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TIA~i-ui-oi ir:'aU FROM-THE TRpN5P0 GROUP INC, The Transco Group, Inc. ~~~~® 11730 118 Avenue NE Suits 600 ~±.,,,,n Kirkland, WA 98034-7120 r4258256d34 T-456 P D1/13 F-1 H4 FA)C TRANSNfITTAL Date: November 1, 2001 To: Mark Rosgay Shelter Resources ~ Project Number.' 07283 00 From: Kevin L. Jones, P.E. , The Transpo Group, Phone: (425) 454-8205 Phone: (425) 821-3665 Fax: (425) 455-8546 Fax: (425) 825-8434 p CC: Ron Vigil (206) 523-0051 j Pages including cover sheet: 13 Subject: Prairie Run Low-Income Apartments, Limited Traffic Study Remarks: ^ Urgent ^ Reply ASAP ^ For your review Original to follow by mail Mark, f Per your request, I've finalized our letter. I'm putting copies in the mail to you and Catherine at the Gity of Yelm (Ron, I'm assuming a faxed copy will suffice for your needs). Let Jennifer or I know if we can be of further assistance. Good luck! Kevin L? `'J7 11-d1-01 17:31 fRGM-THE TRANSPG CRGUP INC, +dZ53258d3d T-45i 02/13 F-184 1~'ovember 1, 2001 TG: 02283.00 Ms. Catherine Carlson Community Development Director Ciry of Yelm 105 Yelm Avenue ~'. P.O. Box 479 Yelm, t't~A 98597 SUBJECT: TRAFFIC STUDY FOR PRAIRIE RUN LOW-INCOME APARTMENTS Deaz Ms. Carlson: It is our understanding that the Ciry of Yelm is requiring a limited traffic study to evaluate potential transportation-related impacts of the subject project. Specifically, the City requested an evaluation of traffic safety at the intersection of W Yelm Avenue/NW .'Vountain View Road. This intersection is located approximately 500 feet south of the proposed development and it is anticipated that neazly all, if not all, ofproject-generated traffic would access the site via this intersection. Due to the north- south orientation of NW Mountain View Road and the northwest-southeast orentadon of W Yelm Avenue, these roadways do not intersect at a 90 degree angle. As such, our analysis of potential impacts includes traffic safety at this intersection, especially related to left-turn type accidents. To make sure this study meets the City's requirements, we coordinated its scope in advance via a-mil communications on October 22, 2001. The following provides a description of the proposed project, `adjacent roadway network, existing and future traffic volumes, transit service, and traffic safety. The study also estimates PM peak hour trip generation and assigns project traffic at W Yelm Avenue/I~'W Mountain View Road based on aip distribution information provided by The Shea Group. Lastly, we identify traffic volume and Traffic safety impacts as weL as address necessary mitigation measures, including the required transportation facility charge (TFC). Project Description The project site is located at 205 NZX' Mountain View Road in Ye1m, Washington. The proposed project would consist of 321ow-income apaztment units, including eight three-bedroom units and 24 two-bedroom units (seven units would be handicap-accessible). his assiuned that the project wouid be constructed and occupied by 2002. Roadway Network Pr'W Mountain View Road is a local access saner oriented in the north-south direction. It includes two 9-foot wide travel lanes and a posted speed limit of 25 rtnles per hour (mph). This roadway does not curently include pedestrian facilities (sidewalks, pared/gravel shoulders). The southbound approach at the ~~~ Yelm Avenue/I~l~k' Mountain View Road is controlled with a stop sign and includes a single lane for lefo- and right-turning traffic. 1i-O1-01 17:32 FROM-THE TRANSPO GROUP INC, Ms. Catherine Carlson November 1, 2001 Page 2 of 6 +4258258434 T-d54 P 03/13 F-184 T ~irans o ~p W Yelm Avenue (SR 510) is an arterial oriented in the northwest-southeast direction. It includes two 11-foot wide travel lanes and a posted speed limit of 35 mph. Adjacent to Yelm High School (YHS), Ilashing beacons indicate a reduced speed limit of 20 mph. Pedestrian facilities exist on both sides of this roadway, These facilities include 5- to 10-foot wide paved shoulders and a 4-foot wide paved pedestrian pacnway on the northeast side of W Yelm Avenue, southeast of Iv-VU Mountain View Road. A pedestrian crosswalk is located approximately 50 feet southeast of NW Mountain View Road. At L'te intersection of W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road, d:e northwestbound approach is uncontrolled and includes a single lane for through and righo-tuzning traffic. 