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GEMINI SOLAR PROJECT Bureau of Land Management Transportation and Traffic Technical Report N-84631
Prepared For: Panorama Environmental 717 Market Street, Suite 650 San Francisco, CA 94103
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2030 Main Street, Suite 1200 Irvine, CA 92614 (949) 794-1180
Contact: Meghan Macias, TE [email protected]
Prepared March 2019 Revised December 2019 Gemini Solar Project Transportation and Traffic Technical Report
Table of Contents
Acronyms and Abbreviations ...... iii 1 INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1.1 Purpose ...... 1 1.2 Project Location ...... 1 1.3 Applicant Proposed Action ...... 1 2 REGULATORY BACKGROUND ...... 4 2.1 Federal ...... 4 2.1.1 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49 ...... 4 2.1.2 Executive Order 11644 ...... 4 2.2 State ...... 4 2.2.1 Nevada Department of Transportation ...... 4 2.3 Local ...... 4 2.3.1 Southern Nevada Strong Regional Plan ...... 4 2.3.2 Regional Transportation Plan 2013-2035 ...... 4 2.3.3 Clark County Comprehensive Master Plan ...... 5 2.4 Outreach to Transportation Agencies with Authority in the Project Area ...... 5 3 BASELINE CONDITIONS ...... 6 3.1 Regional and Local Roadway Facilities ...... 6 3.2 Existing Traffic Volumes and Levels of Service ...... 7 3.3 Project Access ...... 7 3.3.1 Regional Access ...... 7 3.3.2 Local Access ...... 7 3.4 Public Transportation ...... 7 3.4.1 Rail ...... 7 3.4.2 Airports ...... 9 4 DIRECT AND INDIRECT EFFECTS AND MITIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS...... 9 4.1 Introduction ...... 9 4.1.1 Construction Phase ...... 9 4.1.2 Operations Phase ...... 15 4.2 Recommendations ...... 15 4.2.1 Alternate Route #2 Daily Traffic ...... 16 4.2.2 Traffic Control Scenarios ...... 16 4.2.3 Road Repairs ...... 16 4.2.4 Motorist Information and Construction Area Signs ...... 16 4.2.5 Carpooling ...... 17 4.2.6 Park Outreach ...... 17 4.2.7 Public Communication and Media ...... 17 4.3 Conclusions ...... 17 5 References ...... 18
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FIGURE 1: PROJECT LOCATION ...... 2 FIGURE 2: PROPOSED ACTION AND ADDITIONAL POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AREAS ...... 3 FIGURE 3: ROUTES TO AND FROM THE PROJECT SITE ...... 11
Tables
TABLE 1. EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS AND ROADS IN THE PROJECT AREA ...... 6 TABLE 2. EXISTING TRAFFIC VOLUMES AND ROADWAY OPERATION ...... 8 TABLE 3. GEMINI SOLAR PROJECT PEAK CONSTRUCTION DAILY TRIP GENERATION ...... 12 TABLE 4. PEAK HOUR AND DAILY ROADWAY OPERATION WITH PEAK CONSTRUCTION TRIPS ...... 13
Appendices
APPENDIX A – EXISTING TRAFFIC VOLUME DATA
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Acronyms and Abbreviations BLM Bureau of Land Management gen-tie generation tie lines I-15 Interstate 15 kV kilovolt LOS Level of Service MW megawatt MWac megawatt alternating current NDOT Nevada Department of Transportation O&M operations and maintenance PCE passenger car equivalent PV photovoltaic ROW right-of-way RTC Regional Transportation Commission TWLTL two-way left-turn lane
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
This Transportation and Traffic Technical Report has been prepared for the proposed Gemini Solar Project (Project). The purpose of this report is to identify potential impacts on existing transportation infrastructure and traffic associated with the construction and operation of the Project, and to provide recommendations on road upgrades or other improvements to minimize effects.
1.2 Project Location
The Project is located on public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in the northeastern portion of the Mojave Desert, approximately 33 miles (53 kilometers) northeast of the Las Vegas metropolitan area, in an unincorporated area of Clark County, Nevada (Figure 1). The Project site is situated immediately south of the Moapa River Indian Reservation and less than a half mile (0.8 kilometer) southeast of Interstate 15 (I-15), off of Valley of Fire Road, within the Paiute Point and Dry Lake United States Geological Survey 7.5-minute topographic quadrangles. The Project is located within Mount Diablo Meridian, Nevada, T.17S., R.64E., secs. 10-15, 25, and 36; T.17S., R.65E., secs. 7-9, 16-21, 28-33; T.18S., R.64E., secs. 1 and 2; and T.18S., R.65E., secs. 4-5.
1.3 Applicant Proposed Action
This Project includes the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of an approximately 690-megawatt (MW) alternating current (MWac) photovoltaic (PV) solar project and ancillary facilities on approximately 7,100 acres (2,873 hectares). A larger area encompassing 10,670 acres (4,318 hectares) was surveyed in order to define alternative configurations of approximately 7,100 acres (2,873 hectares) that reduce environmental effects. The solar field is divided into development areas, labeled A through G, as shown in Figure 2. The primary access road for the Project during both construction and operation would be Valley of Fire Road. Project components include on-site, off-site, and temporary facilities needed during Project construction. The major on-site facilities are comprised of solar array blocks, substations, operations and maintenance facilities. Each array block would have an integrated battery energy storage system, inverters, and medium voltage transformers.
