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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIA 7-Eleven1 MAY 8, 2025 IMPACT DESIGNS, INC. Prepared by: Nicholas Burns, PE TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS Castle Hayne 7-Eleven Convenience Store Castle Hayne, North Carolina Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |i Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................. iii 1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 1 1.1. Project Summary .............................................................................................................. 1 1.2. Existing Roadway Conditions .......................................................................................... 2 1.3. Driveway Location ............................................................................................................ 2 2. TRAFFIC VOLUME DEVELOPMENT..................................................................................... 7 2.1. Existing Traffic Volumes .................................................................................................. 7 2.2. Adjacent Development Traffic Volumes ......................................................................... 7 2.3. Projected Traffic Volumes ............................................................................................... 7 2.4. Proposed Development Traffic Volumes ........................................................................ 7 2.5. Future Build Traffic Volumes ......................................................................................... 8 3. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS ............................................................................................... 20 3.1. Turn Lane Analysis ........................................................................................................ 20 3.2. Intersection LOS Analysis .............................................................................................. 21 3.3. Capacity Analysis ............................................................................................................ 22 3.4. Queuing Analysis ............................................................................................................ 25 4. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................. 27 Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |ii Tables Table 1 – Study Area Summary .................................................................................................................... 2 Table 2 – Trip Generation ............................................................................................................................. 8 Table 3 – HCM 6th Edition LOS Criteria for Signalized & Unsignalized Intersections ............................ 21 Table 4 – Intersection Capacity Analysis Results ....................................................................................... 23 Table 5 – 2027 Queuing Analysis ............................................................................................................... 25 Figures Figure 1 – Project Location ........................................................................................................................... 3 Figure 2 – Conceptual Site Plan .................................................................................................................... 4 Figure 3 – Existing Lane Configuration ....................................................................................................... 5 Figure 4 – Existing (2024) Traffic Volumes ................................................................................................. 9 Figure 5 – Adjacent Development Traffic Volumes ................................................................................... 10 Figure 6 – No-Build (2027) Traffic Volumes ............................................................................................. 12 Figure 7 – Site Trip Distribution ................................................................................................................. 13 Figure 8 – Site Trip Assignment ................................................................................................................. 14 Figure 9 – Pass-By Distribution .................................................................................................................. 17 Figure 10 – Pass-By Trip Assignment ........................................................................................................ 