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TABLE 1
WEEKDAY QUEUING ANALYSIS SUMMARY 1
CHICK-FIL-A MAIN STREET, ORANGE
Queue Length
(Vehicles)
Queue Frequency of Vehicles Observed Cumulative
Site #1
4401 Pacific Coast Hwy,
Long Beach, CA
Site #2
4050 Lincoln Blvd,
Venice, CA Total Frequency Percentage
0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
1 0 3 3 3 2.1%
2 0 9 9 12 8.5%
3 0 4 4 16 11.3%
4 0 7 7 23 16.2%
5 4 8 12 35 24.6%
6 4 7 11 46 32.4%
7 3 4 7 53 37.3%
8 2 4 6 59 41.5%
9 4 5 9 68 47.9%
10 6 5 11 79 55.6%
11 9 5 14 93 65.5%
12 10 1 11 104 73.2%
13 4 2 6 110 77.5%
14 7 2 9 119 83.8%
15 7 1 8 127 89.4%
16 5 0 5 132 93.0%
17 3 1 4 136 95.8%
18 2 0 2 138 97.2%
19 2 0 2 140 98.6%
20 2 0 2 142 100.0%
Total 74 68 142 -- --
Average 12.0 7.0 10.0 -- --
85th Percentile 16.0 11.0 15.0 -- --
95th Percentile 18.0 14.0 17.0 -- --
Max 20.0 17.0 20.0 -- --
1 Source: Queuing surveys at Site #1 were conducted every 5 minutes, between the hours of 11:00AM to 2:00PM and 5:00PM to 8:00PM, by
Transportation Studies, Inc. on Thursday, April 25, 2019. Queuing surveys at Site #2 were conducted every 5 minutes, between the hours of
11:00AM to 2:00PM and 5:00PM to 7:30PM, by City Traffic Counters on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.
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TABLE 2
FRIDAY QUEUING ANALYSIS SUMMARY 2
CHICK-FIL-A MAIN STREET, ORANGE
Queue Length
(Vehicles)
Queue Frequency of Vehicles Observed Cumulative
Site #1
4401 Pacific Coast Hwy,
Long Beach, CA
Site #2
4050 Lincoln Blvd,
Venice, CA Total Frequency Percentage
0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
1 0 3 3 3 2.0%
2 0 2 2 5 3.4%
3 1 7 8 13 8.8%
4 2 9 11 24 16.2%
5 0 8 8 32 21.6%
6 0 8 8 40 27.0%
7 3 5 8 48 32.4%
8 3 8 11 59 39.9%
9 8 4 12 71 48.0%
10 9 7 16 87 58.8%
11 6 6 12 99 66.9%
12 9 1 10 109 73.6%
13 10 4 14 123 83.1%
14 11 1 12 135 91.2%
15 8 1 9 144 97.3%
16 1 0 1 145 98.0%
17 2 0 2 147 99.3%
18 1 0 1 148 100.0%
Total 74 74 148 -- --
Average 12.0 7.0 10.0 -- --
85th Percentile 15.0 11.0 14.0 -- --
95th Percentile 15.0 13.0 15.0 -- --
Max 18.0 15.0 18.0 -- --
2 Source: Queuing surveys at Site #1 were conducted every 5 minutes, between the hours of 11:00AM to 2:00PM and 5:00PM to 8:00PM, by
Transportation Studies, Inc. on Friday, April 26, 2019. Queuing surveys at Site #2 were conducted every 5 minutes, between the hours of
11:00AM to 2:00PM and 5:00PM to 8:00PM, by City Traffic Counters on Friday, February 22, 2019.
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TABLE 3
SATURDAY QUEUING ANALYSIS SUMMARY 3
CHICK-FIL-A MAIN STREET, ORANGE
Queue Length
(Vehicles)
Queue Frequency of Vehicles Observed Cumulative
Site #1
4401 Pacific Coast Hwy,
Long Beach, CA
Site #2
4050 Lincoln Blvd,
Venice, CA Total Frequency Percentage
0 0 0 0 0 0.0%
1 0 1 1 1 0.7%
2 1 1 2 3 2.0%
3 2 4 6 9 6.1%
4 2 10 12 21 14.2%
5 0 16 16 37 25.0%
6 3 11 14 51 34.5%
7 5 9 14 65 43.9%
8 7 10 17 82 55.4%
9 12 7 19 101 68.2%
10 8 4 12 113 76.4%
11 6 0 6 119 80.4%
12 5 1 6 125 84.5%
13 10 0 10 135 91.2%
14 2 0 2 137 92.6%
15 6 0 6 143 96.6%
16 2 0 2 145 98.0%
17 1 0 1 146 98.6%
18 1 0 1 147 99.3%
19 1 0 1 148 100.0%
Total 74 74 148 -- --
Average 10.0 6.0 8.0 -- --
85th Percentile 14.0 9.0 13.0 -- --
95th Percentile 16.0 10.0 15.0 -- --
Max 19.0 12.0 19.0 -- --
3 Source: Queuing surveys at Site #1 were conducted every 5 minutes, between the hours of 11:00AM to 2:00PM and 6:00PM to 9:00PM, by
Transportation Studies, Inc. on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Queuing surveys at Site #2 were conducted every 5 minutes, between the hours of
11:00AM to 2:00PM and 6:00PM to 9:00PM, by City Traffic Counters on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
LINSCOTT, LAW & GREENSPAN, engineers LLG Ref. 2-18-3939-1
Chick-fil-A Main Street, Orange
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APPENDIX A
QUEUING DATA
A-1
Beginning Order Board Entire Street
Time Back # Drive Thru Overflow Notes
11:00 AM 2 5 2 Order Takers Outside
11:05 AM 2 5 3 Order Takers Outside
11:10 AM 0 6 3 Order Takers Outside
11:15 AM 4 12 3 Order Takers Outside
11:20 AM 2 11 3 Order Takers Outside
11:25 AM 2 9 3 Order Takers Outside
11:30 AM 2 6 3 Order Takers Outside
11:35 AM 4 7 3 Order Takers Outside
11:40 AM 5 13 3 Order Takers Return Inside
11:45 AM 3 11
11:50 AM 4 12
11:55 AM 5 10
12:00 PM 4 12
12:05 PM 6 11
12:10 PM 5 15
12:15 PM 5 14
12:20 PM 5 15
12:25 PM 10 15
12:30 PM 6 16
12:35 PM 5 12
12:40 PM 6 15
12:45 PM 6 16
12:50 PM 1 9
12:55 PM 4 12
1:00 PM 10 17
1:05 PM 10 19
1:10 PM 6 14
1:15 PM 11 18
1:20 PM 8 16
1:25 PM 8 15
1:30 PM 6 15
1:35 PM 7 17
1:40 PM 7 16
Max Queue
Queuing Observations
Chick-fil-A (4401 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach)
Thursday April 25, 2019
A-2
Beginning Order Board Entire Street
Time Back # Drive Thru Overflow Notes
1:45 PM 4 12
1:50 PM 4 12
1:55 PM 5 14
2:00 PM 5 13
5:00 PM 12 20
5:05 PM 6 14
5:10 PM 4 10
5:15 PM 4 12
5:20 PM 3 11 1 Order Taker Outside
5:25 PM 5 13
5:30 PM 4 11 2 Order Takers Outside
5:35 PM 3 9
5:40 PM 1 6
5:45 PM 2 5
5:50 PM 6 10
5:55 PM 4 10
6:00 PM 5 13
6:05 PM 4 11
6:10 PM 2 7
6:15 PM 1 5
6:20 PM 3 8 3 Order Takers Outside
6:25 PM 2 7
6:30 PM 5 11
6:35 PM 2 6
6:40 PM 6 14
6:45 PM 6 14
6:50 PM 8 16
6:55 PM 10 18
7:00 PM 4 11
7:05 PM 4 12
7:10 PM 2 8
7:15 PM 3 10
7:20 PM 3 10
Max Queue
Chick-fil-A (4401 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach)
Thursday April 25, 2019
Queuing Observations
A-3
Beginning Order Board Entire Street
Time Back # Drive Thru Overflow Notes
7:25 PM 12 19
7:30 PM 13 20
7:35 PM 10 17
7:40 PM 3 9
7:45 PM 5 14
7:50 PM 5 12
7:55 PM 4 11
8:00 PM 8 15
Max 20
Sum 896
Queuing Observations
Chick-fil-A (4401 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach)
Thursday April 25, 2019
Max Queue
A-4
Beginning Order Board Entire Street
Time Back # Drive Thru Overflow Notes
11:00 AM 3 3 2 Order Takers Outside
11:05 AM 1 4
11:10 AM 3 7 3 Order Takers Outside
11:15 AM 6 9
11:20 AM 5 10
11:25 AM 5 12
11:30 AM 6 14
11:35 AM 7 15
11:40 AM 2 9
11:45 AM 7 12
11:50 AM 4 13
11:55 AM 6 14
12:00 PM 8 14
12:05 PM 6 13
12:10 PM 6 11
12:15 PM 7 14
12:20 PM 6 14
12:25 PM 6 13
12:30 PM 6 14
12:35 PM 7 12
12:40 PM 5 13
12:45 PM 6 13
12:50 PM 5 13
12:55 PM 5 10
1:00 PM 5 12
1:05 PM 4 10
1:10 PM 5 12
1:15 PM 7 15
1:20 PM 9 15
1:25 PM 7 15
1:30 PM 6 15
1:35 PM 8 16
1:40 PM 6 14
Queuing Observations
Chick-fil-A (4401 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach)
Friday April 26, 2019
Max Queue
A-5
Beginning Order Board Entire Street
Time Back # Drive Thru Overflow Notes
1:45 PM 5 12
1:50 PM 5 12
1:55 PM 3 10
2:00 PM 7 14
5:00 PM 5 12
5:05 PM 4 11
5:10 PM 0 7
5:15 PM 6 10
5:20 PM 5 13
5:25 PM 6 11
5:30 PM 2 7
5:35 PM 3 4
5:40 PM 2 8
5:45 PM 2 9
5:50 PM 3 8
5:55 PM 4 8
6:00 PM 3 11
6:05 PM 3 10
6:10 PM 9 17
6:15 PM 10 18
6:20 PM 8 15
6:25 PM 4 12
6:30 PM 8 15
6:35 PM 9 17
6:40 PM 6 14
6:45 PM 1 9
6:50 PM 7 13
6:55 PM 6 14
7:00 PM 4 11
7:05 PM 1 10
7:10 PM 3 9
7:15 PM 3 9
7:20 PM 2 10
Chick-fil-A (4401 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach)
Friday April 26, 2019
Max Queue
Queuing Observations
A-6
Beginning Order Board Entire Street
Time Back # Drive Thru Overflow Notes
7:25 PM 4 13
7:30 PM 3 9
7:35 PM 3 10
7:40 PM 8 15
7:45 PM 5 14
7:50 PM 5 13
7:55 PM 1 11
8:00 PM 3 9
Max 18
Sum 864
Max Queue
Queuing Observations
Chick-fil-A (4401 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach)
Friday April 26, 2019
A-7
Beginning Order Board Entire Street
Time Back # Drive Thru Overflow Notes
11:00 AM 4 8
11:05 AM 1 7
11:10 AM 8 10
11:15 AM 8 13
11:20 AM 7 11
11:25 AM 4 12
11:30 AM 5 10
11:35 AM 1 7
11:40 AM 3 8
11:45 AM 5 10
11:50 AM 0 6
11:55 AM 8 8
12:00 PM 2 10
12:05 PM 3 9
12:10 PM 4 9
12:15 PM 9 13
12:20 PM 5 9
12:25 PM 5 10
12:30 PM 3 11
12:35 PM 5 9
12:40 PM 3 8
12:45 PM 6 10
12:50 PM 4 12
12:55 PM 7 9
1:00 PM 7 13
1:05 PM 6 14
1:10 PM 4 11
1:15 PM 4 9
1:20 PM 3 7
1:25 PM 2 6
1:30 PM 3 10
1:35 PM 4 11
1:40 PM 2 9
Queuing Observations
Chick-fil-A (4401 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach)
Saturday April 27, 2019
Max Queue
A-8
Beginning Order Board Entire Street
Time Back # Drive Thru Overflow Notes
1:45 PM 1 9
1:50 PM 4 9
1:55 PM 4 12
2:00 PM 1 9
6:00 PM 8 15
6:05 PM 10 16
6:10 PM 5 12
6:15 PM 0 7
6:20 PM 0 3
6:25 PM 1 2
6:30 PM 1 4
6:35 PM 1 4
6:40 PM 1 3
6:45 PM 2 6
6:50 PM 2 8
6:55 PM 4 10
7:00 PM 1 7
7:05 PM 3 8
7:10 PM 2 8
7:15 PM 4 11
7:20 PM 3 9
7:25 PM 5 12
7:30 PM 5 13
7:35 PM 8 17
7:40 PM 4 15
7:45 PM 3 13
7:50 PM 10 19
7:55 PM 7 15
8:00 PM 6 13
8:05 PM 7 13
8:10 PM 6 13
8:15 PM 8 15
8:20 PM 4 11
Chick-fil-A (4401 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach)
Saturday April 27, 2019
Max Queue
Queuing Observations
A-9
Beginning Order Board Entire Street
Time Back # Drive Thru Overflow Notes
8:25 PM 7 14
8:30 PM 3 9
8:35 PM 8 13
8:40 PM 8 16
8:45 PM 5 13
8:50 PM 10 18
8:55 PM 6 15
9:00 PM 8 15
Max 19
Sum 773
Max Queue
Queuing Observations
Chick-fil-A (4401 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach)
Saturday April 27, 2019
A-10
A-11
VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019
WEEKDAY MID-DAY
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
AM 11:00 1 0 4
11:05 6 0 1
11:10 2 3 4
11:15 5 1 5
11:20 4 1 5
11:25 3 2 2
11:30 4 2 3
11:35 4 2 2
11:40 2 0 2
11:45 6 0 1
11:50 0 1 4
11:55 5 1 2
PM 12:00 7 2 4
12:05 3 2 8 2 ORDER TAKERS ARRIVE OUTSIDE
12:10 8 3 6 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:15 8 3 10 12:18PM-12:22PM Drive Thru 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:20 8 10 17 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:25 3 5 11 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:30 6 0 5 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:35 7 0 5 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
A-12
VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019
WEEKDAY MID-DAY
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
PM 12:40 8 1 5 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:45 5 6 7 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:50 1 4 11 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:55 6 0 1 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:00 4 5 6 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:05 11 4 8 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:10 6 5 11 1:11PM-1:12PM Drive Thru 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:15 7 7 12 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:20 5 7 14 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:25 10 3 9 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:30 6 7 14 1:30PM-1:32PM Drive Thru 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:35 7 2 9 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:40 5 3 6 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:45 6 3 5 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:50 6 1 5 2 ORDER TAKERS RETURN INSIDE
1:55 5 2 4
2:00 7 1 3
TOTAL ARRIVAL:197
A-13
VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019
WEEKDAY EVENING
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
PM 5:00 4 1 2
5:05 1 1 2
5:10 3 2 2
5:15 4 0 2
5:20 6 2 4
5:25 6 3 5
5:30 5 4 6
5:35 4 5 10 5:36PM-5:40PM Drive Thru
5:40 2 4 6
5:45 5 4 6
5:50 4 5 9
5:55 3 6 10
6:00 4 3 8
6:05 2 3 7
6:10 2 0 3
6:15 4 1 2
A-14
VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019
WEEKDAY EVENING
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
PM 6:20 6 2 3
6:25 5 2 4
6:30 7 3 6
6:35 4 3 9
6:40 4 8 13
6:45 5 4 10
6:50 6 4 11
6:55 5 4 10 6:56PM-7:00PM Drive Thru 1 ORDER TAKER ARRIVES OUTSIDE
7:00 6 8 15 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
7:05 4 6 13 1 ADDITIONAL ORDER TAKER ARRIVES
7:10 5 2 7 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
7:15 5 2 9 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
7:20 4 5 11 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
7:25 4 2 8 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
7:30 5 0 7 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
TOTAL ARRIVAL:134
A-15
VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019
WEEKDAY MID-DAY
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
AM 11:00 3 1 7
11:05 5 1 6
11:10 4 1 5
11:15 4 1 5
11:20 3 2 6
11:25 5 1 2
11:30 8 2 4
11:35 3 5 10
11:40 4 3 9
11:45 5 2 6
11:50 8 0 5
11:55 1 3 8
PM 12:00 6 0 4
12:05 2 4 8 2 ORDER TAKERS ARRIVE OUTSIDE
12:10 5 0 4 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:15 6 0 5 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:20 7 1 4 12:24 - 12:26 - Drive Thru 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:25 7 5 10 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:30 6 6 12 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:35 11 5 11 12:37 - 12:39 - Drive Thru 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
A-16
VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019
WEEKDAY MID-DAY
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
PM 12:40 5 6 13 12:40 - 12:46 - Drive Thru 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:45 6 5 11 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:50 6 2 8 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:55 7 3 6 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:00 10 2 8 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:05 5 6 8 1 ORDER TAKER RETURNS INSIDE
1:10 7 2 5 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
1:15 8 5 7 1:17 - 1:18 - Drive Thru 1 ADDITIONAL ORDER TAKER ARRIVES
1:20 5 7 13 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:25 3 7 14 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:30 9 2 6 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:35 7 3 10 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:40 9 1 4 1:42 - 1:44 - Drive Thru 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:45 8 7 11 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:50 6 7 13 1:50 - 1:55 - Drive Thru 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:55 4 9 15 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
2:00 7 2 9 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
TOTAL ARRIVAL:215
A-17
VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019
WEEKDAY EVENING
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
PM 5:00 6 2 4
5:05 5 7 8
5:10 4 6 1 1 ORDER TAKER ARRIVES OUTSIDE
5:15 2 3 3 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
5:20 4 2 3 1 ORDER TAKER RETURNS INSIDE
5:25 5 1 2
5:30 3 1 3
5:35 7 0 1
5:40 2 3 4
5:45 5 1 3
5:50 7 1 4
5:55 8 7 10
6:00 2 6 10
6:05 5 5 6 1 ORDER TAKER ARRIVES OUTSIDE
6:10 4 5 10 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
6:15 6 3 8 1 ADDITIONAL ORDER TAKER ARRIVES
A-18
VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019
WEEKDAY EVENING
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
PM 6:20 2 6 13 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
6:25 5 2 5 1 ORDER TAKER RETURNS INSIDE
6:30 4 0 3 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
6:35 6 2 5 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
6:40 2 3 6 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
6:45 5 0 1 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
6:50 4 3 4 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
6:55 3 1 3 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
7:00 4 1 3 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
7:05 6 4 7 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
7:10 6 5 7 1 ADDITIONAL ORDER TAKER ARRIVES
7:15 3 3 5 1 ORDER TAKER RETURNS INSIDE
7:20 7 2 7 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
7:25 1 6 10 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
7:30 6 7 11 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
7:35 5 5 9 7:35 - 7:39 - Drive Thru 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
A-19
VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2019
WEEKDAY EVENING
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
PM 7:40 3 7 9 7:41- 7:43 - Drive Thru 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
7:45 8 5 8 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
7:50 3 7 11 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
7:55 4 5 11 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
8:00 6 3 6 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
TOTAL ARRIVAL:168
A-20
VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019
WEEKEND MID-DAY
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
AM 11:00 5 2 3
11:05 4 1 4
11:10 4 3 5
11:15 4 2 6
11:20 5 2 6
11:25 5 3 8
11:30 3 1 5
11:35 7 0 1
11:40 3 2 5
11:45 6 3 5
11:50 2 5 7
11:55 5 2 6
12:00 7 4 7
PM 12:05 5 6 9 2 ORDER TAKERS ARRIVE OUTSIDE
12:10 3 5 8 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
12:15 2 3 8 1 ORDER TAKER RETURNS INSIDE
12:20 3 1 4 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
12:25 5 1 2 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
12:30 5 2 3 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
12:35 6 5 8 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
A-21
VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019
WEEKEND MID-DAY
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
PM 12:40 9 4 8 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
12:45 4 5 9 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
12:50 5 2 8 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
12:55 4 4 7 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
1:00 5 3 6 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
1:05 5 4 8 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
1:10 7 0 4 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
1:15 6 1 5 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
1:20 8 3 5 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
1:25 6 4 10 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
1:30 5 4 9 1 ADDITIONAL ORDER TAKER ARRIVES
1:35 3 4 7 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:40 7 0 6 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:45 7 3 9 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
1:50 6 3 9 1 ORDER TAKER RETURNS INSIDE
1:55 6 4 8 1:57 - 1:58 - Drive Thru 1 ADDITIONAL ORDER TAKER ARRIVES
2:00 4 4 9 2 ORDER TAKERS OUTSIDE
TOTAL ARRIVAL:186
A-22
VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019
WEEKEND EVENING
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
PM 6:00 6 6 10 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
6:05 3 5 10 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
6:10 6 4 10 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
6:15 5 4 9 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
6:20 2 7 12 1 ORDER TAKER OUTSIDE
6:25 3 2 5 1 ORDER TAKER RETURNS INSIDE
6:30 5 3 7
6:35 1 3 6
6:40 4 6 5
6:45 4 1 5
6:50 4 2 4
6:55 4 2 3
7:00 6 2 7
7:05 6 3 6
7:10 4 3 6
7:15 2 2 6
A-23
VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019
WEEKEND EVENING
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
PM 7:20 3 0 4
7:25 8 1 3
7:30 5 3 7
7:35 4 1 4
7:40 6 3 5
7:45 2 4 6
7:50 3 3 5
7:55 2 3 7
8:00 6 2 5
8:05 2 1 4
8:10 6 2 6
8:15 1 1 4
8:20 7 1 4
8:25 8 2 5
8:30 3 2 8
8:35 4 3 8
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VENICE CHICK-fil-A
4050 LINCOLN BLVD
VENICE, CA 90292
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019
WEEKEND EVENING
ARRIVAL RATE MAX QUEUE
BEGINNING TOTAL #ORDER BOARD ENTIRE STREET
TIME OF CARS BACK #DRIVE THRU OVERFLOW NOTES
PM 8:40 5 1 5
8:45 2 5 7
8:50 5 1 4
8:55 4 3 5
9:00 3 1 5
TOTAL ARRIVAL:154
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Ms. Jennifer M. Daw
May 20, 2019
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“Our restaurants are staffed so that if the drive-thru queuing begins stacking
beyond the drive-through lane, team members go out and assist with ordering via
Chick-fil-A’s iPad ordering system. Our operators use the iPad ordering during
our peak hours of 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and any additional time when needed. In
addition, team members will monitor the Almond Street access and direct traffic,
accordingly, to ensure that any vehicle queueing beyond the drive-through
lane will not block vehicular circulation within the parking lot. The iPad ordering
system allows team members to take orders, receive payment, and assist with
traffic movement within the parking lot. Based on data from our other
comparable stores, the iPad ordering system increases the CFA drive thru speed
of service by 30% than the typical speaker box. Putting people forward in the
drive-through is one of our biggest competitive advantages in the market because
it personally connects our team members with our valued guest. We want to
continue this momentum by building a platform to supporting current and future
innovations that increase capacity and put our people forward to care for our guest
in every interaction. Our customers enjoy the face to face ordering over the
standard drive-thru experience.”