Electricity generated by the Project would be interconnected to the NV Energy transmission system via overhead generation tie (gen-tie) lines extending from the Project substations to NV Energy’s Crystal Substation (N-74575), located less than 4 miles (6 kilometers) west of the Project. The proposed gen-tie lines would consist of a 230 kilovolt (kV) circuit for delivery of 440-MW to NV Energy Balancing Authority (at Crystal Substation) and a 500 kV circuit for delivery of 250-MW to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power 500 kV transmission line (N-10683) at the Harry Allen Substation connected through Crystal Substation. The proposed on-site facilities include 34.5 kV overhead and underground collector lines, a 2-acre (0.8-hectare) operations and maintenance (O&M) facility, three substations, internal access roads, access roads along gen-tie lines, a perimeter road, perimeter fencing, water storage tanks for fire protection, drainage control features, and improvements to the existing NV Energy facilities to support interconnection.
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Figure 1: Project Location
Sources: (Louis Berger, 2018; Esri, 2006; USGS, 2017; The National Map and USGS, 2017; Esri, 2017; Tele Atlas North America, Inc., 2010; Tele Atlas North America, Inc., 2010)
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Figure 2: Proposed Action and Additional Potential Development Areas
Sources: (Wilderness Institute, College of Forestry and Conservation, University of Montana, 2010; USDA-FSA- APFO Aerial Photography Field Office, 2017; Clark County Nevada GIS Management Office, 2018)
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During construction and operations, water could be obtained through the purchase of an existing appropriation that is accessed through a new well on the Project site, a permanent water pipeline from the Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza, or via trucking water onto the site. 2 REGULATORY BACKGROUND
2.1 Federal
2.1.1 Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49
Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Subtitle B, Parts 171-173, 177-178, 350-359, 397.9 and Appendices A through G address safety considerations for the transport of goods, materials, and substances and governs the transportation of hazardous materials, including types of materials and marking of the transportation vehicles.
2.1.2 Executive Order 11644
Executive Order 1164 issued on February 8, 1972, establishes policies and provide for procedures to ensure control and direction of off-road vehicle use on public lands. The executive order seeks to protect resources on public lands, promote safety of all users on public lands, and minimize conflicts among various uses on public lands.
2.2 State
2.2.1 Nevada Department of Transportation
The use of state highway rights-of-way for purposes other than transportation (e.g., utility installation) requires an encroachment permit. The application would be submitted to the Las Vegas District Office, whose jurisdiction includes the Project site. According to the Traffic Impact Study Requirements in the Nevada DOT Terms and Conditions Relating to Right-of-Way Occupancy Permits, acceptable Level of Service (LOS) “C” is the design objectives for Roadway capacity.
2.3 Local
2.3.1 Southern Nevada Strong Regional Plan
Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada, along with 13 regional partners, administer the Southern Nevada Strong Regional Plan. The purpose of the plan is to develop regional support for long-term economic success and stronger communities by integrating reliable transportation, quality housing for all income levels, and job opportunities throughout Southern Nevada (Southern Nevada Strong, 2018).
2.3.2 Regional Transportation Plan 2013-2035
The Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) is a comprehensive and long-range plan for the transportation system in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. It details the transportation investment
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needed between now and the year 2035 for road, transit, and bicycle/pedestrian projects (RTCSNV, 2012).
2.3.3 Clark County Comprehensive Master Plan
2.3.3.1 Overview The Clark County Comprehensive Master Plan is a long-term general policy plan for the physical development of unincorporated Clark County, satisfying the requirements of Nevada Revised Statute 278.160. The plan is a living document and its elements are updated according to the planning process (Clark County, 2015).
2.3.3.2 Transportation Element The Transportation Element establishes regional transportation goals and policies, and implementation measures for various modes of transportation (Clark County , 2016).
2.3.3.3 Northeast Clark County Land Use Plan The Land Use Element includes long-range plans for 11 unincorporated towns and communities in Clark County. The following goals and policies related to transportation and circulation are provided in the Northeast Clark County Land Use Plan (Clark County , 2012).
• Policy 15.1: All development proposals should demonstrate compliance with the goals and policies of the Clark County Transportation Element. • Policy 15.3: Encourage ride sharing in areas of heavy travel demand.
2.3.3.4 Clark County Minimum Road Design Standards for Non-Urban Roadways The Road Design Standards provide for the regulation of road improvements in non-urban areas of Clark County. According to Section 6.1.10, the minimum acceptable level of service for all roadway classifications is LOS “C.”
2.4 Outreach to Transportation Agencies with Authority in the Project Area
As part of the review process, the following agencies were contacted regarding permitting for the Project and concerns to be addressed:
• Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT): As the state agency in charge of regulating the State Highway system and associated public rights-of-way, the Project Applicant is coordinating with NDOT to obtain approval of a Right-of-Way (ROW) Occupancy Permit to allow for an overhead transmission line crossing of I-15. • Moapa River Indian Reservation: The Project Applicant has conducted outreach with the Tribal Administration and Tribal Council of the Moapa Band of Paiutes. • Clark County Public Works: The County maintains a portion of Valley of Fire Road within the Moapa River Indian Reservation leading to the Project site from Interstate 15 and would review modifications to that segment of the road. As such, the Project Applicant has coordinated with Denis Cederburg, Clark County Public Works Director and County Engineer, and with Public Works staff member Duane Ako. • Union Pacific Railroad: Crossing permits would be obtained to allow vehicles to cross railroad ROW while servicing transmission lines from the solar arrays, and for the transmission lines to cross the railroad to connect to the Crystal Substation.