'The sourheastbound approach is also uncontrolled and includes a single lane for through and left-turning ccaffic. The southwest leg of W Yelm Avenue/NVG' Mountain View Road serves traffic exiting YHS (a second driveway located approximately 625 feet northwest of this intersection serves traffic entering YHS). The northeastbound approach is controlled with a stop sign and includes two lanes, one for !eft-turning traffic and one for through and right-turning a'aFFic. Traffic Volumes Existing PM peak period (4:30-6:30 P~~ traffic volumes were collected at the intersection of W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road on Thursday, October 18, 2001 (see attached). The PM peak hour was determined to be 4:30-5:30 PM. Figure 1 illustrates existing PM peak hour traffic volumes at this intersection. Traffic volumes were rounded to the nearest 5 vehicles since weekdav volumes typically fluctuate day-to-day. W Yelm Avenue/Iv'W Mountain View Road currently processes approximately 2,550 vehicles during the PM peak period and 1,350 vehicles during the Prit peak hour. At the recommendation of Ciry staff, 2002 without-project PM peak hour traffic volumes wcxe estimated by increasing existing volumes by 4 percent per year. This growth rate is based on recent growth in the area and accounts for growth in both background traffic and traffic associated with development projects in the "pipeline." Figure 1 also illustrates future peak hour traffic volumes at the 1X~ Yelm Averuc/NW Mountain View Road intersection. It was assumed that YHS traffic volumes would not increase at this rate and as such, existing northeastbound traffic volumes were assumed to rerlect future without-project traffic volumes. Based on projections, it is estimated that this intersection will process approximately 1,400 PM peak hour vehicles in 2002. Transit Service Intercity Transit currently provides weekday transit service along W Yelm Avenue. Transit stops For Routes 92 and 94 exist on both sides of W Yelm Avenue, 125-150 feet southeast of 1\~' Mountain View Road. Since the project site is located approximately 500 feet north of W' Yelm Avenue, it is likely that some residents of the proposed project would choose to travel via transit by walking the short distance to/from these transit stops. Route 92 is described as the "South County Special" and includes Frida}' sere•ice between the Little Prairie Cer_ter and the Ciry of Rainier. Transit stops in the northwescbound direction occur between 9:00 AIvI and 3:00 Piv1 with two-hour headways. Similarly, stops ir. the southeastbound direction .._- ~nwrinC IRAIYJYU 6HUUP INS, Ms. Catherine Carlson November ], 2001 Page 3 of b +4['58258434 ?-dSd D Cdi13 F-184 Transpo Group occur every two hours between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Route 92 does not provide service Monday> threugl; Thursday nor oa weekends. Route 94 includes weekday service between Y'elm's Nisqually Plaza and downtown Olympia Transit stops to the northwestbound direction occur twice during the morning commute (6:00 A1~S and 7:00 AM) and twice during the evening commute (5:10 PM and 6:10 PM). Stops in the sounc~astbound direction occur at approximately 6:45 Alv1, 4:50 PM, and 5:50 PM. Route 94 does not provide weekend transit service. Traffic Safety Since W Yelm Avenue is also designated as SR 510, the Washington State Depaxnrtent of Transportation (WSDOT) was contacted to determine if the W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road intersection is currently identified as a hazazdous accident location (HAI) or located within a high accident corridor (HAC). WSDOT identifies potentially unsafe locations as either HALs or HACs based on the frequency and type of accidents. HAIs are defined as roadway sections having experienced a higher than average rate of severe accidents (as compared with similar types of fa;:ilities in the state) within the most recent two-year period. HACs are defined as corridors having experienced a higher than average rate of sevexe accidents within the most recent five-yeaz period. It was detezrnined that no HAhs or HACs exist on W Yelm Avenue in the vicinity of NW Mountain View Road. Traffic accident records at the intersection of W Yelm Avenue/NW Meuntain View Road were obtained from WSDOT for the most-recent three-year period between January 2, 1998 and December 31, 2000 {see attached). Even though this location is not identifed as a fzAL, nor located within a HAC, these records were reviewed to determine if traffic safety is affected by the existing intersection alignment, especially as it relates to left-turning movements. Table I illustrates the annual number of accidents that were reported within 45U feet northwest and southeast of the ix' Yelm Ac>enue/NW Mountain View Road intersection. Table 1 nnnual I~,~s MVO ~nou rotel a~,~,,,,1~ W Yelm Ave/NW Mountain Vlew Rd 0 ~ 4 a 2.67 0.43 This table illustrates that W Yelm Avenue/N W Mountain View Road experienced, on average, :ewer than three accidents per year throughout the Three-ye .r period, including no accidents in 7998. Threw of the eight mported accidents resulted in evident or possible injuries and none resulted in a fatality. 