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SILVERDALE CENTEX DEVELOPMENT, Maple Ridge, British Columbia
Summary of the project and Tasks Completed:
TIA was completed on September 25, 2019
1. Centex Petroleum retained Addoz Engineering Inc. to undertake a traffic impact assessment (TIA) in support of the proposed Silverdale Centex Development, Maple Ridge, British Columbia. The proposed development will be located at 9450 287 Street, Maple Ridge, BC. The development will be located on the northeastern quadrant of Lougheed Highway (Highway 7) and 287 Street intersection. This traffic impact assessment is being prepared to assess potential transportation impacts of the proposed development and to satisfy the City of Maple Ridge and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) requirements for such a study as a result of the proposed development.
2. The study included the two site access intersections along 287 Street and the following major intersection:
- Highway 7 (Lougheed Highway) and 287 Street intersection
3. We analyzed existing conditions, opening 2020 conditions, background 2025, background 2030 and background 2035 conditions with and without site traffic. Synchro Capacity analysis software was utilized.
4. We completed SimTraffic simulation analyses for two site access Intersections in order to assess the need for exclusive NB right-turn only lane/s and SB left-turn only lane/s
5. We completed turn bay warrant analysis based on Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) guidelines
6. Additionally, we assessed the safety of the study intersections
7. Also we completed sight distance analysis and internal site circulation review and recommendations.
CASTLEGAR RIVER ESTATE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, Castlegar,
Summary of the project and TIA Tasks Completed:
Project was completed on August 5, 2019. Here is a summary about the project and what we completed:
1. Castlegar River Estate Ltd., No. 1191165 retained Addoz Engineering Inc. to undertake a traffic impact assessment (TIA) in support of the proposed River Estate Residential Development Project in Castlegar, British Columbia. The proposed development will be located on Lot A DISTRICT LOT 4598 KOOTENAY DISTRICT Plan EPP91027 in Castlegar, British Columbia. The proposed development will include a total of 36 duplexes and will have one frontage on 18 Street. This traffic impact assessment is being prepared to assess potential transportation impacts of the proposed development and to satisfy the City of Castlegar requirements for such a study as a result of the proposed development.
2. The study included the following study intersection:
- 18 Street and Columbia Avenue intersection (Signalized);
- 18 Street and 17 Street intersection;
- 18 Street and Pinewood Road / Connors Road and Rail Crossing (Unsignalized);
- 18 Street and Birchwood Drive (Unsignalized);
- 18 Street and Greenwood Drive (Unsignalized)
3. We analyzed existing 2019 conditions and 2034 conditions with and without site traffic. Synchro Capacity analysis software was used.
4. We assessed the need for sidewalks on 18 Street in the vicinity of the project site and provided our recommendations
PATER SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT, Sparwood, British Columbia
Summary of the project and TIA Tasks Completed:
Project was completed on March 12, 2019. Here is a summary about the project and what we completed:
1. GNS Industrial Trailer Services Ltd. retained Addoz Engineering Inc. to undertake a traffic impact assessment (TIA) in support of the proposed Pater Subdivision Development to be located in Sparwood, British Columbia. This traffic impact assessment is being prepared to assess potential transportation impacts of the proposed development and to satisfy the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (BC MOTI) requirements for such a study as a result of the proposed development.
2. Prior to the start of the TIA analysis, Addoz Engineering completed a feasibility study for the planned east leg that would serve as the main access point for the proposed Pater Subdivision Development, Sparwood, British Columbia. The purpose of this study is to determine if the construction of the east leg would be cost-effective due to the valley land terrain east of Highway 43 at the Resort Centre Boulevard.
3. The following intersections were included in the TIA:
- Highway 43 and Resort Centre Blvd./Site Access Intersection;
- Highway 43 and Aspen Drive intersection; and
- Highway 43 and Highway 3 intersection
4. We determined the highway growth rates based on reviewing historical traffic data along the highway in conjunction with the collected traffic data.
5. Considered the background traffic from other nearby developments within the study area.
6. We analyzed existing conditions, background 2022 conditions and background 2034 with and without site generated traffic. Synchro Capacity analysis software was utilized.
