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Docusign Envelope ID: 09C95E24-C9A9-4E98-9506-CC8DFCE35C92 <br />Mr. Hurst <br />December 23, 2024 <br />Page 2 <br />C. Perform a trip generation to estimate the future traffic from the proposed development site based <br />on the ITE Trip Generation Manual and a distribution/assignment of generated trips to the study <br />intersections. Traffic will be forecasted for the site based on the following received information: <br />• Hotel <br />• Multi -family Apartments <br />• Hospital Parking (300 Spaces) <br />D. Forecast the baseline volumes from the data collection to the opening year and horizon year as <br />background traffic volumes before the trips are added for the proposed development site. The <br />background traffic volumes will be determined based on an annual growth rate applied to the <br />existing traffic volumes. Historical traffic data will be reviewed to estimate growth in this area and <br />consulted with the City of South Bend and INDOT. <br />• Additional background traffic information will be requested during the scoping meeting for any <br />developments that have been approved but not yet completed. <br />E. The Consultant will provide the preliminary assumptions to INDOT LaPorte District for review prior <br />to performing the vehicle capacity analysis. This will include growth rates, land use types, trip <br />generation, and trip distribution information. <br />F. Perform a vehicle capacity analysis (aka level -of -service analysis) and vehicle queue length analysis <br />using traffic analysis software (Highway Capacity Manual, Synchro, Sidra) for the following study <br />intersections, analysis time periods, and traffic volume scenarios: <br />Study Intersections <br />• Michigan Street & Main Street/Marion Street Roundabout <br />• Main Street & Marion Street/Site Driveway <br />• Main Street & Madison Street <br />• Michigan Street & Madison Street <br />• Madison Street & Site Driveway* <br />*Analysis volumes for the driveway will be determined based on trip generation, distribution, and assignment. <br />Analysis Time Periods <br />• Typical Weekday, AM Peak Hour <br />• Typical Weekday, PM Peak Hour <br />Traffic Volume Scenarios <br />• Scenario 1: Opening Year (2026) Traffic (Background Growth Only) <br />• Scenario 2: Opening Year (2026) Traffic + Proposed Development Site Traffic <br />• Scenario 3: Horizon Year (2036) Traffic + Proposed Development Site Traffic <br />G. Intersection analysis will evaluate up to three (3) alternatives for the Main Street & Marion <br />Street/Site Driveway to determine how to handle pedestrians and entering/exiting traffic. The <br />interaction and queuing between the Michigan Street & Main Street/Marion Street roundabout will <br />also be taken into account. <br />• Improvements, such as turn lanes, access control, and intersection control will be identified as <br />part of this task. <br />2024.03716 <br />