While extremely unlikely based on the Supplemental Queuing Analysis (LLG),
dated May 10, 2019, should the drive-through queue extend onto Almond
Avenue, Chick-fil-A staff will direct the customer to utilize the Main Street
access to enter the drive-through lane. Chick-fil-A management will also direct
staff to park in the stalls closest to the drive-through entrance along Almond
Avenue. This will allow stacking, if needed, to occur without affecting public
customers.
Queuing Management Plan
As stated above, Chick-fil-A will utilize the iPad ordering system to manage queuing,
which will consist of two employees with iPads to take orders, receive payment, and
assist with traffic movement within the parking lot. While this has been sufficient in
their experience with other Chick-fil-A restaurants to manage queuing, on-site Chick-
fil-A Staff will closely monitor and dispense another iPad-equipped employee or
employees, as needed, to assist in the queuing management process whenever the
drive-through queue extends beyond 17 vehicles and/or approaches the Almond
Avenue Project driveway. The additional employee(s) will direct traffic to ensure
that any queuing vehicles will not restrict circulation throughout the site and at the
Project driveways , such as directing customers to utilize the Main Street access
should the drive-through queue extend onto Almond Avenue.
It should be noted that given the number of Chick-fil-A restaurants in the region and
particularly now a second restaurant in the City of Orange, the likelihood of
significant congestion and/or overcrowding of parking at this Chick-fil-A restaurant is
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Study Area .............................................................................................................................. 2
2.0 Project Description .................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Site Access ............................................................................................................................. 3
3.0 Existing Conditions .................................................................................................................. 4
3.1 Existing Street System ........................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Existing Traffic Volumes ....................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Existing Intersection Conditions ............................................................................................ 5
3.3.1 Intersection Capacity Utilization Method of Analysis (Signalized Intersections) .......... 5
3.3.2 Highway Capacity Manual Method of Analysis (Unsignalized Intersections) .............. 5
3.3.2.1 Two-Way Stop-Controlled Intersections .................................................................... 6
3.3.2.2 All-Way Stop-Controlled Intersections ....................................................................... 6
3.4 Volume to Capacity (V/C) Ratio Method of Analysis (Roadway Segments)........................ 6
3.5 Level of Service Criteria ........................................................................................................ 6
3.6 Existing Level of Service Results .......................................................................................... 7
3.6.1 Intersections .................................................................................................................... 7
3.6.2 Roadway Segments ......................................................................................................... 7
4.0 Traffic Forecasting Methodology ......................................................................................... 13
5.0 Project Traffic Characteristics ............................................................................................. 14
5.1 Project Traffic Generation .................................................................................................... 14
5.2 Project Traffic Distribution and Assignment ....................................................................... 14
5.3 Existing Plus Project Traffic Conditions .............................................................................. 15
6.0 Future Traffic Conditions ..................................................................................................... 17
6.1 Ambient Traffic Growth....................................................................................................... 17
6.2 Cumulative Projects Traffic Characteristics ........................................................................ 17
6.3 Year 2020 Traffic Volumes.................................................................................................. 18
7.0 Traffic Impact Analysis Methodology ................................................................................. 21
7.1 Impact Criteria and Thresholds ............................................................................................ 21
7.2 Traffic Impact Analysis Scenarios ....................................................................................... 21
8.0 Existing Plus Project Analysis .............................................................................................. 22
8.1 Intersections ......................................................................................................................... 22
8.1.1 Existing Plus Project Traffic Conditions ...................................................................... 22
8.2 Roadway Segments .............................................................................................................. 22
8.2.1 Existing Plus Project Traffic Conditions ...................................................................... 22
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
SECTION PAGE
9.0 Year 2020 Plus Project Analysis ........................................................................................... 25
9.1 Intersections ......................................................................................................................... 25
9.1.1 Year 2020 Cumulative Traffic Conditions ................................................................... 25
9.1.2 Year 2020 Cumulative Plus Project Traffic Conditions ............................................... 25
9.2 Roadway Segments .............................................................................................................. 25
9.2.1 Year 2020 Cumulative Traffic Conditions ................................................................... 26
9.2.2 Year 2020 Cumulative Plus Project Traffic Conditions ............................................... 26
10.0 Site Access and Internal Circulation Evaluation ................................................................ 29
10.1 Site Access Evaluation ..................................................................................................... 29
10.2 Internal Circulation Evaluation ........................................................................................ 29
10.3 Drive-Through Queuing Analysis .................................................................................... 29
11.0 Recommended Improvements .............................................................................................. 33
11.1 Existing Plus Project Traffic Conditions .......................................................................... 33
11.2 Year 2020 Plus Project Traffic Conditions ....................................................................... 33
12.0 Congestion Management Program (CMP) .......................................................................... 34
13.0 Summary Of Findings And Conclusions ............................................................................. 35
APPENDICES
APPENDIX
A. Traffic Study Scope of Work
B. Existing Traffic Count Data
C. Intersection Level of Service Calculation Worksheets
D. Project Driveways Level of Service Calculation Worksheets
E. Drive-Through Queuing Study Data
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LIST OF FIGURES
SECTION—FIGURE # FOLLOWING PAGE
1–1 Vicinity Map .................................................................................................................... 2
2–1 Existing Site Aerial ........................................................................................................... 3
2–2 Proposed Site Plan ........................................................................................................... 3
3–1 Existing Roadway Conditions and Intersection Controls ........................................... 5
3–2 Existing AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ...................................................................... 5
3–3 Existing PM Peak Hour and Daily Traffic Volumes ..................................................... 5
5–1 Project Traffic Distribution Pattern .............................................................................. 16
5–2 AM Peak Hour Project Traffic Volumes ...................................................................... 16
5–3 PM Peak Hour and Daily Project Traffic Volumes ..................................................... 16
5–4 Existing Plus Project AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ............................................... 16
5–5 Existing Plus Project PM Peak Hour and Daily Traffic Volumes .............................. 16
6–1 Location of Cumulative Projects .................................................................................... 20
6–2 AM Peak Hour Cumulative Projects Traffic Volumes ................................................ 20
6–3 PM Peak Hour and Daily Cumulative Projects Traffic Volumes ............................... 20
6–4 Year 2020 Cumulative AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ............................................ 20
6–5 Year 2020 Cumulative PM Peak Hour and Daily Traffic Volumes ........................... 20
6–6 Year 2020 Cumulative Plus Project AM Peak Hour Traffic Volumes ....................... 20
6–7 Year 2020 Cumulative Plus Project PM Peak Hour and Daily Traffic Volumes ...... 20
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LIST OF TABLES
SECTION—TABLE # PAGE
3–1 Level of Service Criteria for Signalized Intersections...................................................... 8
3–2 Level of Service Criteria for Unsignalized Intersections (HCM 6 Methodology) .......... 9
3–3 Roadway Link Capacities ............................................................................................... 10
3–4 Existing Peak Hour Levels of Service ............................................................................ 11
3–5 Existing Roadway Segment Level of Service Summary ............................................... 12
5–1 Project Traffic Generation Forecast ................................................................................ 16
6–1 Location and Description of Cumulative Projects.......................................................... 19
6–2 Cumulative Projects Traffic Generation Forecast .......................................................... 20
8–1 Existing Plus Project Peak Hour Intersection Capacity Analysis .................................. 23
8–2 Existing Plus Project Roadway Segment Level of Service Summary ........................... 24
9–1 Year 2020 Peak Hour Intersection Capacity Analysis ................................................... 27
9–2 Year 2020 Roadway Segment Level of Service Summary ............................................ 28
10–1 Project Driveway Peak Hour Levels of Service Summary ............................................ 31
10–2 Drive-Through Lane Queuing Analysis Summary ........................................................ 32
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TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
CHICK-FIL-A MAIN STREET PROJECT
Orange, California April 10, 2018
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This traffic impact analysis addresses the potential traffic impacts and circulation needs associated
with the proposed Chick-fil-A Main Street Project (hereinafter referred to as Project). The Project
proposes to demolish the existing vacant structure on the site and construct a 4,563 square-foot (SF)
Chick-fil-A restaurant with drive-through window. A total of 48 parking spaces will be provided on
site. The Project site is generally located on the southwest quadrant of Main Street and Almond
Avenue in the City of Orange, California.
This report documents the findings and recommendations of a traffic impact analysis conducted by
Linscott, Law & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG) to determine the potential impacts associated with the
Project. The traffic analysis evaluates the existing operating conditions at five (5) key st udy
intersections and four (4) key roadway segments within the project vicinity, estimates the trip
generation potential of the Project, and forecasts future operating conditions without and with the
proposed Project. Where necessary, intersection improvements/mitigation measures are identified.
This traffic report satisfies the City of Orange Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines, dated August 15,
2007, and is consistent with the requirements and procedures outlined in the most current
Congestion Management Program (CMP) for Orange County. The Scope of Work for this traffic
study, which is included in Appendix A, was developed in conjunction with City of Orange Traffic
Engineering staff.
The project site has been visited and an inventory of adjacent area roadways and intersections was
performed. Existing traffic information has been collected at five (5) key study intersections and
four (4) key roadway segments on a “typical” weekday for use in the preparation of intersection and
roadway segment level of service calculations. Information concerning cumulative projects (planned
and/or approved) in the vicinity of the proposed Project has been researched at the City of Orange.
Based on our research, there are eleven (11) cumulative projects in the City of Orange within the
vicinity of the subject site. These eleven (11) planned and/or approved cumulative projects were
considered in the cumulative traffic analysis for this project.
This traffic report analyzes existing and future weekday daily, AM peak hour and PM peak hour
traffic conditions for a near-term (Year 2020) traffic setting upon completion of the proposed
Project. Daily and peak hour traffic forecasts for the Year 2020 horizon year have been projected by
increasing existing traffic volumes by an annual growth rate of one percent (1.0%) per year and
adding traffic volumes generated by eleven (11) cumulative projects.
