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Project BanjoTraffic Study Regional Analysis AddendumApril 22, 2022 Page 24 SUMMARY The following study conclusions and recommendationsare offered for consideration. 1)All study intersections currently operate at an overall LOS B or better during the a.m., midday (10 to 11 a.m.), and p.m. peak hours. 2)Traffic forecasts were developed foryear 2025 and 2040 no build and buildconditions, including peak seasonal conditions. These forecasts represent one (1) year after opening as well as a long- term regional transportation assessment.These forecasts include: st a.Existing travel pattern shifts associated with the Fairview Street connection to 21 Avenue and st the 21Avenue connection to Cedar Street. b.Adjacent developments thathave been approved or are expected to be constructedby year 2025and 2040, respectively. c.An annual growth rate of oneand a half (1.5) percent applied to the existing peak hour and daily traffic volumes to develop year 2024 background forecasts. d.The proposed development is expected to generate 10 a.m. peak hour trips, 430 midday peak hour trips, 120 p.m. peak hour trips, and 1,935 daily tripsduring typical weekday conditions. Under seasonal peak conditions, the development is expected to generate 205a.m. peak hour trips, 410midday peak hour trips, 360p.m. peak hour trips, and 2,985 daily trips 3)The capacity analysis indicated that the study intersections can support the assumed adjacent and proposed developments under both year 2025 and 2040 conditions, including the peak season. With optimized signaltiming (i.e., cycle lengths, phasing, and splits), all study intersections and movements are expected to operate at LOS D or better during the a.m., midday, and st p.m. peak hours.However, the primary area of concern is the Main Street and 21Avenue intersection, where the following queuing issues were identified: st a.Northbound queuesalong 21Avenue from Main Streetareexpected to regularly extend beyond the north Gas Station drivewaylocated about 90 feet from Main Streetunder year 2025 build conditions; these queues lengthen under each successive traffic forecast scenario. st b.Southbound left-turn queuesalong 21Avenue from Main Street are expected to extend between300 and 335feet starting under year 2040no build p.m. peak hour conditions; these queues extend beyond the Bank access approximately 250 feet to the north. 4)Based on the future intersection capacity analysis and corresponding queues, as well as good transportation planning practices, the following potential considerationswere identified. a.Near Term: Signal Timing Optimization the project team and agencies should coordinate with Anoka County and MnDOT to develop optimized signal timing plans for future conditions. b.Near Term: Site Plan Improvements Locate signage and landscaping to avoid creating any sight distance issues.