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111 <br /> Trip Generation <br /> The proposed development is assumed to consist of a maximum of 43 single-family detached <br /> homes.Average daily,AM peak hour,and PM peak hour trips for the proposed development were <br /> estimated using methodology contained within the Institute of Transportation Engineers' (ITE) Trip <br /> Generation Manual,11th Edition.Table 1 provides a summary of the trip generation potential for the <br /> proposed development. <br /> Table 1: Trip Generation Summary <br /> Daily Weekday AM Weekday PM <br /> Land Use Density Traffic Peak Hour Peak Hour <br /> (ITE Code) (vpd) Trips (vph) Trips (vph) <br /> Enter Exit Enter Exit <br /> Single-Family Detached Housing 43 Units 464 9 26 28 17 <br /> (210) <br /> It is estimated that the proposed development will generate approximately 464 total site trips on <br /> the roadway network during a typical 24-hour weekday period. Of the daily traffic volume, it is <br /> anticipated that 35 trips (9 entering and 26 exiting) will occur during the weekday AM peak hour <br /> and 45 trips (28 entering and 17 exiting)will occur during the weekday PM peak hour. <br /> It should be noted that the daily traffic volume generated by the proposed development is expected <br /> to be below the NCDOT and County's thresholds to require a TIA. Based on coordination with the <br /> NCDOT and County,it was determined that a TIA is not required for the proposed development. <br /> Turn Lane Warrant Analysis <br /> Turn lanes were considered at the proposed driveway based on the criteria contained in the <br /> NCDOT Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways(Driveway Manual)Warrant <br /> for Left and Right-Turn Lanes nomograph. <br /> Existing peak hour traffic volumes along NC 54 were determined based on 24-hour tube counts <br /> conducted in the vicinity of the site along NC 54, in January of 2025 by Burns Service Inc. (BSI) <br /> during a typical weekday while schools were in session. Refer to the attachments for a copy of the <br /> count data. <br /> The trip distribution used in assigning the site traffic for the proposed development was estimated <br /> based on a combination of existing traffic patterns, population centers in the vicinity of the study <br /> area, and engineering judgement. <br /> It was assumed that the site trips will be distributed at the proposed full-movement driveway along <br /> NC 54 as follows: <br /> • 20 to/from the west via NC 54 <br /> • 80% to/from the east via NC 54 <br /> 2 <br /> Be iton&Menk is an equal opportunity employer. <br />