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1.1 Study Area
The five (5) key study intersections and four (4) key roadway segments selected for evaluation were
determined based on coordination with City of Orange Traffic Engineering staff and application of
the “51 or more peak hour trip threshold” criteria outlined in the City of Orange Traffic Impact
Analysis Guidelines, dated August 15, 2007. The intersections and roadway segments listed below
provide local access to the study area and define the extent of the boundaries for this traffic impact
investigation. It should be noted that each key study intersection and roadway segment is located
within the City of Orange.
Key Study Intersections
1. Main Street at Chapman Avenue
2. Feldner Road at Almond Avenue
3. Main Street at Almond Avenue
4. Batavia Street at Almond Avenue
5. Main Street at Palmyra Avenue
Key Roadway Segments
A. Main Street, between Chapman Avenue and Almond Avenue
B. Almond Avenue, between Feldner Road and Main Street
C. Almond Avenue, between Main Street and Batavia Street
D. Main Street, between Almond Avenue and Palmyra Avenue
Figure 1-1 presents a Vicinity Map, which illustrates the general location of the proposed Project
and depicts the study locations and surrounding street system. The Level of Service (LOS)
investigations at these key locations were used to evaluate the potential traffic-related impacts
associated with area growth, cumulative projects and the proposed Project. When necessary, this
report recommends intersection and/or roadway segment improvements that may be required to
accommodate future traffic volumes and restore/maintain an acceptable Level of Service and/or
mitigate the impact of the project.
Included in this Traffic Impact Analysis are:
Existing traffic counts,
Estimated project traffic generation/distribution/assignment,
Estimated cumulative project traffic generation/distribution/assignment,
Daily, AM and PM peak hour capacity analyses for existing conditions,
Daily, AM and PM peak hour capacity analyses for existing plus project conditions,
Daily, AM and PM peak hour capacity analyses for future (Year 2020) conditions without and
with project traffic,
Site Access and Internal Circulation Evaluation,
Drive-Through Queuing Analysis
Recommended Improvements, and
Congestion Management Program (CMP) Analysis.
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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Project site is generally located on the southwest quadrant of Main Street and Almond Avenue
in the City of Orange, California. Figure 2-1 presents an aerial depiction of the existing site, which
shows the existing vacant restaurant building to be demolished.
Figure 2-2 presents the proposed site plan for the proposed Project, prepared by CRHO Architects.
Review of the proposed site plan indicates that the proposed Project will consist of a 4,563 SF
Chick-fil-A restaurant with drive-through window and drive-through queue storage of 17 vehicles.
A total of 48 parking spaces will be provided on site and parking is restricted along both the Main
Street and Almond Avenue Project frontages. The proposed Project is expected to be constructed
and fully occupied by the Year 2020.
2.1 Site Access
As shown in Figure 2-2, access to the Project site will be provided via one (1) unsignalized, full-
access driveway located along Almond Avenue (Project Driveway No. 1) and one (1) unsignalized,
right-turn in/right-turn out only driveway located along Main Street (Project Driveway No. 2).
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3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS
3.1 Existing Street System
Regional access to the site is provided via the Santa Ana (I-5) Freeway, the Orange (SR-57)
Freeway, and the Garden Grove (SR-22) Freeway. The principal local network of streets serving the
proposed Project includes Chapman Avenue, Main Street and Almond Avenue. The following
discussion provides a brief synopsis of these key area streets. The descriptions are based on an
inventory of existing roadway conditions.
Chapman Avenue is generally a six-lane, divided roadway west of Main Street, and generally a
four-lane, divided roadway east of Main Street, oriented in the east-west direction. On-street
parking is generally not permitted along this roadway within the vicinity of the project. The posted
speed limit on Chapman Avenue is 40 miles per hour (mph). Traffic signals control the study
intersections of Chapman Avenue at Main Street, Almond Avenue and Palmyra Avenue.
Main Street is generally a four-lane, divided roadway north of Chapman Avenue and generally a
six-lane, divided roadway south of Chapman Avenue, oriented in the north-south direction. Main
Street borders the project site to the east and will provide access to the site via one (1) unsignalized,
right-turn in/right-turn out only driveway. On-street parking is generally not permitted along this
roadway within the vicinity of the project. The posted speed limit on Main Street is 35 mph north of
Chapman Avenue and 40 mph south of Chapman Avenue. An OCTA bus stop is located along the
west side of Main Street immediately south of the Project site.
Almond Avenue is generally a two-lane, undivided roadway, oriented in the east-west direction.
Almond Avenue borders the Project site to the north and will provide access to the site via one (1)
unsignalized, full-access driveway. On-street parking is not permitted along both sides of this
roadway along project frontage. However, parking is generally permitted along the remainder of
Almond Avenue within the vicinity of the Project. The posted speed limit on Almond Avenue is 30
mph west of Main Street and 25 mph east of Main Street. A traffic signal controls the study
intersection of Almond Avenue at Main Street.
Figure 3-1 presents an inventory of the existing roadway conditions for the arterials and
intersections evaluated in this report. This figure identifies the number of travel lanes for key
arterials, as well as intersection configurations and controls for the key area study intersections.
3.2 Existing Traffic Volumes
Five (5) key study intersections and four (4) key roadway segments have been identified as the
locations at which to evaluate existing and future traffic operating conditions. Some portion of
potential project-related traffic will pass through each of these intersections/roadway segments, and
their analysis will reveal the expected relative impacts of the project. These key intersections and
roadway segments were selected for evaluation based on coordination with City of Orange Traffic
Engineering staff and application of the “51 or more peak hour trip threshold” criteria outlined in the
City of Orange Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines, dated August 15, 2007.
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Existing daily, AM peak hour, and PM peak hour traffic volumes for the five (5) key study
intersections and four (4) key roadway segments evaluated in this report were conducted by
Transportation Studies Inc. in March 2018. Figures 3-2 and 3-3 illustrate the existing AM and PM
peak hour traffic volumes at the five (5) key study intersections. Figure 3-3 also presents the existing
average daily traffic volumes for the four (4) key roadway segments in the vicinity of the proposed
Project.
Appendix B contains the detailed peak hour count sheets for the key intersections evaluated in this
report. Appendix B also contains the average daily traffic volumes for the key roadway segments.
3.3 Existing Intersection Conditions
Existing AM and PM peak hour operating conditions for the five (5) key study intersections were
evaluated using the Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) methodology for signalized intersections
and the methodology outlined in Chapter 20 of the HCM 6 for two-way stop-controlled
intersections, and the methodology outlined in Chapter 21 of the HCM 6 for all-way stop-controlled
intersections.
3.3.1 Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) Method of Analysis (Signalized Intersections)
In conformance with City of Orange requirements, existing AM and PM peak hour operating
conditions for the key signalized study intersections were evaluated using the Intersection Capacity
Utilization (ICU) method. The ICU technique is intended for signalized intersection analysis and
estimates the volume to capacity (V/C) relationship for an intersection based on the individual V/C
ratios for key conflicting traffic movements. The ICU numerical value represents the percent signal
(green) time and thus capacity, required by existing and/or future traffic. It should be noted that the
ICU methodology assumes uniform traffic distribution per intersection approach lane and optimal
signal timing.
Per City of Orange requirements, the ICU calculations use a lane capacity of 1,700 vehicles per hour
(vph) for through and all turn lanes. A clearance adjustment factor of 0.05 was added to each Level
of Service calculation.
The ICU value translates to a Level of Service (LOS) estimate, which is a relative measure of the
intersection performance. The ICU value is the sum of the critical volume to capacity ratios at an
intersection; it is not intended to be indicative of the LOS of each of the individual turning
movements. The six qualitative categories of Level of Service have been defined along with the
corresponding ICU value range and are shown in Table 3-1.
3.3.2 Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) Method of Analysis (Unsignalized Intersections)
The HCM unsignalized methodology for stop-controlled intersections was utilized for the analysis of
the unsignalized intersections. LOS criteria for unsignalized intersections differ from LOS criteria
for signalized intersections as signalized intersections are designed for heavier traffic and therefore a
greater delay. Unsignalized intersections are also associated with more uncertainty for users, as
delays are less predictable, which can reduce users’ delay tolerance.
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3.3.2.1 Two-Way Stop-Controlled Intersections
Two-way stop-controlled intersections are comprised of a major street, which is uncontrolled, and a
minor street, which is controlled by stop signs. Level of service for a two-way stop-controlled
intersection is determined by the computed or measured control delay. The control delay by
movement, by approach, and for the intersection as a whole is estimated by the computed capacity
for each movement. LOS is determined for each minor-street movement (or shared movement) as
well as major-street left turns. The worst side street approach delay is reported. LOS is not defined
for the intersection as a whole or for major-street approaches, as it is assumed that major-street
through vehicles experience zero delay. The HCM control delay value range for two-way stop-
controlled intersections is shown in Table 3-2.
3.3.2.2 All-Way Stop-Controlled Intersections
All-way stop -controlled intersections require every vehicle to stop at the intersection before
proceeding. Because each driver must stop, the decision to proceed into the intersection is a function
of traffic conditions on the other approaches. The time between subsequent vehicle departures
depends on the degree of conflict that results between the vehicles and vehicles on the other
approaches. This methodology determines the control delay for each lane on the approach, computes
a weighted average for the whole approach, and computes a weighted average for the intersection as
a whole. Level of service (LOS) at the approach and intersection levels is based solely on control
delay. The HCM control delay value range for all-way stop -controlled intersections is shown in
Table 3-2.
3.4 Volume to Capacity (V/C) Ratio Method of Analysis (Roadway Segments)
Existing daily operating conditions for the four (4) key roadway segments have been investigated
according to the daily volume-to-capacity (V/C) ratio of each link. The daily V/C relationship is
used to estimate the LOS of the roadway segment with the volume based on the 24-hour traffic count
data and the capacity based on the City of Orange General Plan Circulation and Mobility Element
street classifications. The roadway link capacity of each street classification according to the City of
Orange General Plan Circulation and Mobility Element is presented in Table 3-3, along with the six
corresponding service levels and associated V/C ratios.
3.5 Level of Service Criteria
According to the City of Orange General Plan Circulation Element and stated in the City of Orange
Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines, dated August 15, 2007, LOS D is the minimum acceptable
condition that should be maintained during the morning and evening peak commute hours on all
intersections and LOS D is the minimum acceptable condition that should be maintained on a daily
basis on all roadway segments.
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3.6 Existing Level of Service Results
3.6.1 Intersections
Table 3-4 summarizes the existing peak hour service level calculations for the five (5) key study
intersections based on existing traffic volumes and current street geometry. Review of Table 3-4
indicates that all five (5) key study intersections currently operate at acceptable LOS D or better
during the AM and PM peak hours.
Appendix C presents the ICU/LOS and HCM/LOS calculations for the five (5) key study intersections
for the AM peak hour and PM peak hour.
3.6.2 Roadway Segments
Table 3-5 summarizes the existing service level calculations for the four (4) key roadway segments
based on existing 24-hour traffic volumes and current roadway geometry. The first column (1)
shows the number of lanes, the second column (2) shows the arterial classification and the third
column (3) shows the existing LOS “E” capacity. The fourth column (4) shows the daily volume,
V/C ratio and resulting level of service. Review of Table 3-5 indicates that all four (4) key roadway
segments currently operate at acceptable LOS A on a daily basis.