11-01-01 17:35 FROM-THE TRAi~$PO GROUP INC, +4256258434 T-454 P.05/13 F-18d Ms. Catherine Carlson November 1, 2001 Page 4 of G 'he Transco Group Typically, the number of accidents at unsignalized intersections is considered high when the average number of accidents exceeds five per year. Since W Yelm Avenue j 1V~X% Mountain View Rozd experienced, on average, fewer than three accidents per year, it is not considered ahigh-accident location. Similarly, in general, an intersection is classified as a moderate- to high-accident location if is experiences more than ore accident per one millior. entering vehicles. Based on recent accident data and existing traffic counts, it was determined that this intersection experienced approximately 0.43 accidents per one million entering vehicles. Therefore, considering its traffic control and traffic volumes, this intersection has not experienced an unusually high number of accidents in recent yeazs. A collision diagram was prepared to graphically depict the accidrnt histon,• within 450 feet northwest and southeast of \X% Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road (see attached). This diagram illustrates that the majoricl of reported accidents (five of eight) ware rear-end type accidents. The three remaining accidents involved left-taming movements, including nvo at NVZ' Mountain View Road (milepost 14.73). A total of three accidents were reported at ~Y~ Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road with the majority of remaining accidents occurring southeast of this intersection. Trip Generation Project trip generation was preL'minarily estimated based on average trip rates published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) in Trip Generation (6'" Edition, ? 997). Based on nearly 80 trp generation studies of existing apartments, this document describes an average weekday PM peak hour trip rate of 0.62 nips per occupied dwelling unit. Multiplying this race by the 32 proposed units, it is estimated that an apaztment project of this size would generate approximately 20 trips during the PM peak hour. Ho~x-ever, since this project would provide housing for low-income individuals and families, it is like!c that it would generate fewer PM peak hour trips as compared to a conventional apartment project of ~~ ,9- simlar size. In the City of Seattle's Proposed Amendments Relating to ilfirinrum Parking Requirements for ~e~ ~ J' Mulii-Family User Setxrng Low-Intome Fr'ouseboldr (dated August 9, 2001), the Puget Sound Regional ~~U,r Council (PSRC) summarized the average number of vehicles available by household income. This L ~ summary illustrates that as household income increases, the average number of vehicles available also~~'~~ increases (see attached table). For example, the average number of vehicles available for a household ~,~ income of $0,000-$55,000 is 1.97. This number reduces to 1.37 for a household income of $25,000- $27,500 and represents a reduction of approximately 30 percent. Based on this information, it is reasonable to assume that aloes-income household would generate fewer daily and peak hour trips than amedian-income household, regardless of the availability of transit and convenience of ocher travel modes. Based on information from the Lnited States Department of Housing and t-rban Development (HL;D), the 2001 median house'old income in the Olympiz area is 551,900. The proposed apartment project would provide housing for "very low-income" indivi uals and families. HI;D defines this income level as ~0 percent of chc median ($2,950). As des 'bed above, the average number of vehicles available for a household income of 525,000-52 i,~0 is approximately 3G percent lower that. a household income of S50,000-5»,000. Assuming that a si : tar reduction would apply to trip ~~ {~~" ~ /1~~ ~- 11-pi-ia 1f:36 FROM-THE TRANSPC GR!)UP INC, Ms. Catherine Carlson November 1, 2001 Page 5 of G +4258258434 i-454 P 06/13 F-184 Trar~spo Group generation, the proposed apatttnent project would generate 30 percent fewer trips as compared with a conventional apartment project of similar size. Therefore, it is estimated tl:ac the proposed 32-unit project would generate 14 trips (20 trips x 0.70) 3.Ling the PM pea.4 hour. Based on average directional splits published in Trig G'enerution, the project would generate 9 inbound trips and 5 outbound trips. Even though it is likely that some residents of the proposed project would travel via transit {as mentioned earlier, the project site is located approximately $00 feet norrh of