18 Figure 11 – Build (2027) Traffic Volumes ................................................................................................. 19 Figure 12 – Proposed Lane Configuration .................................................................................................. 26 Appendices A) NCDOT Scoping Checklist B) Traffic Count Data C) Turn Lane Warrant Analysis D) Synchro Capacity Analysis Reports E) SimTraffic Analysis Reports F) Signal Warrant Analysis Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |iii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A traffic impact study was conducted for the proposed Castle Hayne 7-Eleven development in accordance with NCDOT guidelines. The proposed development is located on the south side of Holly Shelter Road, west of Barbados Boulevard, in Castle Hayne, North Carolina. The development is expected to consist of a 4,824 sq. ft. convenience store with 16 vehicle fueling stations and four truck fueling stations and is expected to be completed in 2027. Access to the site is to be provided via a full movement connection to Barbados Boulevard for passenger vehicle traffic and two connections to Barbados Boulevard for truck traffic: a one-way ingress and a one-way egress. The study was determined through coordination with NCDOT and consists of the following intersections:  Holly Shelter Road and I-40 Eastbound Ramps  Holly Shelter Road and I-40 Westbound Ramps  Holly Shelter Road and Barbados Boulevard  Barbados Boulevard and Access A  Barbados Boulevard and Access B  Barbados Boulevard and Access C For the purpose of this analysis, the study intersections listed above were analyzed under the following scenarios:  Existing (2024) Conditions  No-Build (2027) Conditions  Build (2027) Conditions Traffic operations during the AM and PM peak hours were modeled for each scenario. The results of each scenario were compared to determine impacts from background traffic growth and the proposed development. The capacity analysis indicates that all approaches at the signalized ramp terminal intersections are expected to operate at LOS D or better in all scenarios. Operations under Build conditions are expected to be similar to the No-Build operations in both peak hours. The unsignalized intersection of Holly Shelter Road and Barbados Boulevard is expected to operate with high side street delay in the PM peak hour of the No-Build scenario and both peak hours of the Build scenario. As mentioned previously, the intersection meets the MUTCD volume-based signal warrants under Build conditions. Consequently, it is recommended that the intersection be signalized and coordinated with the other corridor signals as mitigation for the increase in side street delay caused by the proposed development. With this improvement, the overall intersection is anticipated to operate at LOS B in both peak hours. The queueing analysis indicates that the queue in the eastbound right turn lane on Holly Shelter Road at Barbados Boulevard is expected to exceed the existing 125 feet of storage with the new traffic signal under Build conditions. It is recommended that the turn lane be extended to provide 250 feet of storage. Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |iv Recommendations:  Construct a southbound right turn lane on Barbados Boulevard at Access A with maximum storage and taper extending to Holly Shelter Road.  Install a traffic signal at Holly Shelter Road and Barbados Boulevard.  Extend the eastbound right turn lane on Holly Shelter Road at Barbados Boulevard to provide 215 feet of storage. Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |1 1. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this report is to summarize the traffic impact analysis that was completed for the proposed Castle Hayne 7-Eleven development in Castle Hayne, North Carolina. The study was developed in accordance with NCDOT guidelines. The purpose of the study is to determine the potential impact to the surrounding transportation system caused by the traffic generated by the development. This report summarizes the procedures and findings of the traffic impact study. 