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TABLE 3-1
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA FOR SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS 1
Level of Service
(LOS)
Intersection Capacity
Utilization Value (V/C) Level of Service Description
A ≤ 0.60
EXCELLENT. No vehicle waits longer
than one red light, and no approach phase is
fully used.
B 0.61 – 0.70
VERY GOOD. An occasional approach
phase is fully utilized; many drivers begin
to feel somewhat restricted within groups
of vehicles.
C 0.71 – 0.80
GOOD. Occasionally drivers may have to
wait through more than one red light;
backups may develop behind turning
vehicles.
D 0.81 – 0.90
FAIR. Delays may be substantial during
portions of the rush hours, but enough
lower volume periods occur to permit
clearing of developing lines, preventing
excessive backups.
E 0.91 – 1.00
POOR. Represents the most vehicles
intersection approaches can accommodate;
may be long lines of waiting vehicles
through several signal cycles.
F > 1.00
FAILURE. Backups from nearby locations
or on cross streets may restrict or prevent
movement of vehicles out of the
intersection approaches. Potentially very
long delays with continuously increasing
queue lengths.
1 Source: Transportation Research Board Circular 212 – Interim Materials on Highway Capacity.
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TABLE 3-2
LEVEL OF SERVICE CRITERIA FOR UNSIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS (HCM 6 METHODOLOGY)2,3
Level of Service
(LOS)
Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)
Delay Per Vehicle (seconds/vehicle)
Level of Service Description
A ≤ 10.0 Little or no delay
B > 10.0 and ≤ 15.0 Short traffic delays
C > 15.0 and ≤ 25.0 Average traffic delays
D > 25.0 and ≤ 35.0 Long traffic delays
E > 35.0 and ≤ 50.0 Very long traffic delays
F > 50.0 Severe congestion
2 Source: Highway Capacity Manual 6, Chapter 20: Two-Way Stop-Controlled Intersections. The LOS criteria apply to each lane on a given
approach and to each approach on the minor street. LOS is not calculated for major-street approaches or for the intersection as a whole.
3 Source: Highway Capacity Manual 6, Chapter 21: All-Way Stop-Controlled Intersections. For approaches and intersection-wide assessment,
LOS is defined solely by control delay.
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TABLE 3-3
ROADWAY LINK CAPACITIES
Facility Type
Number
of Lanes
Level of Service Criteria With Associated Roadway Capacity
Daily Values (VPD)
Level of Service (LOS)
A B C D E 4 F
Principal 8-lanes
divided 45,000 52,500 60,000 67,500 75,000 --
Major 6-lanes
divided 33,900 39,400 45,000 50,600 56,300 --
Primary 4-lanes
divided 22,500 26,300 30,000 33,800 37,500 --
Secondary 4-lanes
undivided 14,400 16,800 19,200 21,600 24,000 --
Collector 2-lanes
undivided 7,200 8,400 9,600 10,800 12,000 --
V/C Ratio ≤ 0.60 0.61-0.70 0.71-0.80 0.81-0.90 0.91-1.00 ≥ 1.00
Notes:
VPD = vehicles per day
VPH = vehicles per hour
4 Source: City of Orange General Plan; Circulation and Mobility.
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TABLE 3-4
EXISTING PEAK HOUR LEVELS OF SERVICE
Key Intersection
Time
Period
Jurisdiction
Minimum
Acceptable
LOS
Control
Type ICU/HCM LOS
1. Main Street at AM Orange D 8 Phase 0.654 B
Chapman Avenue PM Signal 0.657 B
2. Feldner Road at AM Orange D All-Way 8.4 s/v A
Almond Avenue PM Stop 8.6 s/v A
3. Main Street at AM Orange D 5 Phase 0.475 A
Almond Avenue PM Signal 0.455 A
4. Batavia Street at AM Orange D All-Way 20.0 s/v C
Almond Avenue PM Stop 18.0 s/v C
5. Main Street at AM Orange D 5 Phase 0.521 A
Palmyra Avenue PM Signal 0.467 A
Notes:
s/v = seconds per vehicle (delay)
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TABLE 3-5
EXISTING ROADWAY SEGMENT LEVEL OF SERVICE SUMMARY
Key Roadway Segment Jurisdiction
Min.
Acc.
LOS
(1)
No. of
Existing
Lanes
(2)
Arterial
Classification
(3)
Existing
Capacity
at LOS “E”
(4)
Existing
Traffic Conditions
Daily
Volume
V/C
Ratio LOS
A. Main Street between
Chapman Ave and Almond Ave Orange D 6D Major 56,300 28,698 0.510 A
B. Almond Avenue between
Feldner Road and Main Street Orange D 2U Collector 12,000 2,453 0.204 A
C. Almond Avenue between
Main Street and Batavia Street Orange D 2U Collector 12,000 7,093 0.591 A
D. Main Street between
Almond Ave and Palmyra Ave Orange D 6D Major 56,300 28,578 0.508 A
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4.0 TRAFFIC FORECASTING METHODOLOGY
In order to estimate the traffic impact characteristics of the proposed Project, a multi-step process
has been utilized. The first step is trip generation, which estimates the total arriving and departing
traffic on a peak hour and daily basis. The traffic generation potential is forecast by applying the
appropriate vehicle trip generation equations or rates to the project development tabulation.
The second step of the forecasting process is trip distribution, which identifies the origins and
destinations of inbound and outbound project traffic. These origins and destinations are typically
based on demographics and existing/anticipated travel patterns in the study area.
The third step is traffic assignment, which involves the allocation of project traffic to study area
streets and intersections. Traffic assignment is typically based on minimization of travel time, which
may or may not involve the shortest route, depending on prevailing operating conditions and travel
speeds. Traffic distribution patterns are indicated by general percentage orientation, while traffic
assignment allocates specific volume forecasts to individual roadway links and intersection turning
movements throughout the study area.
With the forecasting process complete and project traffic assignments developed, the impact of the
proposed Project is isolated by comparing operational (LOS) conditions at selected key intersections
using expected future traffic volumes with and without forecast project traffic. The need for site-
specific and/or cumulative local area traffic improvements can then be evaluated and the
significance of the project’s impacts identified.
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5.0 PROJECT TRAFFIC CHARACTERISTICS
5.1 Project Traffic Generation
Traffic generation is expressed in vehicle trip ends, defined as one-way vehicular movements, either
entering or exiting the generating land use. Generation equations and/or rates used in the traffic
forecasting procedure are found in the 10th Edition of Trip Generation, published by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE) [Washington D.C., 2017].
Table 5-1 summarizes the trip generation rates used in forecasting the vehicular trips generated by
the proposed Project and also presents the Project’s forecast peak hour and daily traffic volumes. As
shown, the trip generation potential of the Project was estimated using ITE Land Use 934: Fast-Food
Restaurant With Drive-Through trip rates. Review of Table 5-1 indicates that the proposed Project
is forecast to generate 1,612 daily trips, with 93 trips (47 inbound, 46 outbound) produced in the AM
peak hour and 74 trips (38 inbound, 36 outbound) produced in the PM peak hour on a “typical”
weekday.
Please note that the aforementioned overall project trip generation includes adjustments for pass-by
per the Trip Generation Handbook, 3rd Edition, published by ITE (2014), to account for trips that are
already in the everyday traffic stream on the adjoining streets (i.e. Main Street and Almond Avenue)
and will stop as they pass by the project site as a matter of convenience on their path to another
destination. Per the Trip Generation Handbook, a pass-by reduction factor of 49% and 50% is
recommended for the AM and PM peak hours, respectively for fast-food restaurants with drive-
through land uses. The daily pass-by percentage was estimated to be 25%.
5.2 Project Traffic Distribution and Assignment
Figure 5-1 illustrates the general, directional traffic distribution pattern for the proposed Project.
Project traffic volumes both entering and exiting the project site have been distributed and assigned
to the adjacent street system based on the following considerations:
directional flows on the freeways in the immediate vicinity of the project site (i.e. I-5
Freeway, SR-57 Freeway, and SR-22 Freeway),
the site's proximity to major traffic carriers (i.e. Chapman Avenue, Main Street, etc.),
expected localized traffic flow patterns based on adjacent street channelization and presence
of traffic signals, and
ingress/egress availability at the project site.
The anticipated AM and PM peak hour project traffic volumes associated with the Project are
presented in Figures 5-2 and 5-3, respectively. Figure 5-3 also presents the daily project traffic
volumes for the Project. The traffic volume assignments presented in Figures 5-2 and 5-3 reflect the
traffic distribution characteristics shown in Figure 5-1 and the traffic generation forecast presented
in Table 5-1.
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5.3 Existing Plus Project Traffic Conditions
The existing plus project traffic conditions have been generated based upon existing conditions and
the estimated project traffic. These forecast traffic conditions have been prepared pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, which require that the potential impacts
of a Project be evaluated upon the circulation system as it currently exists. This traffic volume
scenario and the related intersection capacity analyses will identify the roadway improvements
necessary to mitigate the direct traffic impacts of the Project, if any.
Figures 5-4 and 5-5 present projected AM and PM peak hour traffic volumes at the five (5) key
study intersections and two (2) Project driveways with the addition of the trips generated by the
proposed Project to existing traffic volumes, respectively. Figure 5-5 also presents the existing plus
project daily traffic volumes.
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TABLE 5-1
PROJECT TRAFFIC GENERATION FORECAST 5
ITE Land Use Code /
Project Description
Daily
2-Way
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Enter Exit Total Enter Exit Total
Generation Factors:
934: Fast-Food Restaurant With Drive-Thru
(TE/1000 SF) 470.95 20.50 19.69 40.19 16.99 15.68 32.67
Generation Forecast:
Chick-fil-A Restaurant With Drive-Thru (4,563 SF) 2,149 93 90 183 77 72 149
Pass-By (Daily: 25%, AM: 49%, PM: 50%)6 -537 -46 -44 -90 -39 -36 -75
Subtotal 1,612 47 46 93 38 36 74
Total Traffic Generation Forecast 1,612 47 46 93 38 36 74
Note:
TE/1000 SF = trip end per thousand square feet
5 Source: Trip Generation, 10th Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Washington, D.C. (2017).
6 Source: Trip Generation Handbook, 3rd Edition, published by ITE (2014).
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6.0 FUTURE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
6.1 Ambient Traffic Growth
Horizon year, background traffic growth estimates have been calculated using an ambient traffic
growth factor. The ambient traffic growth factor is intended to include unknown and future
cumulative projects in the study area, as well as account for regular growth in traffic volumes due to
the development of projects outside the study area. The future growth in traffic volumes has been
calculated at one percent (1.0%) per year. Applied to the Year 2018 existing traffic volumes, this
factor results in a 2.0% growth in existing volumes to the near-term horizon year 2020.
6.2 Cumulative Projects Traffic Characteristics
In order to make a realistic estimate of future on-street conditions prior to implementation of the
proposed Project, the status of other known development projects (cumulative projects) in the
vicinity of the proposed Project has been researched at the City of Orange. With this information, the
potential impact of the proposed Project can be evaluated within the context of the cumulative
impact of all ongoing development.