transit stops on V6' Yelm Avenue), to be conservative, trip generation estimates were not further reduced. Trip Distribution and Assignment Distribution ofproject-generated Phi peak hour traffic volumes was based on infotrnation proczdcd by The Shea Group, transportation consultant for the Ciry of Yeim. The directional distribution of traffic oriented to/from the site was estimated using the County-wide transportaton model created by the Thurston Regional Planning Council (fRPC). Bzsed on this model, it is estimated that 38 percent ofproject trafnc would access the site via W Yeim Avenue northwest of NW Mountain View Road and 62 pexcenc via ~`U Yelm Avenue southeast of N W' Mountain View Road. Figure ? illusaates the assignment of project traffic at the intersection of lY YeIm Avenue/lV'W Mountain View Road. Traffic Volume Impaet Project-generated PM peak hour traffic volumes were added to 2002 without-project volumes at W Yelm AvenueJslW' Mountain View Road. The resulting 2002 with-project traffic volumes are illustxated in Figure 1. During the PM peak hour, vaffic attributable to the proposed project would. increase total entering traffic volumes by approximately 1 percent ar this location. Traffic Safety Impact There could be a proportionate increase in the probabi/ir~ of traffic accidents with the addition of project traffic. However, considering the relatively small increase in PM peak hour traffic attributable to the project (1 percent), it is unlikely that this increase would create a safety hazard or significantly increase the number or"reported accidents ac W Yelm AvenuejlVW ?Mountain View Road. In fact, based on the attached co]L'sion diagram, there were no reported accidents associated with either the southbound left-turning movement or tae southeastbound left-turning movement (t is estimated that. the project would add 3 trips to these turning movements during the PM peak hourj. Therefore, based on recent accident records and the small increases in traffic associated w7ti these left-corning mover.~eats, it is unlikely that the number of left-turn type accidents would increase signifcanty due to the addition ofproject traffic. Furthermore, hiving experienced fewer than five accidents prr year and less than one accident per ore million entering vehicles during tie most-recent three-year period, this intersection is not considered ahigh-accident locator.. tF'SDOT substantiates this conclusion as ~' Yelm Avenue;'I~'VG' iViountain View Road is not identified as a I~~I. nor located within a H.~1C. Therefore, the addition. ofproject traffic would not exacerbate an existing traffic safety hazard. 11-ul-Oi 17:38 FROM-TNE TRANSPD GROUP NC, +425825&434 T-454 P.07/13 F-I R4 Ms. Catherine Cazlson November 1, 2001 Page G of 6 Mitigation Measures Tra o Based on the above findings, transportation-related impacts of the proposed project wood not require specific mitigation measures, including improvements ac rlle W' Yelm Avenue/NW 34ountain View Road intesseedon, tv'evertheless, as part of the City's eoncurrency ordinance, the project would be required to pay a transportarion facility charge ('I'FC; equivalent to $?50 per new PM peak hoax aip. As such, the TFC for the proposed project is estimated at X10,500 (14 trips x $750/trip). We trust that the information provided in This letter meets the City's requirements fot evaluating potential impacts associated with the proposed project. Do not hesitate ec call me if you have any quesuonsregarding our evaluation and/of fv~dings. Sincerely, The Transpo Group, Inc. Kevin L. )ones, P.H. 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Box 479 Yelm, WA 98597 --~.~ NO V p 2001 ~. ~...~ the TI'811SC10 TG: 01283.00 SUBJECT: TRAFFIC STUDY FOR PRAIRIE RUN LOW-INCOME APARTMENTS Dear Ms. Carlson: It is our understanding that the Ciry of Yelm is requiring a limited traffic study to evaluate potential transportation-related impacts of the subject project. Specifically, the City requested an evaluation of traffic safety at the intersection of W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road. This intersection is located approximately 500 feet south of the proposed development and it is anticipated that nearly all, if not all, of project-generated traffic would access the site via this intersection. Due to the north- south orientation of NW Mountain View Road and the northwest-southeast orientation of W Yelm Avenue, these roadways do not intersect at a 90 degree angle. As such, our analysis of potential impacts includes traffic safety at this intersection, especially related to left-turn type accidents. To make sure this study meets the City's requirements, we coordinated its scope in advance via e-mail communications