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, ,--,- :;':~'::.jFfijf4 _I .- J . Highway 96 needs to accommodate current and projected traffic volumes. , J The county does not attempt to build in congestion to limit development or to limit the use of the road for its intended function. The forecast 2015 traffic volumes on Highway 96 - , indicate the need for a minimum of two lanes in each direction even at the lowest volume J location, which is between Rice Street and McMenemy. The analysis of the forecasts volumes indicates that approximately 70 percent of the traffic in this segment, is traffic that - . either originates or is destined to one of the communities along the highway. The other 30 ~ percent are longer trips but are still consistent with the function of an "A" minor arterial. In addition, the current forecasts are based on a relatively low level of development on the J . TCAAP site, which means future volumes may be higher than forecast if the TCAAP site were to develop as commercial and residential land uses. - I . Provide turn-lanes or median design elements for all access. J - , Where left-turns are permitted, a separate lane for the left-turning vehicles should be J provided. - . Based on the above considerations, the 2-Lane Undivided and the 2-Lane With Two-Way Center J Left-turn Lane should be dismissed because they do not accommodate the projected traffic volumes. Between Rice Street and McMenemy there is only one access point and the 4-Lane Undivided - .- alternative is still a viable alternative for this segment. Throughout the rest of the corridor, access J is quite frequent and left-turn lanes will be needed. - - , Other Cross-Section Features :r Other features of the roadway cross-section to be determined are the need for and width of shoulders ~ , and whether the roadway should be a rural (drainage ditches) or urban (storm drain pipes) section. J Shoulders ..." J , The need for and benefit of shoulders was discussed in an earlier section. Some of the reasons for , and benefits of shoulders are: J they provide an emergency stopping area for disabled vehicles; - . they provide an escape area to avoid an accident; J - they provide an area for vehicles to slow and make turns out of the through lanes; - they provide for drier through lanes during heavy rains; , - they provide an area for maintenance operations and snow storage; and J - they provide an additional separation between traffic in the through lanes and obstructions or people adjacent to the highway. JU . Although 8-foot shoulders are not required by state aid standards, they are an important safety .- - feature and are highly desirable. J - , 67 .[ - I