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BOLTON & MENK Real People. Real Solutions. MEMORANDUM Date: November 17, 2022 To: City of Ramsey From: Bryan Nemeth, P.E., PTOE 7533 Su nwood Drive NW Suite 206 Ramsey, MN 55303-5119 RE: West Armstrong Area Traffic Analysis — Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association (ARAA) City of Ramsey, MN City Project No.: 18-02 Development Considerations Ph: (763) 433-2851 Fax: (763) 427-0833 Bolton-Menk.com The West Armstrong Area reviewed is bordered on the north by Bunker Lake Boulevard, on the south by TH 10, on the east by Armstrong Boulevard, and on the west by the ARAA site. The proposed ARAA recreation facility represents a new type of land use within this area. A sports recreation facility has traffic peaking characteristics represented by the highest use starting in the PM peak hour and on weekends, with a high inbound and outbound volume (55% in, 45% out). This is a change from the employment district or light industrial land use which generates a higher outbound in the PM (31% in, 69% out). The proposed ARAA facility has an area of 175,500 square feet with a support building and future expansion of 13,000 square feet. According to the ITE Trip Generation Manual (Multipurpose Recreation Facility) the site would result in approximately 675 trips during the PM peak hour. Based on the comparison of forecasts between what was previously calculated for the West Armstrong area and the currently proposed land use, there is anticipated to be no difference in trips during the AM peak, but a significant difference in the PM peak. Bunker Lake Boulevard Improvement Considerations Roadway Section West of the Existing Median For Bunker Lake Boulevard, the 3-lane section west of the median (just west of Armstrong Boulevard) is still adequate, as the change in land use affects it minimally in the PM (approx. 25 trips), and even less in the AM. Right Turn Lanes Bunker Lake Boulevard eastbound traffic entering any of the sites south of Bunker Lake Boulevard is low; although, with the change in land use, there is a higher potential for use of an eastbound right turn lane at Ferret Street. The need for a right turn lane was reviewed based on 734 through vehicles on eastbound Bunker Lake Boulevard plus 20 vehicles turning right. The right turn lane was determined not to be needed. Bolton & Menk is an equal opportunity employer.