on October 22, 2001. The following provides a description of the proposed project, adjacent roadway network, existing and future traffic volumes, transit service, and traffic safety. The study also estimates PM peak hour trip generation and assigns project traffic at W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road based on trip distribution information provided by The Shea Group. Lastly, we identify traffic volume and traffic safety impacts as well as address necessary mitigation measures, including the required transportation facility charge (TFC). Project Description The project site is located at 205 NW Mountain View Road in Yelm, Washington. The proposed project would consist of 32 low-income apartment units, including eight three-bedroom units and 24 two-bedroom units (seven units would be handicap-accessible). It is assumed that the project would be constructed and occupied by 2002. Roadway Network NW Mountain View Road is a local access street oriented in the north-south direction. It includes two 9-foot wide travel lanes and a posted speed limit of 25 miles per hour (mph). This roadway does not currently include pedestrian facilities (sidewalks, paved/gravel shoulders). The southbound approach at the W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road is controlled with a stop sign and includes a single lane for left- and right-turning traffic. _ _ „ter,,, „n.~. ~..~._..,. ni ~ c....,, inn IlirLl~nrl ~n~o aRn~a-~~~n 475 X71 3fifi5 Fax 4?5.825.8434 The Transpo Group Ms. Catherine Carlson November 1, 2001 Page2of6 W Yelm Avenue (SR 510) is an arterial oriented in the northwest-southeast direction. It includes two 11-foot wide travel lanes and a posted speed limit of 35 mph. Adjacent to Yelm High School (YHS), flashing beacons indicate a reduced speed limit of 20 mph. Pedestrian facilities exist on both sides of this roadway. These facilities include 5- to 10-foot wide paved shoulders and a 4-foot wide paved pedestrian pathway on the northeast side of W Yelm Avenue, southeast of NW Mountain View Road. A pedestrian crosswalk is located approximately 50 feet southeast of NW Mountain View Road. At the intersection of W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road, the northwestbound approach is uncontrolled and includes a single lane for through and right-turning traffic. The southeastbound approach is also uncontrolled and includes a single lane for through and left-turning traffic. The southwest leg of W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road serves traffic exiting YHS (a second driveway located approximately 625 feet northwest of this intersection serves traffic entering YHS). The northeastbound approach is controlled with a stop sign and includes two lanes, one for left-turning traffic and one for through and right-turning traffic. Traffic Volumes Existing PM peak period (4:30-6:30 PM) traffic volumes were collected at the intersection of W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road on Thursday, October 18, 2001 (see attached). The PM peak hour was determined to be 4:30-5:30 PM. Figure 1 illustrates existing PM peak hour traffic volumes at this intersection. Traffic volumes were rounded to the nearest 5 vehicles since weekday volumes typically fluctuate day-to-day. W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road currently processes approximately 2,550 vehicles during the PM peak period and 1,350 vehicles during the PM peak hour. At the recommendation of Ciry staff, 2002 without-project PM peak hour traffic volumes were estimated by increasing existing volumes by 4 percent per year. This growth rate is based on recent growth in the area and accounts for growth in both background traffic and traffic associated with development projects in the "pipeline." Figure 1 also illustrates future peak hour traffic volumes at the W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road intersection. It was assumed that YHS traffic volumes would not increase at this rate and as such, existing northeastbound traffic volumes were assumed to reflect future without-project traffic volumes. Based on projections, it is estimated that this intersection will process approximately 1,400 PM peak hour vehicles in 2002. Transit Service Intercity Transit currently provides weekday transit service along W Yelm Avenue. Transit stops for Routes 92 and 94 exist on both sides of W Yelm Avenue, 125-150 feet southeast of NW Mountain View Road. Since the project site is located approximately 500 feet north of W Yelm Avenue, it is likely that some residents of the proposed project would choose to travel via transit by walking the short distance to/from these transit stops. Route 92 is described as the "South