ART - Route 7 Traffic Flow Study 2005

The document provides information on a traffic flow study conducted on Route 7. The study aims to understand the existing conditions along the corridor and identify any problems or issues. The document includes a graphic illustration of the corridor, showing entrance/exit volumes at driveways and frontage road improvements. The study uses the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual to estimate traffic flows into and out of individual driveways. Land use information for existing sites along Route 7 is also provided. Additionally, the document mentions the use of Synchro 6.0 traffic signal analysis software model to estimate levels of service and delays at the eight intersections along Route 7. This software helps in evaluating the effectiveness of the traffic signal timings and optimizing them for better traffic flow. The document discusses the rebalancing of peak hour turning movement volumes using collected traffic data. It also mentions the assessment of existing operating conditions, including level of service, delay, travel times, speeds, queue lengths, and accident statistics. The information gathered from the study, including the software analysis, will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of improvement alternatives for the corridor.