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• Nevada State Parks and United States National Park Service: Outreach has begun concerning the alternative access routes for the Project and permits for access. 3 BASELINE CONDITIONS
3.1 Regional and Local Roadway Facilities
Multiple regional and local roadway facilities are in the Project area (refer to Figure 3). Descriptions of the transportation network are in provided in Table 1. The most substantial transportation corridor in the area is I-15, located approximately 0.3-mile (0.5 kilometer) northwest of the Project site. A Union Pacific railroad line runs generally parallel to I-15 on the north side of the highway and south of Crystal Substation. Valley of Fire Road is a fee access road at the Valley of Fire State Park boundary. Northshore Road is also a fee access road at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area boundary. Vehicles using these roadways are required to stop at the fee collection station. Several unpaved roadways traverse the Project area including Bitter Springs Trail/Bitter Springs Back Country Byway, a four-wheel drive trail that extends past the Muddy Mountains Wilderness Area to the south. Other unpaved roads within and immediately surrounding the Project site are generally used by recreational motorists.
Table 1. Existing Transportation Corridors and Roads in the Project Area
Name Type Description Paved Roadways Major highway; 4 lanes with a I-15 Interstate Highway median and shoulder Valley of Fire Road BLM/County Road Paved arterial North Las Vegas Boulevard State Highway Paved road Moapa Paiute Solar Road Utility Road Paved road Northshore Road Former SR-167 Paved arterial Unpaved Roadways State Route 40 BLM Road Unpaved road Route 167 BLM Road Unpaved road Old Spanish Trail Road BLM Road Unpaved road Bitter Springs Trail/Bitter Springs BLM/County Road Technical 4-wheel drive Backcountry Byway (Unnamed)1 BLM Road Technical 4-wheel drive
Notes: 1 Approximately 2 miles (3 kilometers) south of I-15, an unnamed road extends approximately 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) west from Valley of Fire Road and ends at a small loop.
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3.2 Existing Traffic Volumes and Levels of Service
The LOS of a transportation facility is a qualitative measure describing operational conditions within a traffic stream, generally in terms of such service measures as speed and travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, and comfort and convenience. LOS indicators for the highway and roadway system are based on specific characteristics of traffic flow on designated sections of roadway during a typical day. For mainline freeway and roadway segments, these include overall traffic volume, speed, and density.
Specific service measures are used to determine LOS. For freeway segments, LOS is based on density, while on two-lane highways, the LOS is based on the percent time spent following and speed. The Highway Capacity Manual, 6th Edition, published by the Transportation Research Board, includes six levels of service for roadways or intersections ranging from LOS A (best operating conditions characterized by free-flow traffic, low volumes, and little or no restrictions on maneuverability) to LOS F (worst operating conditions characterized by forced traffic flow with high traffic densities, slow travel speeds, and often stop-and-go conditions) (Transportation Research Board 2016).
Table 2 provides existing traffic volumes and LOS for I-15 and Valley of Fire Road, which would be used for access to the Project site. Existing traffic volume data is provided in Appendix A. 3.3 Project Access
3.3.1 Regional Access
I-15 is a four-lane freeway that runs in a southwest-northeast alignment. I-15 provides access to multiple communities throughout Clark County, including Las Vegas, as well as communities in San Bernardino County, points farther southwest, and other communities in Nevada and to points farther northeast.
3.3.2 Local Access
Local access to the Project site would be provided from Valley of Fire Road, which intersects with I- 15 at the northern end of the Project area. The road is used to access Valley of Fire State Park, approximately 12 miles (19 kilometers) east of the intersection with I-15 and outside of the Project area.
3.4 Public Transportation
3.4.1 Rail
Union Pacific Railroad serves the Project area. The main line passes through Las Vegas on its way from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. The railroad runs north of and parallel to I-15 near the Project site. The nearest rail access is in Las Vegas, and additional access is available in Moapa, approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) to the northeast of the Project site.
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Table 2. Existing Traffic Volumes and Roadway Operation
Volume Hourly LOS C Roadway Location Type Volume Less Than or Daily Capacity1 Capacity? 3.2 miles N of 4-Lane Interstate I-15 25,600 Daily 48,100 Yes US-93 Highway 1.5 Miles N of 4-Lane Interstate I-15 30,000 Daily 48,100 Yes SR-604 Highway 2-Lane Paved Valley of 4.8 miles S of Roadway 570 Daily 5,100 Yes Fire Road I-15 BLM/County Road I-15 NB Off- Valley of Fire 1-Lane Ramp 123 Hourly 1,440 Yes Ramp Road Roadway I-15 NB On- Valley of Fire 1-Lane Ramp 85 Hourly 1,440 Yes Ramp Road Roadway I-15 SB Off- Valley of Fire 1-Lane Ramp 71 Hourly 1,440 Yes Ramp Road Roadway I-15 SB On- Valley of Fire 1-Lane Ramp 152 Hourly 1,440 Yes Ramp Road Roadway Alternate Route #1 600 ft N of 2-Lane Paved Northshore Callville Bay Roadway (Former 550 Daily 5,100 Yes Road Rd SR-167) 985 ft N of 2-Lane Paved Northshore Lake Mead Roadway (Former 920 Daily 5,100 Yes Road Blvd SR-167) 2-Lane Paved 300 ft W of Valley of Roadway Northshore 320 Daily 5,100 Yes Fire Road BLM/County Road Road Alternate Route #2 SR-169/ 0.3 mile S of I- 2-lane paved Moapa 4,100 Daily 5,100 Yes 15 roadway Valley Blvd SR-169/ 2-lane urban 100 ft N of Moapa street with center 4,600 Daily 7,100 Yes Rawson Ave Valley Blvd TWLTL SR-169/ 4-lane urban 220 ft S of Moapa street with center 5,400 Daily 16,500 Yes Virginia Ave Valley Blvd TWLTL 1 Transportation Research Board 2016. TWLTL = Two-Way Left-Turn Lane Source: NDOT 2017
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3.4.2 Airports
Nellis Air Force Base is the nearest airport, approximately 17 miles (27 kilometers) southwest of the Project site and available only to military aircraft. The nearest public airport is North Las Vegas Airport, located approximately 28 miles (45 kilometers) southwest of the Project site, and does not have scheduled commercial passenger service. South of Las Vegas, approximately 30 miles (48 kilometers) southwest of the Project site, McCarran International Airport is a major commercial hub airport. 4 DIRECT AND INDIRECT EFFECTS AND MITIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 Introduction
Roadway facilities were evaluated according to their theoretical capacity, as outlined in the Highway Capacity Manual, 6th Edition. During construction, the Project would add traffic to the transportation facilities listed in Table 2. As noted in Table 2, traffic volumes in the area are relatively low. The Project site is in an undeveloped area and typical commute-period peaking is not observed in the area, as is typical in an urban environment.