County Special" and includes Friday service between the Little Prairie Center and the Ciry of Rainier. Transit stops in the northwestbound direction occur between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM with two-hour headways. Similarly, stops in the southeastbound direction The Transpo Group Ms. Catherine Carlson November 1, 2001 Page 3 of 6 occur every two hours between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Route 92 does not provide service Monday through Thursday nor on weekends. Route 94 includes weekday service between Yelm's Nisqually Plaza and downtown Olympia. Transit stops in the northwestbound direction occur twice during the morning commute (6:00 AM and 7:00 AM) and twice during the evening commute (5:10 PM and 6:10 PM). Stops in the southeastbound direction occur at approximately 6:45 AM, 4:50 PM, and 5:50 PM. Route 94 does not provide weekend transit service. Traffic Safety Since W Yelm Avenue is also designated as SR 510, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) was contacted to determine if the W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road intersection is currently identified as a hazardous accident location (HAL) or located within a high accident corridor (HAC). WSDOT identifies potentially unsafe locations as either HALs or HACs based on the frequency and type of accidents. HALs are defined as roadway sections having experienced a higher than average rate of severe accidents (as compared with similar types of facilities in the state) within the most recent two-year period. HACs are defined as corridors having experienced a higher than average rate of severe accidents within the most recent five-year period. It was determined that no HALs or HACs exist on W Yelm Avenue in the vicinity of NW Mountain View Road. Traffic accident records at the intersection of W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road were obtained from WSDOT for the most-recent three-year period between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2000 (see attached). Even though this location is not identified as a HAL nor located within a HAC, these records were reviewed to determine if traffic safety is affected by the existing intersection alignment, especially as it relates to left-turning movements. Table 1 illustrates the annual number of accidents that were reported within 450 feet northwest and southeast of the W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road intersection. Table 1 Annual 'I 1998 1999 2000 Total Average W Yelm Ave/NW Mountain View Rd 0 4 4 8 2.67 0.43 This table illustrates that W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road experienced, on average, fewer than three accidents per year throughout the three-year period, including no accidents in 1998. Three of the eight reported accidents resulted in evident or possible injuries and none resulted in a fatality. The Transpo Group Ms. Catherine Carlson November 1, 2001 Page4of6 Typically, the number of accidents at unsignalized intersections is considered high when the average number of accidents exceeds five per year. Since W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road experienced, on average, fewer than three accidents per year, it is not considered ahigh-accident location. Similarly, in general, an intersection is classified as a moderate- to high-accident location if it experiences more than one accident per one million entering vehicles. Based on recent accident data and existing traffic counts, it was determined that this intersection experienced approximately 0.43 accidents per one million entering vehicles. Therefore, considering its traffic control and traffic volumes, this intersection has not experienced an unusually high number of accidents in recent years. A collision diagram was prepared to graphically depict the accident history within 450 feet northwest and southeast of W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road (see attached). This diagram illustrates that the majority of reported accidents (five of eight) were rear-end type accidents. The three remaining accidents involved left-turning movements, including two at NW Mountain View Road (milepost 14.73). A total of three accidents were reported at W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road with the majority of remaining accidents occurring southeast of this intersection. Trip Generation Project trip generation was preliminarily estimated based on average trip rates published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) in Trip Generation (6`'' Edition, 1997). Based on nearly 80 trip generation studies of existing apartments, this document describes an average weekday PM peak hour trip