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12 <br /> Proposed Access and Transportation Network Improvements <br /> The Project is proposing access from NC Hwy 54 West. Neither a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA), or a <br /> Traffic Assessment was required for this application. Applicant is proposing one driveway access off NC <br /> Hwy 54 West. NCDOT has reviewed and has no objections to the site plan as presented. <br /> Summary of Transportation Information <br /> Existing Roadway Characteristics <br /> Affected Roadway NC Hwy 54 West <br /> Type of Roadway Two-lane undivided local <br /> without turn lanes <br /> Current Roadway 10,000 <br /> Capacity NC 54 West of Mebane <br /> Oaks Rd. Intersection — <br /> LOS C <br /> NC 54 East of Mebane <br /> Oaks Rd. Intersection — <br /> LOS B <br /> Latest Traffic Volume 9,300 <br /> Traffic Generation <br /> Number of Trips Expected to be Generated by 141 Total Daily <br /> Proposed Project 21 Total AM Peak <br /> 29 Total PM Peak <br /> LOS (Level of Service) Descriptions (source: North Carolina Department of Transportation) <br /> LOS A: Describes free-flow operations. Free Flow Speed (FFS) prevails and vehicles are almost <br /> completely unimpeded in their ability to maneuver within the traffic stream. The effects of incidents or point <br /> breakdowns are easily absorbed. <br /> LOS B: Represents reasonably free-flow operations, and Free Flow Speed (FFS) is maintained. The ability <br /> to maneuver within the traffic stream is only slightly restricted, and the general level of physical and <br /> psychological comfort provided to drivers is still high. The effects of minor incidents and point breakdowns <br /> are still easily absorbed. <br /> LOS C: Provides for flow with speeds near the FFS. Freedom to maneuver within the traffic stream is <br /> noticeably restricted, and lane changes require more care and vigilance on the part of the driver. Minor <br /> incidents may still be absorbed, but the local deterioration in service quality will be significant. Queues may <br /> be expected to form behind any significant blockages. <br /> LOS D: The level at which speeds begin to decline with increasing flows, with density increasing more <br /> quickly. Freedom to maneuver within the traffic stream is seriously limited and drivers experience reduced <br /> physical and psychological comfort levels. Even minor incidents can be expected to create queuing, <br /> because the traffic stream has little space to absorb disruptions. <br /> LOS E: Describes operation at capacity. Operations at this level are highly volatile because there are <br /> virtually no usable gaps within the traffic stream, leaving little room to maneuver within the traffic stream. <br />