4.1.1 Construction Phase
4.1.1.1 Traffic Impacts The Project (Proposed Action) is comprised of five development areas. The development areas would be constructed in phases. Construction activities would occur on each development area; however, the same construction activity may not be occurring across all five development areas at the same time. A preliminary construction schedule identifying overlapping construction activities is provided in the Plan of Development. Several development areas could be under construction simultaneously. The preliminary construction schedule and equipment needed per construction activity was analyzed to determine the time period when the maximum number of trips could occur (i.e., peak period of construction). Several construction activities could occur simultaneously at development areas A, B, C, and D, including module installation and inverter and switchgear installation, as well as construction of the substations and gen-tie lines. The vehicle trips associated with this period of peak construction activity are analyzed in this section.
Heavy construction equipment would be moved on-site at the beginning of construction and would remain on-site throughout construction, as needed. These trips are accounted for as part of delivery truck trips, which would deliver materials and construction equipment to the site. It is anticipated that daily vehicle traffic would be primarily comprised of worker’s passenger cars/light trucks, worker shuttles, delivery trucks, dump trucks, water trucks, waste hauling trucks, concrete trucks, and porta let trucks. The highest number of trips would generally be from construction workers traveling to and from the site each day.
Construction of the Project would occur 7 days a week between 5:00 AM and 5:00 PM. During hot weather, construction may start as early as 3:00 AM. The number of construction workers on-site at any time would vary between 500 and 700 with a peak workforce of 900. For the purposes of this analysis, a work force of 900 workers was conservatively estimated to be on the Project site,
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representing the peak period of construction. Most workers would commute from the Las Vegas area, a one-way trip of 33 miles (53 kilometers). Most construction and delivery trucks would arrive and depart the site throughout the day. For the trip generation, it has been assumed that approximately 20 percent of construction vehicle trips would arrive at or depart from the site during the peak hours. Peak hours of traffic in the Project area start at approximately 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM and last approximately 1 hour for each time period.
The construction trip generation is shown in Table 3 and has been calculated for total trips and for passenger car equivalent (PCE). A PCE factor is applied to truck trips to account for the fact that trucks utilize more capacity on the roadway than a passenger car due to larger size and slower acceleration. A PCE factor of 2.0 for trucks was used for this analysis, based on the guidance for PCE factors found in the Highway Capacity Manual, 6th Edition. Water may be trucked to the Project site instead of sourced from an on-site well or from the Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza. If water is trucked to the Project site, daily vehicle trips during construction would increase by approximately 330 one-way truck trips per day (72 peak hour truck trips), assuming a 4,000-gallon water truck and a 2.5-year construction schedule.
Most trips would access the Project site via I-15 and Valley of Fire Road. If there was a situation where I-15 or Valley of Fire Road (at I-15) were unavailable for construction trips, then construction traffic could travel to the site by using Northshore Road to Valley of Fire Road (Alternate Route #1) or I-15 to SR-169 to Valley of Fire Road (Alternate Route #2). The main route and alternate routes are shown in Figure 3.
Using the main route, it is approximately 33 miles (53 kilometers) from the I-15/I-515 interchange in Las Vegas to the Project site. Alternate Route #1 would be 85 miles (137 kilometers) and Alternate Route #2 would be 95 miles (153 kilometers) to the Project site from the I-15/I-515 interchange. Both the main travel route (I-15) and alternate routes were evaluated to determine whether the addition of construction trips would cause either facility to approach or exceed its capacity. Because the trip generation estimate is general in nature and based on imprecise estimates of workers, deliveries and schedule, the entire trip generation was added to each roadway facility to provide a conservative evaluation of roadway operations during construction. The operation of roadways accessing the Project site with the addition of peak construction period traffic is provided in Table 3.
As shown in Table 4, during the peak of construction activity, the study area roadways and freeways would continue to operate acceptably, with a volume lower than the LOS C capacity. The increase in traffic would not cause the operation of any roadway to be reduced to unsatisfactory LOS, even with water trucks, if this option is selected. Alternate Route #1 (Northshore Road to Valley of Fire Road) would also have acceptable operations (volume less than the LOS C capacity). However, when peak construction trips are added, two segments on Alternate Route #2 would have a volume higher than the LOS C capacity. The same two segments would have greater volume than LOS C capacity in the event water would be trucked to the Project site. Any roadway operational deficiency would occur for a temporary period and only during peak construction of the site. To minimize impacts, Alternate Route #2 could be used in conjunction with the Main Route or Alternate Route #1 (which is the longest route), to reduce the number of vehicles on Alternate Route #2, or Alternate Route #2 could be eliminated, in accordance with the recommendations.
