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RESEARCH TRIANGLE LOGISTICS PARK TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS <br />Conclusions <br />June 4, 2020 <br /> 34 <br /> <br />9.0 CONCLUSIONS <br />Using the traffic analysis presented herein, recommendations are provided to mitigate the impacts associated with <br />the proposed development. With the recommended improvements in-place all study intersections and approaches <br />operate at LOS D or better during both peak hours; with three (3) exceptions: <br />x The westbound left-turn from the I-40 Westbound ramp onto Old NC 86 operates at LOS F. Stop-controlled <br />approaches to intersections often operate with longer delays during peak hours. Additionally, the analysis shows <br />that the existing turn-lane storage is not exceeded. <br />x The eastbound and northbound approaches to the intersection of Old NC 86 at I-40 Eastbound ramp operates at <br />LOS E. However, the overall LOS at this intersection is D. <br />x The eastbound approach of the Service Road onto Old NC 86 operates at LOS E. Stop controlled approaches to <br />intersections often operate with longer delays during peak hours. <br />The analysis presented herein is conservative as it assumes that a significant portion of Waterstone is completed by <br />the time the proposed development is opened in 2023. Furthermore, NCDOT has two (2) planned projects in the <br />area in U-5845 (Churton Street Widening) and I-3306A (I-40 Widening) that will make further improvements to <br />transportation infrastructure within the study area. <br /> <br />157