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COUNTY RD E (13-2 DISTRICT) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN traffic entering this intersection,indicating excessive delays to these motorists. The analysis shows a maximum westbound queue length during the PM peak time period of 770 feet. • Eastbound left turns on County Road E to Lexington Avenue—This movement is LOS D,but is very close to the LOS E threshold,and nearing capacity. In addition to these two problems identified at specific intersections,there also exists a common problem throughout the corridor,that being the difficulty for traffic to make left turns onto County Road E from adjacent driveways. Traffic volumes along County Road E,particularly during the peak hours,reduce the frequency of acceptable gaps for vehicles to make these left turns. Furthermore,the problem is made worse by the unrestricted left turns allowed along County Road E into these adjacent properties. When reviewing the existing traffic information,it is important to recognize the significant vacancies within the corridor. As parcels become redeveloped and occupied,existing traffic problems will become exacerbated,and new problem locations may emerge. 3.0 CONCEPT DISCUSSION AND DEVELOPMENT Since a primary focus of the project was to engage local stakeholders to discuss relatively detailed design concepts,this portion of the report will be organized according to public engagement meetings that were held. 3.1. FIRST CORRIDOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING(APRIL 11,2012) The purpose of this meeting was to express the purpose of the Implementation Plan process, begin the discussions, and get general input from the CAC members regarding improvement elements or strategies they favored or did not favor. The areas of concern expressed in the 2008 Guiding Plan were summarized and discussed, as were that document's principal goals. The CAC members were asked by the project team to describe their vision for preferred ultimate corridor conditions. To set a base for the analyses and discussions to take place through the rest of the project, information was provided by the project team on the following topics: • Traffic concepts including the importance and principles of access management • Streetscape considerations • Utilities Regarding streetscape considerations, a presentation was provided by the project team to provide background on possible streetscape improvement strategies. A range of intensity and cost options was presented(please see PowerPoint presentation in Appendix B). In response to this information,CAC members generally felt that it would be best to focus primarily on transportation issues,along with some lower intensity aesthetic improvements. 3.2. SECOND CORRIDOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING(JUNE 18,2012) At this meeting,three differing concepts were presented to the CAC. The intent behind these concepts was to provide a better balance between the access and mobility functions of the roadway and to improve accommodations for non-motorized travelers consistent with the Prepared by:Bolton&Menk,Inc. Project No.T16.104355 County Rd E(B-2 District)Implementation Plan-Page 2