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WORKPLAN MEETINGS Task Force 2 Commissions / Committee 5 City Council 1 TASK 5—ANALYSIS OF The objective of this task is interactively prepare an analysis of the key alternatives to PLAN ALTERNATIVES Worm the planning process. Subtask 5.I -Traffic Trip Generation.Distribution and Assignmcpt Impact Assessment Develop trip generation estimates for up to three land use alternatives to be developed by the Task Force,including reductions to account for internal and non-motorized trips. The trip generation estimates will be based on national research conducted by Fehr&Peers for the EPA.This validated method relies on data from household travel surveys and GIS databases from six metropolitan regions. Statistical equations derived from the data revealed that the primary factors affecting reduction in automobile travel arc: • The total and relative amounts of population and employment on the site • The site density(floor area ratio) • The size of households and their auto ownership • The amount of employment within walking distance of the site • The pedestrian-friendliness (small blocks and sidewalks)of the site • The density of bus stops,presence or absence of a rail :station,and the access to employment within a 30-minute transit ride of the site These factors will be developed in consultation with the Planning Team to ensure that the trip generation estimates are consistent with the alternative plans. Determining the directions of approach and departure for traffic will be an iterative process.First,the general traffic distribution by land use type will be determined using available travel models for the area and existing travel patterns in the area. Separate distributions will be developed for the specific site uses (such as potential retail,office,and residential). Document the project's transportation characteristics including trip generation,distribution,and assignment in a technical memorandum for the Planning Team and City to review. Transportation Demand Model Use the City of Pleasanton's city-wide travel demand model,as modified to reflect the approved Housing Element. For this task,new data representing the land use and/or transportation system changes will be input to the model, and model output will be used in accordance with the model's documented procedures. Intersection turning movement forecasts,roadway segment forecasts and operations will be developed and evaluated. Document the model process and summarize the resulting intersection turning movement forecasts and road segment forecasts for the Planning Team and City to review. GATES <. .._-..T._ -.. +ASSOC IATES