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7 A;1. '',E P -:a `') .E. ;TS intersections,missing data,or larger than expected 0 Once the updated Pleasanton traffic model is complete, decrease or increase in traffic volumes as compared to we will develop traffic projections for two scenarios prior data collection efforts. o using post processing techniques consistent with method outlined by National Cooperative lighway rAsl< 2 =\1STr1C3 !,'i rEC;SEC ION °PE({.;ruin; 0 Research Program(NCHRP). Fehr&Peers will create an existing morning and evening peak hour Synchro model that reflects current Existing Plus Approved Projects(EPAP) traffic signal timings,to be provided by City of Using the land use and roadway network information Pleasanton staff,and the most recent intersection El described above for the EPAP scenario,we will apply the pp y turning movement count effort.Our level of effort is model to develop morning and evening peak hour based on the Synchro network containing 53 turning movement forecasts at the intersections to be approximately 150 signalized intersections.We have included in the Synchro Model update(see Phase 2).The included 16 hours of staff time to spot-check traffic 0 raw model output will be adjusted based on guidance signal timing and phasing,lane configurations,and turn provided by NCHRP to adjust model-predicted pocket lengths in the field.Our efforts will prioritize a intersection approach volumes for differences between areas where roadway Improvements have been the base year model and the observed counts.The constructed since the preparation of the current resulting intersection forecasts will be formatted for Synchro model,including the Foothill Road interchange transfer into the Synchro intersection operations model. improvements and the Stoneridge Drive extension. General Plan Buildout Based on the updated Synchro networks,we will in Similar to the EPAP scenario,the General Plan Buildout evaluate peak hour intersection levels of service using scenario will represent the future land use and road the Highway Capacity Manual(HCM)2000 method and l 6 network assumptions developed earlier in the model provide a summary table for discussion purposes prior update process.The results will be post-processed as to the preparation of the draft Baseline Report.For -I described above and transferred to the Synchro model. locations that exceed the City's level of service standard, The transfer of volumes between the travel demand we will discuss if there are planned improvements. model and the Synchro model will be automated so that Fehr&Peers will also use Synchro 8.0 using the HCM it is efficient and the potential for errors is minimized. 2000 method to estimate the average and 95th percentile vehicle queues for the signalized 3'2 'r'i ` ; • "-1 4 t r(`L ''L fi`l• ' __ __ intersections.For locations where the average vehicle queue is calculated to exceed the available storage,we tt The following outlines specific tasks to prepare an will conduct peak period observations to confirm the updated baseline report.Some tasks would be calculated vehicle queues.We have assumed that up to El performed in tandem with the Phase 1 -Model Update ten(10)intersections would require field observations to tasks. confirm calculated queues. Tiering from the assessment of bicycle and pedestrian Fehr&Peers will review available data to be provided by collision assessment being prepared as part of the or identified by the City of Pleasanton,including update to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan,Fehr& previous transportation impact assessments,recent Peers will review available Statewide Highway traffic counts,and existing traffic signal timings.Based Integrated Record System(SWITRS)from the last five FA on our review of the data,we will develop a set of years. Synchro base parameters to use in the updated Synchro model.The results of this review will be summarized in a As part of this task we will prepare hot-spot graphics to technical memorandum for review and comment by identify high-collision locations,summarize primary City staff. collision factors,including speeding,improper turning and right-of-way violations. As part of this task we will also review the traffic counts 0 for reasonableness and flag data anomalies,if any,for As an optional task,we will perform field investigation at 1:9 discussion with City staff.Data anomalies include up to 10 locations and discuss with City staff potential volume imbalance between closely spaced counter-measures. tO 9 5