1.1. Project Summary The proposed development is located on the south side of Holly Shelter Road, west of Barbados Boulevard, in Castle Hayne, North Carolina. The development is expected to consist of a 4,824 sq. ft. convenience store with 16 vehicle fueling stations and four truck fueling stations and is expected to be completed by 2027. This traffic impact study analyzes the effects of the additional traffic associated with the proposed development during the weekday AM (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM) and the weekday PM (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) peak periods. The study area for the purpose of the analysis includes:  Holly Shelter Road and I-40 Eastbound Ramps  Holly Shelter Road and I-40 Westbound Ramps  Holly Shelter Road and Barbados Boulevard  Barbados Boulevard and Access A  Barbados Boulevard and Access B  Barbados Boulevard and Access C Refer to Figures 1 and 2 for the site location and the conceptual site plan. For the purpose of this analysis, the study intersections listed above were analyzed under the following scenarios:  Existing (2024) Conditions  No-Build (2027) Conditions  Build (2027) Conditions Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |2 1.2. Existing Roadway Conditions The primary roadways within the study area are Holly Shelter Road and Barbados Boulevard. A summary of their existing characteristics is shown in Table 1. Table 1 – Study Area Summary Facility Name Route # Typical Cross Section Posted Speed Limit Maintained By AADT Holly Shelter Road SR 1002 3-lane undivided 45/55 MPH NCDOT 5,900 (2023) Barbados Boulevard N/A 2-lane undivided 45 MPH Local No Data Refer to Figure 3 for an illustration of the existing lane geometry and traffic control at the study intersections. 1.3. Future Roadway Conditions The adjacent developments, Holly Shelter Industrial Park (Phase 1) and Blue Tank Residential, are expected to be completed prior to the completion of the Castle Hayne 7-Eleven project. These adjacent developments are required to make the following improvements as mitigation for their impact on the network.  Install a traffic signal at Holly Shelter Road and I-40 Eastbound Ramps  Install a traffic signal at Holly Shelter Road and I-40 Westbound Ramps  Extend the northbound right turn lane on the I-40 Westbound off-ramp to provide 400 feet of storage. These mitigation measures were considered background improvements and were assumed to be completed prior to the completion of the Castle Hayne 7-Eleven development. The assumed future roadway conditions are illustrated in Figure 4. 1.4. Driveway Location Access to the site is to be provided via a full movement connection to Barbados Boulevard for passenger vehicle traffic and two connections to Barbados Boulevard for truck traffic: a one-way ingress and a one- way egress. 3+1 DSL3+1 DSL ELECTRANS. 9350 (GEN 2)-CST-CFL 4,824 SF (SIPS) 6.4± ACRES 29 PARKS 5 TRUCK PARKS 5 DEF EXIT THIS SIDE ONLY CLEARANCE 16'-6" 20,000 GAL DSL 7,000 GAL DEF 20,000 GAL DSL 12,000 GAL DSLPUL 8,000 GAL 20,000 GAL RUL 19 55 NORMAL STRENGTH ASPHALT - 3,350 SY NORMAL STRENGTH CONCRETE - 500 SY HIGH STRENGTH ASPHALT - 3,600 SY HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE - 2,750 SY PAVING TABLE SKETCH PLAN HOLLY SHELTER RD - CASTLE HAYNE NC SCALE: 1"=60' DATE: 11/14/24 Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |7 2. TRAFFIC VOLUME DEVELOPMENT 2.1. Existing Traffic Volumes Existing turning movement counts were conducted at the intersections during the weekday AM (7:00 AM to 9:00 AM) and weekday PM (4:00 PM to 6:00 PM) peak periods mostly in December 2024. The existing (2024) traffic volumes are illustrated in Figure 5. Refer to Appendix B for a copy of the raw traffic count data. 2.2. Adjacent Development Traffic Volumes Two adjacent developments are expected to be completed either prior to or concurrently with the completion of the proposed project. Phase 1 of the Holly Shelter Industrial Park development, located to the south of Holly Shelter Road and east of Diamond Shamrock Road, is expected to consist of up to 562,500 square feet of industrial use to be completed by 2027. Refer to Figure 6 for an illustration of the Holly Shelter Industrial Park (Phase 1) volumes on the study network. The Blue Tank Residential development, located to the south of Holly Shelter Road and west of Blue Clay Road, is expected to consist of 263 townhomes and 240 multifamily units to be completed by 2027. Refer to Figure 7 for an illustration of the Blue Tank Residential volumes on the study network. 2.3. Projected Traffic Volumes Based on coordination with NCDOT, a 1.5% annual growth was applied to the 2024 counts to project traffic volumes for the future year (2027). This growth rate was applied to account for all background growth in the area without any adjacent and/or the proposed development. Refer to Figure 8 for an illustration of the No- Build (2027) traffic volumes. 