Based on our research, there are eleven (11) cumulative projects in the City of Orange within the
vicinity of the subject site that have either been built, but not yet fully occupied, or are being processed
for approval. These eleven (11) cumulative projects have been included as part of the cumulative
background setting.
Table 6-1 provides a brief description for each of the eleven (11) cumulative projects. Figure 6-1
graphically illustrates the location of the cumulative projects. These cumulative projects are
expected to generate vehicular traffic, which may affect the operating conditions of the key study
intersections and/or roadway segments.
Table 6-2 presents the trip generation for the eleven (11) cumulative projects. As shown in Table 6-
2, the eleven (11) cumulative projects are forecast to generate a total of 16,634 daily trips, with 1,076
trips (133 inbound and 943 outbound) forecast during the AM peak hour and 1,321 trips (945
inbound and 376 outbound) forecast during the PM peak hour.
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6.3 Year 2020 Traffic Volumes
The AM and PM peak hour traffic volumes associated with the eleven (11) cumulative projects are
presented in Figures 6-2 and 6-3, respectively. Figure 6-3 also presents the daily cumulative project
traffic volumes.
Figures 6-4 and 6-5 present the AM and PM peak hour cumulative traffic volumes (existing traffic +
ambient growth traffic + cumulative project traffic) at the five (5) key study intersections for the
Year 2020, respectively. Figure 6-5 also presents the Year 2020 daily cumulative traffic volumes.
Figures 6-6 and 6-7 illustrate the Year 2020 forecast AM and PM peak hour traffic volumes, with
the inclusion of the trips generated by the proposed Project, respectively. Figure 6-7 also presents
the Year 2020 daily cumulative plus project traffic volumes.
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TABLE 6-1
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF CUMULATIVE PROJECTS 7
No. Description Location/Address Size
City of Orange
1. 3800 Chapman Apartments 3800 Chapman Avenue 280 DU Apartments
2. Orange Art of Dentistry 2006 West Chapman Avenue 2,565 SF Dentist Office
3. Woody’s Diner 2145 West Chapman Avenue 3,400 SF Restaurant
4. 7-11 Gas Station 2245 West Chapman Avenue 2,400 SF Conv. Store and Gas Station
5. City Plaza 1 West City Boulevard 335 DU Apartments
165 Room Hotel
6. City Parkway West Apartments 500 & 600 City Parkway 220 Apartments
7. Town and Country
Apartments and Townhomes 702 West Town and Country Road 653 DU Apartments
74 DU Townhomes
8. 999 Town and Country Apartments 999 Town and Country Road 262 DU Apartments
9. Eleven10 Apartment Homes 1110 Town and Country Road 260 DU Apartments
10. The Terrace Apartments SEC of Chapman Avenue and Lewis Street 167 DU Apartments
28 DU Townhomes
11. Marriott Dual Brand Hotel 3000 West Chapman Avenue 300 Room Hotel
3,000 SF Restaurant
7 Source: City of Orange Planning Department staff.
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TABLE 6-2
CUMULATIVE PROJECTS TRAFFIC GENERATION FORECAST 8
No. Cumulative Project Description
Daily
Two-Way
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
In Out Total In Out Total
1. 3800 Chapman Apartments 9 1,490 25 97 122 90 49 139
2. Orange Art of Dentistry 89 5 2 7 3 6 9
3. Woody’s Diner 286 17 14 31 11 8 19
4. 7-11 Gas Station 749 18 18 36 20 20 40
5. City Plaza 10 3,130 80 152 232 158 107 265
6. City Parkway West Apartments 11 1,170 19 76 95 70 39 109
7. Town and Country Apartments and Townhomes 12 2,589 -198 255 57 238 -90 148
8. 999 Town and Country Apartments 13 1,742 26 108 134 105 58 163
9. Eleven10 Apartment Homes 14 1,729 26 107 133 104 57 161
10. The Terrace Apartments 15 849 17 44 61 42 27 69
11. Marriott Dual Brand Hotel 2,811 98 70 168 104 95 199
Total Cumulative Projects Trip Generation Forecast 16,634 133 943 1,076 945 376 1,321
8 Unless otherwise noted, Source: Trip Generation, 10th Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) [Washington, D.C. (2017)].
9 Source: 3800 Chapman Apartments Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared by LLG Engineers.
10 Source: City Plaza Project Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared by LLG Engineers.
11 Source: City Parkway West Apartments Project Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared by LLG Engineers.
12 Source: Town and Country Apartments and Townhomes Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared by LLG Engineers.
13 Source: 999 Town & Country Apartments Project Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared by LLG Engineers.
14 Source: 1100 Town & Country Project Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared by LLG Engineers.
15 Source: The Terrace Apartments Traffic Impact Analysis, prepared by LLG Engineers.
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7.0 TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY
The relative impact of the proposed Project during the AM peak hour/PM peak hour and on a daily
basis was evaluated based on analysis of future operating conditions at the five (5) key study
intersections and four (4) key roadway segments, without, then with the proposed Project. The
previously discussed capacity analysis procedures were utilized to investigate the future volume-to-
capacity relationships and service level characteristics at each study intersection and roadway
segment. The significance of the potential impacts of the Project at each key intersection and key
roadway segment was then evaluated using the following traffic impact criteria.
7.1 Impact Criteria and Thresholds
Impacts to local and regional transportation systems located in the City of Orange are considered
significant if:
Intersections:
An unacceptable peak hour Level of Service (LOS) at any of the key intersections is projected.
According to the City’s Circulation Element and stated in the City of Orange Traffic Impact
Analysis Guidelines, dated August 15, 2007, LOS D is the minimum acceptable condition that
should be maintained during the morning and evening peak hours on all intersections; and
The project increases traffic demand at the study intersection by 1% of capacity (ICU increase ≥
0.010), causing or worsening LOS E or LOS F (ICU > 0.900).
Roadway Segments:
An unacceptable daily Level of Service (LOS) at any of the key roadway segments is projected.
According to the City of Orange General Plan Circulation Element and stated in the City of
Orange Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines, dated August 15, 2007, LOS D is the minimum
acceptable condition that should be maintained on a daily basis on all roadway segments; and
The project increases traffic demand at the roadway segment by 1% of capacity (V/C increase ≥
0.010), causing or worsening LOS E or LOS F (V/C > 0.900).
7.2 Traffic Impact Analysis Scenarios
The following scenarios are those for which volume/capacity calculations have been performed at
the five (5) key study intersections and four (4) key roadway segments for existing plus project and
near-term (Year 2020) traffic conditions:
(a) Existing Traffic Conditions;
(b) Existing Plus Project Traffic Conditions;
(c) Scenario (b) with Improvements, if necessary;
(d) Near-Term (Year 2020) Cumulative Traffic Conditions,
(e) Near-Term (Year 2020) Cumulative plus Project Traffic Conditions; and
(f) Scenario (e) with Improvements, if necessary.
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8.0 EXISTING PLUS PROJECT ANALYSIS
The following summarizes the “Existing Plus Project” level of service results for the five (5) key
study intersections and four (4) key roadway segments.
8.1 Intersections
Table 8-1 summarizes the peak hour level of service results at the five (5) key study intersections for
existing plus project traffic conditions. The first column (1) of ICU/LOS and HCM/LOS values in
Table 8-1 presents a summary of existing AM and PM peak hour traffic conditions (which were also
presented in Table 3-4). The second column (2) lists existing plus project traffic conditions. The
third column (3) shows the increase in ICU and/or Delay value due to the added peak hour project
trips and indicates whether the traffic associated with the Project will have a significant impact based
on the LOS standards and significant impact criteria defined in this report.
8.1.1 Existing Plus Project Traffic Conditions
Review of Columns (2) and (3) of Table 8-1 indicates that traffic associated with the proposed
Project will not significantly impact any of the five (5) key study intersections, when compared to
the LOS standards and significant impact criteria specified in this report. The five (5) key study
intersections currently operate and are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable LOS during
the AM and PM peak hours with the addition of Project generated traffic to existing traffic.
Appendix C also presents the existing plus project ICU/LOS and HCM/LOS calculations for the five (5)
key study intersections for the AM peak hour and PM peak hour.
8.2 Roadway Segments
Table 8-2 summarizes the roadway segment level of service results at the four (4) key roadway
segments for existing plus project traffic conditions. The first column (1) shows the number of
lanes, the second column (2) shows the arterial classification and the third column (3) shows the
existing LOS “E” capacity. The fourth column (4) presents a summary of existing daily traffic
conditions (which were also presented in Table 3-5). The fifth column (5) lists existing plus project
daily traffic conditions. Column (5) also shows the increase in V/C ratio value due to the added daily
project trips and indicates whether the traffic associated with the Project will have a significant
impact based on the LOS standards and significant impact criteria defined in this report.
8.2.1 Existing Plus Project Traffic Conditions
Review of Column 5 of Table 8-2 indicates that traffic associated with the proposed Project will not
significantly impact any of the four (4) key roadway segments when compared to the LOS standards
and significant impact criteria specified in this report. The four (4) key roadway segments currently
operate and are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable service level on a daily basis with the
addition of Project generated traffic to existing traffic.
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TABLE 8-1
EXISTING PLUS PROJECT PEAK HOUR INTERSECTION CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Key Intersections
Time
Period
Minimum
Acceptable
LOS
(1)
Existing
Traffic Conditions
(2)
Existing
Plus Project
Traffic Conditions
(3)
Project
Significant
Impact
(4)
Existing
Plus Project
With Mitigation
ICU/HCM LOS ICU/HCM LOS Increase Yes/No ICU/HCM LOS
1. Main Street at AM D 0.654 B 0.666 B 0.012 No -- --
Chapman Avenue PM 0.657 B 0.660 B 0.003 No -- --
2. Feldner Road at AM D 8.4 s/v A 8.4 s/v A 0.0 s/v No -- --
Almond Avenue PM 8.6 s/v A 8.7 s/v A 0.1 s/v No -- --
3. Main Street at AM D 0.475 A 0.501 A 0.026 No -- --
Almond Avenue PM 0.455 A 0.472 A 0.017 No -- --
4. Batavia Street at AM D 20.0 s/v C 20.4 s/v C 0.4 s/v No -- --
Almond Avenue PM 18.0 s/v C 18.3 s/v C 0.3 s/v No -- --
5. Main Street at AM D 0.521 A 0.523 A 0.002 No -- --
Palmyra Avenue PM 0.467 A 0.469 A 0.002 No -- --
Notes:
s/v = seconds per vehicle (delay)
BOLD ICU/LOS and HCM/LOS values indicate unacceptable service level
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TABLE 8-2
EXISTING PLUS PROJECT ROADWAY SEGMENT LEVEL OF SERVICE SUMMARY
Key Roadway Segment
Min.
Acc.
LOS
(1)
No. of
Existing
Lanes
(2)
Arterial
Classification
(3)
Existing
Capacity
at LOS
“E”
(4)
Existing
Traffic Conditions
(5)
Existing Plus Project
Traffic Conditions
Daily
Volume
V/C
Ratio LOS
Daily
Volume
V/C
Ratio LOS Inc.