rate of 0.62 trips per occupied dwelling unit. Multiplying this rate by the 32 proposed units, it is estimated that an apartment project of this size would generate approximately 20 trips during the PM peak hour. However, since this project would provide housing for low-income individuals and families, it is likely that it would generate fewer PM peak hour trips as compared to a conventional apartment project of similar size. In the Ciry of Seattle's Proposed Amendments Relating to Minimum Parking Reguirements for Multi-Family Uses Serving Loin-Income Households (dated August 9, 2001), the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) summarized the average number of vehicles available by household income. This summary illustrates that as household income increases, the average number of vehicles available also increases (see attached table). For example, the average number of vehicles available for a household income of $50,000-$55,000 is 1.97. This number reduces to 1.37 for a household income of $25,000- $27,500 and represents a reduction of approximately 30 percent. Based on this information, it is reasonable to assume that aloes-income household would generate fewer daily and peak hour trips than amedian-income household, regardless of the availability of transit and convenience of other travel modes. Based on information from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the 2001 median household income in the Olympia area is $51,900. The proposed apartment project would provide housing for "very low-income" individuals and families. HUD defines this income level as 50 percent of the median ($25,950). As described above, the average number of vehicles available for a household income of $25,000-$27,500 is approximately 30 percent lower than a household income of $50,000-$55,000. Assuming that a similar reduction would apply to trip The Transpo Group Ms. Catherine Carlson November 1, 2001 Page 5 of 6 generation, the proposed apartment project would generate 30 percent fewer trips as compared with a conventional apartment project of similar size. Therefore, it is estimated that the proposed 32-unit project would generate 14 trips (20 trips x 0.70) during the PM peak hour. Based on average directional splits published in Trip Generation, the project would generate 9 inbound trips and 5 outbound trips. Even though it is likely that some residents of the proposed project would travel via transit (as mentioned earlier, the project site is located approximately 500 feet north of transit stops on W Yelm Avenue), to be conservative, trip generation estimates were not further reduced. Trip Distribution and Assignment Distribution of project-generated PM peak hour traffic volumes was based on information provided by The Shea Group, transportation consultant for the City of Yelm. The directional distribution of traffic oriented to/from the site was estimated using the County-wide transportation model created by the Thurston Regional Planning Council ('TRPC). Based on this model, it is estimated that 38 percent of project traffic would access the site via W Yelm Avenue northwest of NW Mountain View Road and 62 percent via W Yelm Avenue southeast of NW Mountain View Road. Figure 1 illustrates the assignment of project traffic at the intersection of W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road. Traffic Volume Impact Project-generated PM peak hour traffic volumes were added to 2002 without-project volumes at W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road. The resulting 2002 with-project traffic volumes are illustrated in Figure 1. During the PM peak hour, traffic attributable to the proposed project would increase total entering traffic volumes by approximately 1 percent at this location. Traffic Safety Impact There could be a proportionate increase in the probability of traffic accidents with the addition of project traffic. However, considering the relatively small increase in PM peak hour traffic attributable to the project (1 percent), it is unlikely that this increase would create a safety hazard or significantly increase the number of reported accidents at W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road. In fact, based on the attached collision diagram, there were no reported accidents associated with either the southbound left-turning movement or the southeastbound left-turning movement (it is estimated that the project would add 3 trips to these turning movements during the PM peak hour). Therefore, based on recent accident records and the small increases in traffic associated with these left-turning movements, it is unlikely that the number of left-turn type accidents would increase significantly due to