2.4. Proposed Development Traffic Volumes As mentioned previously, the proposed development is expected to consist of a 4,824 sq. ft. convenience store with 16 vehicle fueling stations and four truck fueling. The project is expected to be completed by 2027. The trip generation potential for the development was estimated utilizing methodology contained within the ITE’s Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition. Utilizing ITE equations for ITE Code 945, traffic volumes were generated for the weekday daily, the weekday AM peak hour, and the weekday PM peak hour. Refer to Table 2 for a summary of the trip generation potential of the proposed development. Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |8 Table 2 – Trip Generation ITE Land Use (Code) Density Independent Variable Daily Traffic AM Peak PM Peak Enter Exit Enter Exit Convenience Store/Gas Station (GFA 4-5.5k) (ITE Code 945) 20 Vehicle Fueling Positions 5,143 270 271 228 227 Truck Trips (2% of total trips) 103 5 5 5 5 Pass By Trips [capped at 10% of Holly Shelter Road peak hour volume] 127 127 121 121 Total Primary Passenger Vehicle Trips 138 139 102 101 Site traffic associated with the proposed development was distributed and assigned to the roadway network based upon existing travel patterns and are summarized below: Passenger Vehicles  25% to/from the west via Holly Shelter Road  10% to/from the east via Holly Shelter Road  40% to/from I-40 Westbound  20% to/from I-40 Eastbound  5% to/from the south via Barbados Boulevard Trucks  10% to/from the east via Holly Shelter Road  50% to/from I-40 Westbound  40% to/from I-40 Eastbound Refer to Figures 9 through 14 for illustrations of the site trip distributions and assignments for the proposed development. 2.5. Future Build Traffic Volumes The site generated traffic volumes were added to the No-Build traffic volumes to determine the Build traffic volumes. The Build (2027) volumes are illustrated in Figure 15. Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |20 3. TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS 3.1. Turn Lane Analysis A turn lane analysis was conducted for the site accesses utilizing the Build (2027) traffic volumes. Based on build out volumes, a right turn lane is warranted on Barbados Boulevard at Access A. Based on the NCDOT nomograph, the right turn lane should be constructed with 175 feet of storage; however, due to the limited distance, it is recommended that the new right turn lane be constructed with maximum storage and taper extending to Holly Shelter Road. Refer to Appendix C for the turn lane warrants with volumes graphed. 3.2. Signal Warrant Analysis A signal warrant analysis was performed for the intersection of Holly Shelter Road and Barbados Boulevard under the Build (2027) conditions. Volumes were developed for each hour that counts were collected: from 6 AM to 7 PM. Using hourly distributions for each land use found in the ITE Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition appendix, site trips for both the adjacent developments and the proposed 7-Eleven development were generated for each hour and then added to the No-Build (2027) volumes. Based on the signal warrant analysis, the intersection meets MUTCD Signal Warrants 1, 2, and 3 in the Build scenario. Refer to Appendix F for details on the volume development and for the signal warrant analysis spreadsheets. Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |21 3.3. Intersection LOS Analysis Using the existing, no-build, and build traffic volumes, intersection analyses were conducted for the study intersections under Existing (2024) conditions, No-Build (2027) conditions, and Build (2027) conditions. This analysis of the signalized and unsignalized intersections was conducted using the Transportation Research Board’s Highway Capacity Manual 6th Edition (HCM 6th Edition) methodologies of the Synchro, Version 11 software. The roundabouts were analyzed utilizing the Sidra Intersection, Version 9.1. Intersection level of service (LOS) grades range from LOS A to LOS F, which are directly related to the level of control delay at the intersection and characterize the operational conditions of the intersection traffic flow. LOS A operations typically represent ideal, free-flow conditions where vehicles experience little to no delays, and LOS F operations typically represent poor, forced-flow (bumper-to-bumper) conditions with high vehicular delays, and are generally considered undesirable. Table 3 summarizes the HCM 6th Edition control delay thresholds associated with each LOS grade for signalized and unsignalized intersections. Table 3 – HCM 6th Edition LOS Criteria for Signalized & Unsignalized Intersections Signalized Intersections Unsignalized Intersections LOS Control Delay per Vehicle (seconds) LOS Control Delay per Vehicle (seconds) A ≤ 10 A ≤ 10 B > 10 and ≤ 20 B > 10 and ≤ 15 C > 20 and ≤ 35 C > 15 and ≤ 25 D > 35 and ≤ 55 D > 25 and ≤ 35 E > 55 and ≤ 80 E > 35 and ≤ 50 F > 85 F > 50 A PHF of 0.90 and heavy vehicle percentage of 2% were applied to all movements for the purpose of this analysis with the exception of the turning movements into and out of the truck accesses which were assumed to be 100% heavy vehicles. Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |22 3.4. Capacity Analysis The results of the capacity analysis for the study intersections under existing traffic control are summarized below in Table 4. Refer to Appendix D for the detailed capacity analysis reports. Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |23 Table 4 – Intersection Capacity Analysis Results Intersections Approach Movement LOS (Delay in seconds per vehicle) Existing (2024) No-Build (2027) Build (2027) Build Improved (2027) AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM Holly Shelter Road & I-40 Eastbound Ramps EB T - - C (24.2) C (20.6) C (26.9) C (22.1) C (26.9) C (22.1) R - - B (11.8) B (10.6) B (12.4) B (11.1) B (12.4) B (11.1) Approach - - B (15.9) B (15.6) B (17.7) B (16.8) B (17.7) B (16.8) WB L A (8.1) A (8.2) D (43.3) C (32.1) D (41.9) C (32.5) D (41.8) C (33.0) T - - A (6.2) A (3.3) A (7.6) A (4.0) A (7.2) A (3.7) Approach - - C (21.0) B (12.9) C (21.4) B (13.6) C (21.2) B (13.7) NB L E (37.4) E (44.9) C (31.4) D (38.8) C (30.2) D (38.5) C (30.2) D (38.5) R A (9.6) A (9.6) D (40.0) D (42.7) D (41.4) D (46.3) D (41.4) D (46.3) Approach - - D (37.1) D (41.0) D (38.1) D (43.4) D (38.1) D (43.4) Overall - - C (21.4) B (15.9) C (22.5) B (17.2) C (22.4) B (17.2) Holly Shelter Road & I-40 Westbound Ramps EB T - - A (8.1) B (18.2) B (10.6) C (21.7) A (9.6) C (21.7) R - - A (1.3) A (0.3) A (1.0) A (0.3) A (1.6) A (0.3) Approach - - A (7.3) B (14.3) A (9.6) B (17.6) A (8.7) B (17.6) WB L A (7.7) A (7.7) D (39.9) D (43.1) D (44.7) D (46.3) D (44.2) D (48.0) T - - B (10.5) B (16.7) B (11.3) B (18.0) A (7.9) B (13.2) Approach - - B (13.9) C (22.2) B (17.4) C (24.8) B (14.5) C (21.6) NB L D (31.5) F (135.8) D (40.1) D (37.8) D (40.1) D (37.8) D (40.1) D (37.8) R B (10.5) B (12.1) B (19.7) B (15.7) C (20.3) B (15.8) C (20.3) B (15.8) Approach - - C (30.1) C (26.4) C (29.5) C (26.0) C (29.5) C (26.0) Overall - - B (18.6) C (22.7) B (19.9) C (24.0) B (18.6) C (22.7) Holly Shelter Road & Barbados Boulevard EB T - - - - - - B (11.6) B (13.4) R - - - - - - A (0.2) A (0.1) Approach A (7.2) B (10.6) WB L A (8.1) A (8.5) A (9.0) A (9.3) A (9.9) B (10.1) B (10.5) B (10.8) T - - - - - - B (11.8) B (12.8) Approach - - - - - - B (11.6) B (12.6) NB LR B (14.1) C (21.9) C (23.5) F (59.8) F (242.4) F (531.7) D (36.7) D (39.4) Overall - - - - - - B (14.2) B (16.4) Barbados Boulevard & Access A EB LR Analyzed under Build conditions only. B (12.2) B (11.0) - - NB LT A (8.2) A (7.8) - - SB T - - - - R - - - - Barbados Boulevard & Access B EB LR Analyzed under Build conditions only. B (10.6) B (10.0) - - NB T - - - - SB T - - - - Barbados Boulevard & Access C NB LT Analyzed under Build conditions only. A (8.6) A (8.2) - - SB TR - - - - Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |24 The capacity analysis indicates that all approaches at the signalized ramp terminal intersections are expected to operate at LOS D or better in all scenarios. Operations under Build conditions are expected to be similar to the No-Build operations in both peak hours. The unsignalized intersection of Holly Shelter Road and Barbados Boulevard is expected to operate with high side street delay in the PM peak hour of the No-Build scenario and both peak hours of the Build scenario. As mentioned previously, the intersection meets the MUTCD volume-based signal warrants under Build conditions. Consequently, it is recommended that the intersection be signalized and coordinated with the other corridor signals as mitigation for the increase in side street delay caused by the proposed development. With this improvement, the overall intersection is anticipated to operate at LOS B in both peak hours. Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |25 3.5. Queuing Analysis A queuing analysis was also completed for all no-build and build-improved traffic. Reported in Table 5 is the maximum queue for each turn lane and side street approach. Additional storage is recommended where the site traffic introduced in the Build scenario extends the queue beyond the available storage. Refer to Appendix E for the detailed SimTraffic reports. Table 5 – 2027 Queuing Analysis Intersections Lane Group Storage (feet) Max Queue (feet) AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour No-Build Build Improved No-Build Build Improved 95th %-ile Max Queue 95th %-ile Max Queue 95th %-ile Max Queue 95th %-ile Max Queue Holly Shelter Road & I-40 Eastbound Ramps EB-R 150 230 211 230 216 142 129 143 221 WB-L Full 231 304 263 301 228 291 251 322 NB-L Full 78 233 78 259 66 138 66 178 NB-R 25 146 125 173 125 84 109 105 121 Holly Shelter Road & I-40 Wetbound Ramps EB-R Full 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 WB-L 200 75 109 127 171 147 207 197 241 NB-L Full 245 297 245 275 321 359 321 336 NB-R 400 167 218 207 239 214 286 246 272 Holly Shelter Road & Barbados Boulevard EB-R 125 0 2 0 147 0 0 0 204 WB-L 225 2 26 57 110 1 23 44 91 NB-LR Full 17 50 226 133 103 115 251 134 Barbados Boulevard & Access A EB-[LR] Full - - 43 220 - - 30 191 NB-[L]T Full - - 1 46 - - 1 85 SB-[R] Full - - 0 18 - - 0 11 Barbados Boulevard & Access B EB-[LR] Full - - 1 71 - - 1 78 Barbados Boulevard & Access C NB-[L]T Full - - 0 11 - - 0 19 The queueing analysis indicates that the queue in the eastbound right turn lane on Holly Shelter Road at Barbados Boulevard is expected to exceed the existing 125 feet of storage with the new traffic signal under Build conditions. It is recommended that the turn lane be extended to provide 215 feet of storage. Figure 16 shows the proposed lane configurations and traffic control for the Build (2027) conditions. Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |27 4. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS A traffic impact study was conducted for the proposed Castle Hayne 7-Eleven development in accordance with NCDOT guidelines. The proposed development is located on the south side of Holly Shelter Road, west of Barbados Boulevard, in Castle Hayne, North Carolina. The development is expected to consist of a 4,824 sq. ft. convenience store with 16 vehicle fueling stations and four truck fueling staions and is expected to be completed in 2027. Access to the site is to be provided via a full movement connection to Barbados Boulevard for passenger vehicle traffic and two connections to Barbados Boulevard for truck traffic: a one-way ingress and a one-way egress. The study was determined through coordination with NCDOT and consists of the following intersections:  Holly Shelter Road and I-40 Eastbound Ramps  Holly Shelter Road and I-40 Westbound Ramps  Holly Shelter Road and Barbados Boulevard  Barbados Boulevard and Access A  Barbados Boulevard and Access B  Barbados Boulevard and Access C For the purpose of this analysis, the study intersections listed above were analyzed under the following scenarios:  Existing (2024) Conditions  No-Build (2027) Conditions  Build (2027) Conditions Traffic operations during the AM and PM peak hours were modeled for each scenario. The results of each scenario were compared to determine impacts from background traffic growth and the proposed development. The capacity analysis indicates that all approaches at the signalized ramp terminal intersections are expected to operate at LOS D or better in all scenarios. Operations under Build conditions are expected to be similar to the No-Build operations in both peak hours. The unsignalized intersection of Holly Shelter Road and Barbados Boulevard is expected to operate with high side street delay in the PM peak hour of the No-Build scenario and both peak hours of the Build scenario. As mentioned previously, the intersection meets the MUTCD volume-based signal warrants under Build conditions. Consequently, it is recommended that the intersection be signalized and coordinated with the other corridor signals as mitigation for the increase in side street delay caused by the proposed development. With this improvement, the overall intersection is anticipated to operate at LOS B in both peak hours. The queueing analysis indicates that the queue in the eastbound right turn lane on Holly Shelter Road at Barbados Boulevard is expected to exceed the existing 125 feet of storage with the new traffic signal under Build conditions. It is recommended that the turn lane be extended to provide 250 feet of storage. Castle Hayne 7-Eleven |28 Recommendations:  Construct a southbound right turn lane on Barbados Boulevard at Access A with maximum storage and taper extending to Holly Shelter Road.  Install a traffic signal at Holly Shelter Road and Barbados Boulevard.  Extend the eastbound right turn lane on Holly Shelter Road at Barbados Boulevard to provide 215 feet of storage.