Adverse
(Yes/No)
A. Main Street between
Chapman Avenue and Almond Avenue D 6D Major 56,300 28,698 0.510 A 29,464 0.523 A 0.013 No
B. Almond Avenue between
Feldner Road and Main Street D 2U Collector 12,000 2,453 0.204 A 3,622 0.302 A 0.098 No
C. Almond Avenue between
Main Street and Batavia Street D 2U Collector 12,000 7,093 0.591 A 7,254 0.605 B 0.014 No
D. Main Street between
Almond Avenue and Palmyra Avenue D 6D Major 56,300 28,578 0.508 A 29,223 0.519 A 0.011 No
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9.0 YEAR 2020 PLUS PROJECT ANALYSIS
The following summarizes the “Year 2020 Plus Project” level of service results for the five (5) key
study intersections and four (4) key roadway segments.
9.1 Intersections
Table 9-1 summarizes the peak hour level of service results at the five (5) key study intersections for
Year 2020 traffic conditions. The first column (1) of ICU/LOS and HCM/LOS values in Table 9-1
presents a summary of existing AM and PM peak hour traffic conditions (which were also presented
in Table 3-4). The second column (2) lists projected cumulative traffic conditions (existing plus
ambient traffic plus cumulative project traffic) based on existing intersection geometry, but without
any traffic generated from the proposed Project. The third column (3) presents forecast Year 2020
near-term traffic conditions with the addition of Project traffic. The fourth column (4) shows the
increase in ICU and/or Delay value due to the added peak hour project trips and indicates whether
the traffic associated with the Project will have a significant impact based on the LOS standards and
significant impact criteria defined in this report.
9.1.1 Year 2020 Cumulative Traffic Conditions
An analysis of future (Year 2020) cumulative traffic conditions indicates that the addition of ambient
traffic growth and cumulative project traffic will not adversely impact any of the five (5) key study
intersections. The five (5) key study intersections are forecast to continue to operate at acceptable
levels of service during the AM and PM peak hours with the addition of ambient traffic growth and
cumulative project traffic.
9.1.2 Year 2020 Cumulative Plus Project Traffic Conditions
Review of Columns (3) and (4) of Table 9-1 indicates that traffic associated with the proposed
Project will not significantly impact any of the five (5) key study intersections, when compared to
the LOS standards and significant impact criteria specified in this report. The five (5) key study
intersections currently operate and are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable LOS D or
better during the AM and PM peak hours with the addition of Project generated traffic to Year 2020
cumulative traffic.
Appendix C also presents the Year 2020 plus project ICU/LOS and HCM/LOS calculations for the
five (5) key study intersections.
9.2 Roadway Segments
Table 9-2 summarizes the roadway segment level of service results at the four (4) key roadway
segments for Year 2020 traffic conditions. The first column (1) shows the number of lanes, the
second column (2) shows the arterial classification and the third column (3) shows the existing LOS
“E” capacity. The fourth column (4) presents a summary of projected Year 2020 cumulative daily
traffic conditions. The fifth column (5) lists Year 2020 plus project daily traffic conditions. Column
(5) also shows the increase in V/C ratio value due to the added daily project trips and indicates
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whether the traffic associated with the Project will have a significant impact based on the LOS
standards and significant impact criteria defined in this report.
9.2.1 Year 2020 Cumulative Traffic Conditions
An analysis of future (Year 2020) cumulative traffic conditions indicates that the addition of ambient
traffic growth and cumulative project traffic will not adversely impact any of the four (4) key
roadway segments on a daily basis under Year 2020 Cumulative traffic conditions (i.e. existing plus
ambient traffic plus cumulative project traffic). The four (4) key roadway segments currently operate
and are forecast to continue to operate at acceptable level of service on a daily basis with the
addition of ambient traffic growth and cumulative project traffic.
9.2.2 Year 2020 Cumulative Plus Project Traffic Conditions
Review of Column 5 of Table 9-2 indicates that traffic associated with the proposed Project will not
significantly impact any of the four (4) key roadway segments on a daily basis under Year 2020
Cumulative Plus Project traffic conditions. The four (4) key roadway segments currently operate and
are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable level of service on a daily basis with the addition
of Project generated traffic to Year 2020 cumulative traffic.
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TABLE 9-1
YEAR 2020 PEAK HOUR INTERSECTION CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Key Intersections
Time
Period
Minimum
Acceptable
LOS
(1)
Existing
Traffic Conditions
(2)
Year 2020
Cumulative
Traffic Conditions
(3)
Year 2020
Cumulative
Plus Project
Traffic Conditions
(4)
Project
Significant
Impact
(5)
Year 2020
Cumulative
Plus Project
With Mitigation
ICU/HCM LOS ICU/HCM LOS ICU/HCM LOS Increase Yes/No ICU/HCM LOS
1. Main Street at AM D 0.654 B 0.667 B 0.678 B 0.011 No -- --
Chapman Avenue PM 0.657 B 0.702 C 0.705 C 0.003 No -- --
2. Feldner Road at AM D 8.4 s/v A 8.4 s/v A 8.5 s/v A 0.1 s/v No -- --
Almond Avenue PM 8.6 s/v A 8.7 s/v A 8.7 s/v A 0.0 s/v No -- --
3. Main Street at AM D 0.475 A 0.484 A 0.509 A 0.025 No -- --
Almond Avenue PM 0.455 A 0.468 A 0.485 A 0.017 No -- --
4. Batavia Street at AM D 20.0 s/v C 21.4 s/v C 21.9 s/v C 0.5 s/v No -- --
Almond Avenue PM 18.0 s/v C 18.9 s/v C 19.2 s/v C 0.3 s/v No -- --
5. Main Street at AM D 0.521 A 0.530 A 0.532 A 0.002 No -- --
Palmyra Avenue PM 0.467 A 0.480 A 0.482 A 0.002 No -- --
Notes:
s/v = seconds per vehicle (delay)
BOLD ICU/LOS and HCM/LOS values indicate unacceptable service level
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TABLE 9-2
YEAR 2020 ROADWAY SEGMENT LEVEL OF SERVICE SUMMARY
Key Roadway Segment
Min.
Acc.
LOS
(1)
No. of
Existing
Lanes
(2)
Arterial
Classification
(3)
Existing
Capacity
at LOS “E”
(4)
Year 2020 Cumulative
Traffic Conditions
(5)
Year 2020 Cumulative Plus Project
Traffic Conditions
Daily
Volume
V/C
Ratio LOS
Daily
Volume
V/C
Ratio LOS Inc.
Adverse
(Yes/No)
A. Main Street between
Chapman Avenue and Almond Avenue D 6D Major 56,300 30,676 0.545 A 31,442 0.558 A 0.013 No
B. Almond Avenue between
Feldner Road and Main Street D 2U Collector 12,000 2,502 0.209 A 3,671 0.306 A 0.097 No
C. Almond Avenue between
Main Street and Batavia Street D 2U Collector 12,000 7,235 0.603 B 7,396 0.616 B 0.013 No
D. Main Street between
Almond Avenue and Palmyra Avenue D 6D Major 56,300 30,413 0.540 A 31,058 0.552 A 0.012 No
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10.0 SITE ACCESS AND INTERNAL CIRCULATION EVALUATION
10.1 Site Access Evaluation
As shown previously in Figure 2-2, access to the Project site will be provided via one (1)
unsignalized, full-access driveway located along Almond Avenue (Project Driveway No. 1) and one
(1) unsignalized, right-turn in/right-turn out only driveway located along Main Street (Project
Driveway No. 2).
Table 10-1 summarizes the intersection operations at the proposed project driveways for near-term
(Year 2020) traffic conditions at completion and full occupancy of the proposed Project. The
operations analysis for the Project driveways is based on the Highway Capacity Manual 6th Edition
(HCM 6) unsignalized methodology. Review of Table 10-1 shows that the two (2) proposed project
driveways are forecast to operate at acceptable LOS C or better during the AM and PM peak hours
for Year 2020 traffic conditions. As such, project access will be adequate. Motorists entering and
exiting the project site will be able to do so comfortably, safely, and without undue congestion.
It should be noted that there is adequate width on Almond Avenue (40 feet curb to curb) and “No
Stopping” restrictions on both sides of the roadway between Main Street and the Project driveway,
such that westbound through traffic will not be impeded by a vehicle(s) waiting to execute a
westbound left turn into the Project driveway on Almond Avenue. Furthermore, based on the
volume of conflicting eastbound traffic, the westbound left turn delay at the Project driveway is very
low, such that the aforementioned condition would not occur often.
Appendix D presents the level of service calculation worksheets for the project driveways under
Year 2020 Cumulative plus Project traffic conditions.
10.2 Internal Circulation Evaluation
The on-site circulation layout of the proposed Project as illustrated in Figure 2-2 on an overall basis
is adequate. Curb return radii have been confirmed and are generally adequate for small
service/delivery (FedEx, UPS) trucks and trash trucks.
10.3 Drive-Through Queuing Analysis
To confirm the adequacy of storage provided for the proposed drive-through lane, which consists of
17 vehicles, the results of drive-through queuing observations conducted at five (5) existing
comparative Chick-fil-A restaurants were utilized. The five (5) locations consisted of the following:
Chick-fil-A Tustin, located at 2889 Park Avenue
Chick-fil-A Orange, located at 2575 N. Tustin Street
Chick-fil-A Irvine, located at 6428 Irvine Boulevard
Chick-fil-A Laguna Hills, located at 24011 El Toro Road
Chick-fil-A Corona, located at 3555 Grand Oaks
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Drive-through queuing observations were conducted at each of the five (5) locations on a weekday
during the morning, mid-day and evening service periods, generally between the hours of 7:00 AM
and 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Saturday queuing observations
were also collected between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM at only the Laguna
Hills site and the Corona site.
Table 10-2 summarizes the results of the drive-through queuing analysis summary for the proposed
Project. Column one (1) presents the study sites and column two (2) presents the study site
locations. Column three (3) presents the observed 85th percentile queue, the observed 95th percentile
queue and the observed maximum queue for each site. Column four (4) compares the 85th percentile
queue for each site to the proposed drive-through lane storage and indicates whether or not the
proposed drive-through lane will provide adequate storage. It should be noted that the 85th
percentile queue is generally utilized when designing/sizing the length of the proposed drive-through
lane.
Review of column 3 of Table 10-2 indicates that the five (5) study sites experienced an 85th
percentile queue range between 6 vehicles and 13 vehicles. As shown in column 4 of Table 10-2,
the proposed Project will provide storage for up to 17 vehicles within the proposed drive-through
lane without encroaching into the drive aisle. Therefore, the 85th percentile expected queues can be
accommodated without interfering with internal circulation or causing congestion to the drive aisle.
It should be further noted that the proposed 17 vehicle storage drive-through lane can also
accommodate the observed 95th percentile queues and the observed maximum queues of the five (5)
study sites.