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Figure 3: Routes to and from the Project Site
Sources: (Louis Berger Group 2018, USGS 2013, Clark County Nevada GIS Management Office 2018, USGS 2012)
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Table 3. Gemini Solar Project Peak Construction Daily Trip Generation
Vehicle Trips PCE Trips Number of AM PM AM Trip Source Workers/ PM Peak Daily Peak Peak Daily Peak Trucks Hour2 Hour2 Hour2 Hour2 Workers1 900 1,800 - - 1,800 - - Delivery/Work Trucks 102 204 41 41 408 82 82 Tractor-Trailer/ 60 120 24 24 240 48 48 Flatbed Trucks Concrete Trucks 3 3 6 2 2 12 4 4 Dump Trucks 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Water Trucks 14 28 6 6 56 12 12 Waste Hauling Trucks 1 2 1 1 4 2 2 3 Porta Let Trucks 5 1 3 1 1 6 2 2 Total 2,163 75 75 2,526 150 150 PCE = Passenger Car Equivalent, multiplier of 2.0 used for trucks since trucks utilize more capacity on the roadway than a passenger car due to larger size and slower acceleration. 1 Construction would start at 5 AM (3 AM during hot weather), therefore worker trips would be outside of the peak hours. 2 Peak Hours of traffic in the Project area start at approximately 9:30 AM and 3:00 PM. 3 Trips are an average. 4 During the peak period of construction, dump trucks would not be needed. 5 One porta let is estimated to be needed for 10 workers and one truck for every 10 porta lets.
4.1.1.2 Traffic Hazard Impacts The Project would generate a significant number of workers, delivery, and construction vehicle trips throughout construction. Construction traffic, such as large delivery trucks traveling at low speeds or with extra wide loads, could cause a substantial hazard to other roadway users, particularly along Valley of Fire Road, or if Alternate Routes #1 and #2 are used, in recreational areas or residential areas. Both of the alternate routes pass through fee collection stations. Traffic could be slowed significantly by large trucks stopping at the stations. Traffic management measures are recommended, such as flaggers, escort vehicles, and signage to minimize conflicts and hazards. The Project could also result in damage to public roadways, such as Valley of Fire Road, that could cause a hazard to other users. I-15 is a high-volume roadway designed to accommodate large trucks. As such, no damage is anticipated to occur from use of I-15. Damage to lower volume roadways is most likely to occur at the entrance and exit location from Valley of Fire Road but could occur elsewhere along the construction traffic route. Adverse effects from damage to roadways could be minimized by requiring the Applicant to perform an assessment and repair of any public roads during or after construction, in accordance with the recommendations. Coordination with Lake Mead National Recreation Area or Valley of Fire State Park would be conducted to understand their restrictions and access fees, should an alternate construction route be chosen.
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Table 4. Peak Hour and Daily Roadway Operation with Peak Construction Trips
Existing plus Volume Existing Peak Construction Hourly/ Roadway Location Construction LOS C Capacity1 Less Than Volume Volume Daily Volume Capacity? 3.2 miles I-15 N of US- 25,600 2,526 28,126 Daily 48,100 Yes 93 1.5 Miles I-15 N of SR- 30,000 2,526 32,526 Daily 48,100 Yes 604 Valley of 4.8 miles S 570 2,526 3,096 Daily 5,100 Yes Fire Road of I-15 I-15 NB Valley of 123 150 273 Hourly 1,440 Yes Off-Ramp Fire Road I-15 NB Valley of 85 150 235 Hourly 1,440 Yes On-Ramp Fire Road I-15 SB Valley of 71 150 221 Hourly 1,440 Yes Off-Ramp Fire Road I-15 SB Valley of 152 150 302 Hourly 1,440 Yes On-Ramp Fire Road Alternate Route #1 600 ft N Northshore of Callville 550 2,526 3,076 Daily 5,100 Yes Rd Bay Rd 985 ft N Northshore of Lake 920 2,526 3,446 Daily 5,100 Yes Rd Mead Blvd
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Existing plus Volume Existing Peak Construction Hourly/ Roadway Location Construction LOS C Capacity1 Less Than Volume Volume Daily Volume Capacity? 300 ft W Valley of of 320 2,526 2,846 Daily 5,100 Yes Fire Road Northshore Road Alternate Route #2 SR-169/ Moapa 0.3 mile S 4,100 2,526 6,626 Daily 5,100 No Valley of I-15 Blvd SR-169/ 100 ft N Moapa of Rawson 4,600 2,526 7,126 Daily 7,100 No Valley Ave Blvd SR-169/ 220 ft S Moapa of Virginia 5,400 2,526 7,926 Daily 16,500 Yes Valley Ave Blvd 1 Capacity values from Highway Capacity Manual, 6th Edition, Transportation Research Board, 2016. Exhibit 12-40, 14-12, and 15-46.
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Installation of the gen-tie lines could require a short-term closure of I-15. Temporary closures of I- 15 would be coordinated with the NDOT. The necessary encroachment permits and authorizations would be obtained prior to any work within the I-15 ROW. Adverse effects would not occur with proper coordination and encroachment permits.
4.1.1.3 Impacts on Bicycles and Pedestrians The Project site is in an unpopulated and undeveloped area. Roadways providing access to the site do not provide sidewalks or bike lanes or routes. Construction of the Project would result in an increase in passenger car and truck trips on I-15, Valley of Fire Road, and possibly Northshore Road. Due to the extreme weather in the area and distance from any built-up or urbanized areas, pedestrian and bicycle traffic on these routes is nominal. Substantial, adverse effects on bicyclists or pedestrians would not be expected during Project construction.
4.1.1.4 Impacts on Emergency Services Emergency vehicles currently using roadway facilities in the Project area include ambulances, sheriff, State Highway Patrol, and fire departments. As noted in the analysis of construction traffic, Project construction would not result in any unsatisfactory level of service (i.e., worse than LOS C), therefore, emergency services would not be hindered due to traffic congestion. Temporary closures of I-15 would be coordinated with the NDOT and the necessary encroachment permits, and authorizations would be obtained prior to any work within the I-15 ROW. Adverse effects on emergency response would not occur with proper coordination and implementation of the requirements of the encroachment permits. Emergency services would not be interrupted by construction of the Project and access for emergency service to the Project site would be provided at all times. Substantial, adverse effects to emergency services would not occur during Project construction.