7. We completed SimTraffic simulation analyses for the proposed site access Intersection in order to determine if an exclusive NB right-turn only lane and SB left-turn only lane would be required.
8. We completed turn bay warrant analysis based on TAC guidelines
9. We completed illumination warrant analysis based on TAC standards
10. We have completed sight distance review for the proposed site access intersection on Highway 43
11. We completed detailed traffic signal warrant analysis for the study intersection based on MOTI’s 9 traffic signal warrants that follows:
- Warrant 1 Minimum Vehicular Volume
- Warrant 2 Interruption of Continuous Traffic
- Warrant 3 Progressive Movement
- Warrant 4 Accident Experience
- Warrant 5 System Warrant
- Warrant 6 Combination Warrant
- Warrant 7 Four Hour Volume Warrant
- Warrant 8 Peak Hour Delay
- Warrant 9 Peak Hour Volume
12. We completed a detailed safety analysis study for along Highway 43 between its intersection at Highway 3 in the south to the intersection of Highway 43 and Lower Lodge Pole Trailer Park, this is a 3.9 Km segment. Additionally, we analyzed the safety of Highway 3 in the vicinity of Highway 43 intersection. Five year data was provided and Addoz Engineering summarized them by type, by severity and by location and determined the Annual Crash Rates per million entering vehicles. The purpose of this evaluation is to assess how study intersections are performing safe-wise in comparison to an “average provincial collision rates” for intersections with similar daily entering volumes. Hazardous intersections or highway segments were identified and recommendations for safety improvement were provided.
MULTI FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, 3530 Old Clayburn Road, Abbotsford
Summary of the project and TIA Tasks Completed:
This is an ongoing project and we are close to obtaining City's approval. Here is a summary of the project and what was completed:
1. Client retained Addoz Engineering Inc. (AEI) to undertake a traffic impact assessment (TIA) in support of the proposed Multi Family Development to be located in Abbotsford, British Columbia. This traffic impact assessment is being prepared to assess potential transportation impacts of the proposed development and to satisfy the City of Abbotsford requirements for such a study as a result of the proposed development. The development will consist of the following:
- 173 Townhouses and 7 Bare-land Strata Single Family Lots.
- 159 Apartments, with the following details:
Building 1 – 45 units with first floor commercial
Building 2 – 33 units with first floor commercial
Building 3 – 81 units without commercial
2. The study includes the following intersections:
- Old Clayburn Road and Burnside Drive intersection (Unsignalized);
- Old Clayburn Road and McKee Dr. / Mt. Blanchard Dr. intersection (Signalized);
- Old Clayburn Road and Laburnum Avenue (Signalized);
- Old Clayburn Road and Monashee Street (Unsignalized);
- McKee Drive and McKee Road intersection (Unsignalized);
- Old Clayburn Road and Northerly Site Access intersection (A1);
- Old Clayburn Road and Middle Site Access intersection (A2);
- Old Clayburn Road and Southerly Site Access intersection (A3); and
- Mckinley Court and 3517 Mckinley Drive intersection (A4).
3. We have collected all field data and traffic count except including midday peaks.
4. The terms of reference (TOR) has been finalized and approved by the City of Abbotsford
5. Completed the field sightline analysis for the four proposed site access intersections
6. Completed trip generation analysis for the proposed development
7. Pedestrian network review, assessment and recommendations
8. Cycling network review, presentation of what the City is planning to the study area and recommendations.
9. Transit system review and recommendations to enhance ridership for proposed development.
10. The following tasks will be completed as part of the TIA analysis:
11. Consideration of three background developments in the area: AEI will estimate their trip generation and will distribute them on the study area intersections.
12. Horizon Years of Analysis will include the following:
- Existing Conditions
- Opening Day
- Opening Day + 5 years (from completion)
- Opening Day + 10 years (from completion)
13. Complete capacity analysis using Synchro 10 software and prepare LOS table, determine failing intersection and recommend improvements as needed
14. Estimate direction of approach for proposed development’s traffic
15. Complete traffic signal warrant analysis for 3 unsignalized intersections to determine if signalization would be warranted and when.
16. Complete development’s internal circulation review and parking reviews.