Even though it is anticipated that the proposed drive-through lane will accommodate all potential
queues on site; Chick-fil-A staff will implement the following program, on an as-needed basis
during their peak operating times, to further ensure that vehicles will not queue back onto the public
streets. The program consists of the following as provided by Chick-fil-A management staff:
“Our restaurants are staffed so that if the drive-thru queuing begins stacking onto the street, team
members go out and assist with ordering via Chick-fil-A’s iPad ordering system. Our operators
use the iPad ordering during our peak hours of 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and any additional time
when needed. The iPad ordering system allows team members to take orders, receive payment,
and assist with traffic movement within the parking lot.
Based on data from our other comparable stores, the iPad ordering system increases the CFA
drive thru speed of service by 30% than the typical speaker box. Putting people forward in the
drive-through is one of our biggest competitive advantages in the market because it personally
connects our team members with our valued guest. We want to continue this momentum by
building a platform to supporting current and future innovations that increase capacity and put
our people forward to care for our guest in every interaction. Our customers enjoy the face to
face ordering over the standard drive-thru experience.”
Appendix E presents the drive-through queuing study data for the five (5) existing comparative sites.
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TABLE 10-1
PROJECT DRIVEWAY PEAK HOUR LEVELS OF SERVICE SUMMARY
Project Driveway
Time
Period
Intersection
Control
Year 2020 Plus Project
Traffic Conditions
HCM LOS
A. Project Driveway No. 1 at AM One–Way 10.1 s/v B
Almond Avenue PM Stop 9.5 s/v A
B. Main Street at AM One–Way 18.1 s/v C
Project Driveway No. 2 PM Stop 14.8 s/v B
Note:
s/v = seconds per vehicle
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TABLE 10-2
DRIVE-THROUGH LANE QUEUING ANALYSIS SUMMARY
(1)
Study Site
(2)
Location
(3)
Number of Vehicles Observed
In The Drive-Through Lane
(4)
Proposed Project
85th
Percentile
95th
Percentile Maximum
Drive-Through
Lane Storage
Adequate For
85th Percentile
(Yes/No)
Chick-fil-A
(City of Tustin) 2889 Park Avenue, Tustin, CA 6 13 15 17 Yes
Chick-fil-A
(City of Orange) 2575 N. Tustin Street, Orange, CA 11 14 15 17 Yes
Chick-fil-A
(City of Irvine) 6428 Irvine Boulevard, Irvine, CA 8 10 12 17 Yes
Chick-fil-A
(City of Laguna Hills) 24011 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills, CA 11 14 17 17 Yes
Chick-fil-A
(City of Corona) 3555 Grand Oaks, Corona, CA 13 13 16 17 Yes
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11.0 RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS
For those intersections and roadway segments where projected traffic volumes are expected to result
in significant cumulative impacts, this report recommends traffic improvements that change the
intersection and/or roadway segments geometry to increase capacity. These capacity improvements
involve roadway widening and/or re-striping to reconfigure (add lanes) roadways to specific
approaches of a key intersection and/or roadway segments. The identified improvements are
expected to:
Address the impact of existing traffic, Project traffic and future non-project (ambient
traffic growth and Cumulative) traffic, and
Improve Levels of Service to an acceptable range and/or to pre-project conditions.
11.1 Existing Plus Project Traffic Conditions
The results of the “Existing Plus Project” intersection capacity analysis and daily roadway segment
analysis presented previously in Table 8-1 and Table 8-2, respectively, indicates that the proposed
Project will not significantly impact any of the five (5) key study intersections or the four (4) key
roadway segments. Given that there are no significant project impacts, no improvements are
required under Existing Plus Project traffic conditions.
11.2 Year 2020 Plus Project Traffic Conditions
The results of the “Year 2020 Cumulative Plus Project” intersection capacity analysis and daily
roadway segment analysis presented previously in Table 9-1 and Table 9-2, respectively, indicates
that the proposed Project will not significantly impact any of the five (5) key study intersections or
the four (4) key roadway segments. Given that there are no significant project impacts, no
improvements are required under Year 2020 Cumulative Plus Project traffic conditions.
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12.0 CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP)
This analysis is consistent with the requirements and procedures outlined in the current Orange
County Congestion Management Program (CMP). The CMP requires that a traffic impact analysis
be conducted for any project generating 2,400 or more daily trips, or 1,600 or more daily trips for
projects that directly access the CMP Highway System (HS). Per the CMP guidelines, this number
is based on the desire to analyze any impacts that will be 3.0% or more of the existing CMP highway
system facilities’ capacity.
However, as noted in this traffic study, the proposed Project is expected to generate 1,612 daily trips,
and thus does not meet the criteria required for a CMP traffic analysis. Therefore, it is concluded that
the proposed Project will not have any significant traffic impacts on the Congestion Management
Program Highway System.
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13.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Project Description – The Project site is generally located on the southwest quadrant of Main
Street and Almond Avenue in the City of Orange, California. The proposed Project proposes to
demolish the existing vacant structure on the site and construct a 4,563 SF Chick-fil-A restaurant
with drive-through window and drive-through queue storage of 17 vehicles. A total of 48
parking spaces will be provided on site and parking is restricted along both the Main Street and
Almond Avenue Project frontages. The proposed Project is expected to be constructed and fully
occupied by the Year 2020.
Access to the Project site will be provided via one (1) unsignalized, full-access driveway located
along Almond Avenue (Project Driveway No. 1) and one (1) unsignalized, right-turn in/right-
turn out only driveway located along Main Street (Project Driveway No. 2).
Study Scope – The five (5) key study intersections and four (4) key roadway segments selected
for evaluation were determined based on coordination with City of Orange Traffic Engineering
staff and application of the “51 or more peak hour trip threshold” criteria outlined in the City of
Orange Traffic Impact Analysis Guidelines, dated August 15, 2007. The intersections and
roadway segments listed below provide local access to the study area and define the extent of the
boundaries for this traffic impact investigation. It should be noted that each key study
intersection and roadway segment is located within the City of Orange.
Key Study Intersections
1. Main Street at Chapman Avenue
2. Feldner Road at Almond Avenue
3. Main Street at Almond Avenue
4. Batavia Street at Almond Avenue
5. Main Street at Palmyra Avenue
Key Roadway Segments
A. Main Street, between Chapman Avenue and Almond Avenue
B. Almond Avenue, between Feldner Road and Main Street
C. Almond Avenue, between Main Street and Batavia Street
D. Main Street, between Almond Avenue and Palmyra Avenue
Detailed peak hour level of service analyses were prepared for Existing Traffic Conditions,
Existing Plus Project Traffic Conditions, Year 2020 Cumulative Traffic Conditions, and Year
2020 Cumulative Plus Project Traffic Conditions at these locations.
Existing Traffic Conditions – All five (5) key study intersections currently operate at acceptable
LOS D or better during the AM and PM peak hours. All four (4) key roadway segments
currently operate at acceptable LOS A on a daily basis.
Project Trip Generation – The proposed Project is forecast to generate 1,612 daily trips, with 93
trips (47 inbound, 46 outbound) produced in the AM peak hour and 74 trips (38 inbound, 36
outbound) produced in the PM peak hour on a “typical” weekday.
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Cumulative Projects Traffic Characteristics – The eleven (11) cumulative projects are forecast to
generate a total of 16,634 daily trips, with 1,076 trips (133 inbound and 943 outbound) forecast
during the AM peak hour and 1,321 trips (945 inbound and 376 outbound) forecast during the
PM peak hour.
Existing Plus Project Traffic Conditions – The proposed Project will not significantly impact
any of the five (5) key study intersections, when compared to the LOS standards and significant
impact criteria specified in this report. The five (5) key study intersections currently operate and
are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable LOS during the AM and PM peak hours with
the addition of Project generated traffic to existing traffic.
The proposed Project will not significantly impact any of the four (4) key roadway segments
when compared to the LOS standards and significant impact criteria specified in this report. The
four (4) key roadway segments currently operate and are forecast to continue to operate at an
acceptable service level on a daily basis with the addition of Project generated traffic to existing
traffic.
Year 2020 Cumulative Plus Project Traffic Conditions – The proposed Project will not
significantly impact any of the five (5) key study intersections, when compared to the LOS
standards and significant impact criteria specified in this report. The five (5) key study
intersections currently operate and are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable LOS D or
better during the AM and PM peak hours with the addition of Project generated traffic to Year
2020 cumulative traffic.
The proposed Project will not significantly impact any of the four (4) key roadway segments on a
daily basis under Year 2020 Cumulative Plus Project traffic conditions. The four (4) key
roadway segments currently operate and are forecast to continue to operate at an acceptable level
of service on a daily basis with the addition of Project generated traffic to Year 2020 cumulative
traffic.
Site Access and Internal Circulation Evaluation – The proposed project driveways are forecast
to operate at acceptable LOS C or better during the AM and PM peak hours for Year 2020 traffic
conditions. As such, project access will be adequate. Motorists entering and exiting the Project
site will be able to do so comfortably, safely, and without undue congestion.
The on-site circulation layout of the proposed Project on an overall basis is adequate. Curb return
radii have been confirmed and are generally adequate for small service/delivery (FedEx, UPS)
trucks and trash trucks.
Drive-Through Queuing Analysis – The five (5) study sites experienced an 85th percentile queue
range between 6 vehicles and 13 vehicles. The proposed Project will provide storage for up to
17 vehicles within the proposed drive-through lane without encroaching into the drive aisle.
Therefore, the 85th percentile expected queues can be accommodated without interfering with
internal circulation or causing congestion to the drive aisle. It should be further noted that the
proposed 17 vehicle storage drive-through lane can also accommodate the observed 95th
percentile queues and the observed maximum queues of the five (5) study sites.
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Even though it is anticipated that the proposed drive-through lane will accommodate all potential
queues on site; Chick-fil-A staff will implement the following program, on an as-needed basis
during their peak operating times, to further ensure that vehicles will not queue back onto the
public streets. The program consists of the following as provided by Chick-fil-A management
staff:
“Our restaurants are staffed so that if the drive-thru queuing begins stacking onto the
street, team members go out and assist with ordering via Chick-fil-A’s iPad ordering
system. Our operators use the iPad ordering during our peak hours of 11:30 am to 1:30
pm and any additional time when needed. The iPad ordering system allows team
members to take orders, receive payment, and assist with traffic movement within the
parking lot.
Based on data from our other comparable stores, the iPad ordering system increases the
CFA drive thru speed of service by 30% than the typical speaker box. Putting people
forward in the drive-through is one of our biggest competitive advantages in the market
because it personally connects our team members with our valued guest. We want to
continue this momentum by building a platform to supporting current and future
innovations that increase capacity and put our people forward to care for our guest in
every interaction. Our customers enjoy the face to face ordering over the standard drive-
thru experience.”
Existing Plus Project Recommended Improvements – The proposed Project will not
significantly impact any of the five (5) key study intersections or the four (4) key roadway
segments. Given that there are no significant project impacts, no improvements are required
under Existing Plus Project traffic conditions.
Year 2020 Cumulative Plus Project Recommended Improvements – The proposed Project will
not significantly impact any of the five (5) key study intersections or the four (4) key roadway
segments. Given that there are no significant project impacts, no improvements are required
under Year 2020 Cumulative Plus Project traffic conditions.
Congestion Management Program (CMP) – The proposed Project will not have any significant
traffic impacts on the Congestion Management Program Highway System.