the addition of project traffic. Furthermore, having experienced fewer than five accidents per year and less than one accident per one million entering vehicles during the most-recent three-year period, this intersection is not considered ahigh-accident location. WSDOT substantiates this conclusion as W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road is not identified as a HAL nor located within a HAC. Therefore, the addition of project traffic would not exacerbate an existing traffic safety hazard. The Transpo Group Ms. Catherine Carlson November 1, 2001 Page 6 of 6 Mitigation Measures Based on the above findings, transportation-related impacts of the proposed project would not require specific mitigation measures, including improvements at the W Yelm Avenue/NW Mountain View Road intersection. Nevertheless, as part of the City's concurrency ordinance, the project would be required to pay a transportation facility charge (TFC) equivalent to $750 per new PM peak hour trip. As such, the TFC for the proposed project is estimated at $10,500 (14 trips x $750/trip). We trust that the information provided in this letter meets the City's requirements for evaluating potential impacts associated with the proposed project. Do not hesitate to call me if you have any questions regarding our evaluation and/of findings. Sincerely, The Transpo Group, Inc. Kevin L. Jones, P.E. 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Census data reports average vehicles available by household income. Actual vehicle ownership rates -- which may be considerably lower -- are not reported. 2. Census data does not distinguish between households living in single-family neighborhoods and those living in multifamily housing arrangements. Consequently, the actual number ol~ vehicles available to multifamily households only is not available. This is an important distinction because the City regulates required parkin for these two uses differently. ^ T h e Shea Group 360-459.3609.360-459-0154 fax a Paramefrix company 8830 Talton Lane, Suite B, Lacey, WA 98516 • PO Bax 3427, Lacey WA 98509-3427 MEMORANDUM Date: October 23, 2001 To: Cathie Carlson, Community Development Director ACT 2 ~ 2001 City of Yelm ~a~,r From: George Smith Subject: Mountain View Apartment TModel Trip Distribution cc: Project Number: 244-1781-015 (08) Project Name: Mountain View Apartment As you requested, we are providing trip distribution percentages for the proposed Mountain View Apartment project. The vehicle directional trip distribution to and from the site will be based primarily on: • The area street system characteristics; • current travel patterns on the area roadways, • the proposed access system for the project, and • locations of residential areas and shopping/commercial centers. The directional distribution of traffic to and from the proposed multifamily development was estimated using the regional transportation model. The Thurston Regional Planning Council (TRPC) created the area-wide transportation model with cooperation from local jurisdictions within the County. The model, developed using the TModel2 software package, has been calibrated to accurately represent the existing vehicle travel patterns throughout the entire county. In the transportation model, the county-wide transportation network is divided into 483 "Traffic Analysis Zones" (TAZs). The Mountain View multifamily development is located within TAZ 388. A distribution analysis was performed for this project by conducting a "Select Zone Analysis" for TAZ 388. This feature of the TModel2 software package allows all of the traffic into and out of a particular zone to be isolated and shown separately from the rest of the traffic on the network. This graphically shows the percentage of vehicles currently using each of the available routes into and out of the area. From this information, we calculated distribution percentages for future traffic from the proposed Mountain View multifamily development. Of the new project trips, approximately 62% will use Yelm Avenue to/from the east to access the site. The remaining 38% will use Yelm Avenue to/from the west. A copy of the TModel plot is provided as an attachment. k:11781\015\08\Mountain View Apt trip distribution.doc Quality Service Through Employee Ownership X01 CITY OF YELIVI COMIYICJMTY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTNIEN'~~ PU BOX 479 -105 YEL1~I AVM; W XELM WA 98597 {360) 458-3$35 FAX: (360) 458-3144 TO: Kevin <' FAX #: 42S-82S-8434 FROM: Cathie Carlson Commpnit~' De'velopmeeit Director SUBJECT: CO1V1M-EN'Y'S: DATE: OCTOBEYt 30, 2001 PAC + S: 2 including this cover sheet. '~ ~' jF YOU DO NOT It)ECEIV)E A)t.)<. 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