4.1.2 Operations Phase
The solar facility would operate 7 days a week. Workers would live off-site but would commute to the site daily to conduct security, maintenance, and repairs. The facility would undergo quarterly inspections for the first year, and then annually henceforth. Operation and maintenance of the Project site would require vehicles and equipment such as crane trucks, forklifts, manlifts, and pick- up trucks. No heavy equipment would be used during normal facility operation. Up to 19 employees are expected to be on-site each day, which could result in an additional 38 trips per day during operation of the Project. Five additional one-way truck trips would occur daily, if water is trucked to the Project site instead of sourced from an on-site well or from the Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza. Operation of the Project would generate substantially fewer trips than construction. As such, effects on traffic operations, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, or emergency services would be even less than during construction. Substantial adverse effects would not occur.
4.2 Recommendations
Construction would not have adverse effects on traffic flow in the Project area, with the exception of segments along Alternate Route #2 where LOS could decrease below LOS C if this route were used.
The Project would also generate a significant number of worker, delivery, and construction vehicle trips throughout construction. To ensure satisfactory operation of the roadway network during construction, a selection of the following recommendations should be implemented.
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4.2.1 Alternate Route #2 Daily Traffic
Construction traffic (both workers and deliveries) would not create LOS concerns except for a small segment of Alternate Route #2. Alternate Route #2 should be used in conjunction with the Main Route or Alternate Route #1 (which is the longest route), to reduce the number of vehicles on Alternate Route #2, or should be eliminated.
4.2.2 Traffic Control Scenarios
Traffic control shall be implemented during grading and construction of the Project’s main access point from Valley of Fire Road and when large deliveries in wide-load vehicles or a high volume of deliveries occurs. Traffic control may be needed on Valley of Fire Road or in recreational or residential areas if Alternate Route #1 or #2 is used. Traffic control may include escort vehicles for wide loads, signage, and/or flaggers. The contractor should prepare a Traffic and Transportation Plan for both construction and operation. The Plan should identify the following:
• A breakdown of the number, type, capacity, and dimensions of the construction vehicles that would service the Project site • An estimate of the average daily or weekly number of vehicles per vehicle type during each major phase of the work • Routing of passenger/worker vehicles, delivery vehicles, and excavation and construction vehicles • Enforcement of routing • Delivery hour restrictions, if applicable • Traffic control methods and when each is required • A contact for complaints and how complaints are to be addressed
Traffic control should be consistent with the requirements in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. All roadways should be open to emergency personnel at all times.
4.2.3 Road Repairs
The Applicant should conduct a pre-construction road condition assessment along the low volume construction traffic routes (i.e., local roads, excluding highways) prior to construction. The pre- construction road condition assessment should include photographs or a video recording. The Applicant should submit the pre-construction road condition assessment to Clark County Public Works no less than 30 days prior to construction. Following construction, the Applicant should conduct a post-construction road condition assessment along Valley of Fire Road or other low volume roadways. If damage to roads occurs as a result of construction traffic, the Applicant should restore damaged roadways within 60 days of completion of construction to a pre-construction condition, based on the pre-construction road condition assessment or to a condition agreed upon by the Applicant and the roadway owner, at the Applicant’s expense.
4.2.4 Motorist Information and Construction Area Signs
Static and variable message signs shall be used to inform users that there may be delays or trucks entering traffic due to construction.
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4.2.5 Carpooling
Carpooling can reduce the total number of trips entering the site, and the number of trips entering the overall roadway network. The construction manager should coordinate with the workforce to determine the best location and time to coordinate carpooling to the site to minimize traffic and based on parking requirements. Another possible option is to organize a shuttle, which would take the workers from a centralized point such as a park-and-ride location in North Las Vegas, to the Project site.
4.2.6 Park Outreach
Outreach with Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Valley of Fire State Park should be conducted by the Applicant to understand the roadway restrictions and access fees if an alternate construction route is selected, necessitating that construction vehicles pass through entrance fee stations along East Lake Mead Boulevard or Valley of Fire Road.
4.2.7 Public Communication and Media
Updates to the local communities through the radio, the internet, or the newspaper can provide information to users who may be affected by the Project. Radio announcements can be made on the local stations. Individuals can obtain updates on the Project at the Project website:
• https://eplanning.blm.gov/epl-front- office/eplanning/planAndProjectSite.do?methodName=dispatchToPatternPage¤tPageId=1 49502
In addition, a social media page could be set up for the Project to allow individuals to subscribe to daily updates. Newspaper bulletins can provide information on the upcoming work and areas of impact to local users.
Local stakeholders, such as state, federal, and local governments and utility companies should be informed with outreach letters prior to construction. The letter should provide a description of the Project and the time frame as well as outline the restrictions that may impact the stakeholders. The letters should also provide the contact information of a Project-representative for any stakeholders who may have questions.
4.3 Conclusions
Construction of the Project would increase the traffic volume on surrounding roadways. The roadways that would experience the greatest increase in trips during Project construction would be Valley of Fire Road, I-15 and the I-15 on- and off-ramps at Valley of Fire Road. Northshore Road and State Route-169, possible alternative access route to the site, could also experience an increase in trips if Project traffic is required to utilize either roadway. Addition of peak construction trips would cause an increase in volume on State Route-169 beyond the roadway’s LOS C capacity. Because construction traffic is temporary, lasting from fall of 2019 through 2022 or potentially 2023, improvements to the roadway are not recommended. Alternate Route #2 should either be eliminated or only used in conjunction with the Main Route or Alternate Route #1 (which is the longest route). Additionally, to avoid the deficient operations, deliveries could be scheduled during off- peak hours if Alternate Route #2 is utilized.
