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1 . Introduction <br /> a. Proposed Development <br /> The Pearson Farm Development is proposing to construct a new residential <br /> development located on the vacant land bounded by Puma Street, Alpine Drive, <br /> Trunk Highway (TH) 10, and Links at Northfork Golf Course in Ramsey, <br /> Minnesota. The development is currently proposed to include 98 townhomes and <br /> 246 single family homes for a total of 344 units. <br /> For the purposes of this study, the development is expected to be fully built and <br /> occupied by the 2040 forecast year. <br /> b. Purpose of Study <br /> The purpose of this study is to: <br /> i. Examine the existing operations of the surrounding study intersections. <br /> ii. Forecast the amount of traffic expected to be generated by the proposed <br /> development. <br /> iii. Determine the traffic impacts associated with the build out of the proposed <br /> development. <br /> The traffic impacts are studied on the roads and intersections where significant <br /> impact is anticipated and improvements are recommended where mitigation is <br /> needed. For those not familiar with the general concepts and terms associated <br /> with traffic engineering, The Language of Traffic Engineering guide is included <br /> in the Appendix. <br /> c. Study Objectives <br /> The objectives of this study are: <br /> i. Document how the study intersections and roadways currently operate. <br /> ii. Forecast the amount of traffic expected to be generated by the proposed <br /> development. <br /> iii. Determine how the study intersections and roadways will operate in the <br /> future AM and PM peak hours with the proposed development. <br /> iv. Recommend appropriate mitigation and operation measures to improve <br /> operations if deficiencies are identified within the development or on the <br /> study intersections. <br /> The study intersections closest to the proposed development were chosen for <br /> review as these will experience the greatest impact from traffic associated with <br /> the development. The study intersections include: <br /> i. Alpine Drive/Puma Street <br /> ii. Bunker Lake Boulevard/Puma Street <br /> iii. Alpine Drive/Site Access <br /> iv. Puma Street/Site Access <br /> Traffic Impact Study 1 CONSULTING <br /> Pearson Farm Residential Development <br />