PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

• Inventory existing traffic control within the corridor, including traffic signals, signal equipment and the timing/phasing of the existing signals. Check signal warrants of existing signals.

• Identify traffic safety deficiencies within the corridor and recommend improvements to improve the overall safety of motorists, residents and customers within the corridor.

• Determine future traffic demands based upon existing traffic and projected population/traffic increases.

• Identify improvements to accommodate existing and future traffic volumes in an efficient manner that improves the level of service (operations). Improvements are expected to include:

  • additional travel lanes;
  • dedicated right-turn or left-turn lanes where warranted;
  • additional signals, where warranted, or improvements to existing signals;
  • geometric improvements to the roads;
  • improved signage and/or lighting.

• Prioritize recommended improvements.

• Determine a cost/benefit ratio for each of the proposed improvements.

• Identify an access management strategy for the corridor, including

  • locations where full movement access should be permitted,
  • locations where left turns should be eliminated or restricted,
  • locations where existing or proposed access points should be combined,
  • improve or maintain access to the abutting properties within the corridor,
  • identify potential improvements that help accomplish these ends.