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Construction traffic could cause a substantial hazard to other roadway users, particularly along Valley of Fire Road, or if Alternate Routes #1 and #2 are used in recreational areas or residential areas. Traffic management measures are recommended, such as flaggers, escort vehicles, and signage to minimize conflicts and hazards. The Project could also result in damage to public roadways, such as Valley of Fire Road, that could cause a hazard to other users. Adverse effects could be minimized by requiring assessment and repair of any public roads during or after construction.
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APPENDIX A – EXISTING TRAFFIC VOLUME DATA
ATR 0035350 IR15 3.2 mi N of US93 Intch 'Exit 64'
MONTHLY PERCENT % OF PERCENT OF AADT BY MONTH MONTH MADT AADT 140
JANUARY 19,905 77.8% 120 FEBRUARY 21,558 84.2% 100 MARCH 25,613 100.1% APRIL 27,021 105.6% 80 MAY 26,214 102.4% 60 JUNE 28,411 111.0% PERCENT JULY 29,798 116.4% 40
AUGUST 27,612 107.9% 20 SEPTEMBER 25,957 101.4% 0 OCTOBER 26,706 104.3% J F M A M J J A S O N D NOVEMBER 25,767 100.7% MONTH DECEMBER 23,092 90.2%
HISTORICAL RECORD % OF HISTORICAL AADT'S BY YEAR PREVIOUS YEAR AADT YEAR 30,000
2017 25,600 104.1% 2016 24,600 106.5% 20,000 2015 23,100 106.9% 2014 21,600 102.9% 2013 21,000 107.1% 10,000 2012 19,600 97.5% 2011 20,100 95.7% 2010 21,000 100.0% 0 2009 21,000 100.0% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2008 21,000 95.5% YEAR
2012 ESTIMATED
DAY OF WEEK PERCENT OF AADT BY DAY DAY ADT % OF AADT 140
SUN 27,112 105.9% 120 MON 24,011 93.8% 100 TUE 22,790 89.0% WED 23,849 93.2% 80 THU 25,552 99.8% 60 FRI 28,793 112.5% PERCENT SAT 27,359 106.9% 40
20 AVG WEEKDAY 24,051 93.9% 0 S M T W T F S AVG WEEKEND 27,236 106.4% DAY
PERCENT DESIGN HOUR VOLUME (DHV) IS OF ANNUAL AVERAGE 10.5%
PERCENT HIGH DIRECTION IS OF DHV 55.8%
54 ATR 0031120 IR15 1.5 mi N of SR604 (Apex Intch 'Exit 58')
MONTHLY PERCENT % OF PERCENT OF AADT BY MONTH MONTH MADT AADT 140
JANUARY 23,803 79.6% 120 FEBRUARY 25,549 85.4% 100 MARCH 30,648 102.5% APRIL 31,282 104.6% 80 MAY 31,881 106.6% 60 JUNE 32,343 108.2% PERCENT JULY 34,520 115.5% 40
AUGUST 31,825 106.4% 20 SEPTEMBER 29,935 100.1% 0 OCTOBER 30,668 102.6% J F M A M J J A S O N D NOVEMBER 29,545 98.8% MONTH DECEMBER 26,831 89.7%
JULY ESTIMATED
HISTORICAL RECORD % OF HISTORICAL AADT'S BY YEAR PREVIOUS 35,000 YEAR AADT YEAR 30,000 2017 29,900 103.8% 25,000 2016 28,800 106.7% 2015 27,000 110.0% 20,000
2014 24,550 99.4% 15,000 2013 24,700 93.9% 2012 26,300 97.4% 10,000
2011 27,000 108.4% 5,000 2010 24,900 103.8% 0 2009 24,000 100.0% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2008 24,000 92.3% YEAR
2012, 2017 ESTIMATED
DAY OF WEEK PERCENT OF AADT BY DAY
DAY ADT % OF AADT 140
SUN 30,058 100.5% 120
MON 27,703 92.7% 100 TUE 26,868 89.9% WED 28,087 93.9% 80
THU 29,918 100.1% 60 FRI 33,116 110.8% PERCENT SAT 30,629 102.4% 40
20 AVG WEEKDAY 28,144 94.1% 0 S M T W T F S AVG WEEKEND 30,344 101.5% DAY
PERCENT DESIGN HOUR VOLUME (DHV) IS OF ANNUAL AVERAGE 9.9%
PERCENT HIGH DIRECTION IS OF DHV 55.7%
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Nevada Department of Transportation Daily Volume from 01/03/2017 through 01/10/2017 Site Names: 0030133, , , IR15 Seasonal Factor Group: 08 County: Clark Daily Factor Group: 08 Funct. Class: Rural Principal Arterial - Interstate Axle Factor Group: 02 Location: N/B off-ramp of the Valley of Fire Intch 'Exit 75' Growth Factor Group: 02
