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�SRF To: Kurt Ulrich City Administrator From: Tom Sachi, PE, Associate Ashley Sherry, Engineer Date: January 6, 2022 Subject: Trott Brook Crossing EAW Traffic Study Review Introduction Memorandum SRF No. 15203 As requested, SRF has completed a traffic study for the proposed Trott Brook Crossing Housing Development in the City of Ramsey, MN (see Figure 1: Project Location). The main objectives of this study are to review existing traffic operations within the study area, evaluate impacts of the proposed and adjacent development under future conditions, and recommend any necessary improvements to accommodate the proposed development. The following information provides the assumptions, analysis, and recommendations offered for consideration. Existing Conditions Existing conditions were reviewed to establish a baseline to identify any future impacts associated with the proposed development. The evaluation of existing conditions includes a review of traffic volumes, roadway characteristics, and an intersection capacity analysis, which are summarized in the following sections. Data Collection Vehicle turning movement and pedestrian/bicyclist counts were collected by SRF during the weeks of October 18, 2021 and November 15, 2021 at the following intersections during the a.m. and p.m. peak periods: • Variolite Street NW / Alpine Drive • Nowthen Boulevard NW / 167th Avenue NW • Variolite Street NW / 161st Avenue NW • Nowthen Boulevard NW / 173rd Avenue NW • Variolite Street NW / 173rd Avenue NW • Nowthen Boulevard NW / 175th Avenue NW • Nowthen Boulevard NW / Ramsey Boulevard NW The turning movement counts were modified based on historical turning movement counts and historical average daily traffic counts to reflect typical year 2021 conditions (i.e. non COVID impacted) . www.srfconsu Iti ng.com 3701 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 100 I Minneapolis, MN 55416-3791 1763.475.0010 Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer