CORRIDOR STUDIES
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The main purpose of a corridor and impact analysis is to evaluate traffic impacts of future developments on an existing corridor. The corridor analysis estimates the number of new trips from anticipated developments that will be added to an existing facility to examine the changes in level of service (LOS). (More Description)
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Another activity conducted by NIRCC is the study of corridors. There are two basic types of studies that are used to evaluate different aspects of the corridors: corridor and impact analysis studies and corridor protection studies and plans.
The main purpose of a corridor and impact analysis is to evaluate traffic impacts of future developments on an existing corridor, as well as locations that are in need of current or future infrastructure improvements. The corridor analysis estimates the number of new trips from anticipated developments that will be added to an existing facility to examine the changes of service level. When service levels fall below acceptable levels, recommendations are tested to accommodate future traffic and relieve anticipated congestion problems along the corridor. Information provided by a corridor and impact analysis helps in developing a corridor protection plan that can be an efficient tool for mitigating potential congestion.
Corridor protection studies and plans evaluate and identify optimal access points along corridors for future developments and improvements. The adoptions of these plans facilitate efforts to resolve existing congestion and mitigate future problems. The recommendations from the plans aid local officials, planners, and developers during future development by protecting the integrity of the corridor from detrimental access.
Besides the traditional corridor studies which often only analyze one corridor or set of continuous corridors, NIRCC also performs a study called a sub-area analysis. A sub-area analysis analyzes a number of corridors within a given area or development. Information and materials produced by this type of analysis provide local policy-makers with an additional tool for assessing the impacts of new and expanding development to an area. The analysis focuses on assessing the current and future operating characteristics of the corridors and develops alternative strategies to improve safety and mitigate congestion. Staff looks at highway, transit, pedestrian and bicycle access as the major components of the analysis. Staff also evaluates how facilities, both within and outside of the analysis area, interact with each other and impact the current and future traffic patterns.
Another activity conducted by NIRCC is the study of corridors. There are two basic types of studies that are used to evaluate different aspects of the corridors: corridor and impact analysis studies and corridor protection studies and plans.
The main purpose of a corridor and impact analysis is to evaluate traffic impacts of future developments on an existing corridor, as well as locations that are in need of current or future infrastructure improvements. The corridor analysis estimates the number of new trips from anticipated developments that will be added to an existing facility to examine the changes of service level. When service levels fall below acceptable levels, recommendations are tested to accommodate future traffic and relieve anticipated congestion problems along the corridor. Information provided by a corridor and impact analysis helps in developing a corridor protection plan that can be an efficient tool for mitigating potential congestion.
Corridor protection studies and plans evaluate and identify optimal access points along corridors for future developments and improvements. The adoptions of these plans facilitate efforts to resolve existing congestion and mitigate future problems. The recommendations from the plans aid local officials, planners, and developers during future development by protecting the integrity of the corridor from detrimental access.
Besides the traditional corridor studies which often only analyze one corridor or set of continuous corridors, NIRCC also performs a study called a sub-area analysis. A sub-area analysis analyzes a number of corridors within a given area or development. Information and materials produced by this type of analysis provide local policy-makers with an additional tool for assessing the impacts of new and expanding development to an area. The analysis focuses on assessing the current and future operating characteristics of the corridors and develops alternative strategies to improve safety and mitigate congestion. Staff looks at highway, transit, pedestrian and bicycle access as the major components of the analysis. Staff also evaluates how facilities, both within and outside of the analysis area, interact with each other and impact the current and future traffic patterns.
