0.0 Intersection Capacity Utilization 46.2%ICU Level of Service A Analysis Period (min)15