Sun 01/01/2017 Mon 01/02/2017 Tue 01/03/2017 Wed 01/04/2017 Thu 01/05/2017 Fri 01/06/2017 Sat 01/07/2017 ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N 00:00 23 23 15 15 28 28 18 18 01:00 21 21 17 17 14 14 10 10 02:00 14 14 9 9 13 13 8 8 03:00 9 9 9 9 13 13 8 8 04:00 22 22 11 11 15 15 7 7 05:00 22 22 18 18 12 12 19 19 06:00 24 24 34 34 21 21 17 17 07:00 37 37 28 28 22 22 40 40 08:00 45 45 42 42 39 39 66 66 09:00 81 81 75 75 47 47 50 50 219 219 10:00 114 114 101 101 78 78 64 64 173 173 11:00 121 121 108 108 98 98 75 75 106 106 12:00 123 123 101 101 80 80 81 81 94 94 13:00 98 98 75 75 65 65 65 65 102 102 14:00 85 85 80 80 59 59 70 70 69 69 15:00 75 75 79 79 66 66 82 82 65 65 16:00 57 57 72 72 66 66 64 64 62 62 17:00 64 64 51 51 56 56 70 70 41 41 18:00 60 60 63 63 62 62 70 70 40 40 19:00 57 57 41 41 49 49 36 36 38 38 20:00 42 42 32 32 44 44 20 20 33 33 21:00 31 31 24 24 14 14 35 35 13 13 22:00 24 24 24 24 35 35 32 32 29 29 23:00 26 26 26 26 24 24 17 17 18 18 Volume 1,058 1,058 1,169 1,169 1,026 1,026 1,008 1,008 1,295 1,295 AM Peak Vol 108 108 98 98 75 75 244 244 AM Peak Fct 0.96 0.96 0.72 0.72 0.94 0.94 0.63 0.63 AM Peak Hr 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 9:30 9:30 PM Peak Vol 123 123 101 101 80 80 82 82 102 102 PM Peak Fct 0.85 0.85 0.79 0.79 0.87 0.87 0.73 0.73 0.73 0.73 PM Peak Hr 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00 15:00 15:00 13:00 13:00 Seasonal Fct 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 Daily Fct 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 Axle Fct 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 Pulse Fct 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Collected by: NDOT Created 05/23/2018 8:38:11AM ROAD AADT 1,510 S AADT 0 N AADT 1,510 DV03: Page 1 of 2 Nevada Department of Transportation Daily Volume from 01/03/2017 through 01/10/2017 Site Names: 0030133, , , IR15 Seasonal Factor Group: 08 County: Clark Daily Factor Group: 08 Funct. Class: Rural Principal Arterial - Interstate Axle Factor Group: 02 Location: N/B off-ramp of the Valley of Fire Intch 'Exit 75' Growth Factor Group: 02
Sun 01/08/2017 Mon 01/09/2017 Tue 01/10/2017 Wed 01/11/2017 Thu 01/12/2017 Fri 01/13/2017 Sat 01/14/2017 ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N 00:00 13 13 12 12 15 15 01:00 9 9 12 12 5 5 02:00 6 6 6 6 5 5 03:00 7 7 4 4 2 2 04:00 8 8 9 9 14 14 05:00 19 19 19 19 33 33 06:00 23 23 18 18 29 29 07:00 25 25 38 38 36 36 08:00 33 33 39 39 50 50 09:00 51 51 58 58 10:00 71 71 77 77 11:00 117 117 72 72 12:00 101 101 80 80 13:00 114 114 78 78 14:00 73 73 67 67 15:00 57 57 56 56 16:00 56 56 47 47 17:00 45 45 38 38 18:00 32 32 48 48 19:00 32 32 32 32 20:00 21 21 38 38 21:00 17 17 26 26 22:00 11 11 25 25 23:00 18 18 17 17 Volume 959 959 916 916 189 189 AM Peak Vol 117 117 84 84 AM Peak Fct 0.86 0.86 0.88 0.88 AM Peak Hr 11:00 11:00 10:15 10:15 PM Peak Vol 114 114 83 83 PM Peak Fct 0.84 0.84 0.87 0.87 PM Peak Hr 13:00 13:00 13:30 13:30 Seasonal Fct 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 Daily Fct 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 Axle Fct 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 Pulse Fct 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Collected by: NDOT Created 05/23/2018 8:38:11AM ROAD AADT 1,510 S AADT 0 N AADT 1,510 DV03: Page 2 of 2 Nevada Department of Transportation Daily Volume from 01/03/2017 through 01/10/2017 Site Names: 0030135, , , IR15 Seasonal Factor Group: 08 County: Clark Daily Factor Group: 08 Funct. Class: Rural Principal Arterial - Interstate Axle Factor Group: 02 Location: N/B on-ramp of the Valley of Fire Intch 'Exit 75' Growth Factor Group: 02
Sun 01/01/2017 Mon 01/02/2017 Tue 01/03/2017 Wed 01/04/2017 Thu 01/05/2017 Fri 01/06/2017 Sat 01/07/2017 ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N 00:00 20 20 22 22 29 29 23 23 01:00 14 14 18 18 12 12 11 11 02:00 19 19 5 5 13 13 5 5 03:00 16 16 10 10 10 10 15 15 04:00 16 16 10 10 13 13 9 9 05:00 23 23 23 23 31 31 14 14 06:00 31 31 30 30 29 29 29 29 07:00 42 42 49 49 28 28 41 41 08:00 40 40 39 39 42 42 47 47 09:00 53 53 31 31 41 41 111 111 10:00 54 54 46 46 55 55 38 38 124 124 11:00 48 48 45 45 57 57 39 39 72 72 12:00 65 65 52 52 65 65 52 52 54 54 13:00 64 64 56 56 56 56 49 49 56 56 14:00 64 64 54 54 39 39 46 46 48 48 15:00 50 50 65 65 34 34 66 66 60 60 16:00 73 73 78 78 79 79 82 82 61 61 17:00 42 42 54 54 58 58 55 55 45 45 18:00 55 55 55 55 51 51 61 61 33 33 19:00 44 44 30 30 36 36 42 42 36 36 20:00 37 37 29 29 31 31 24 24 27 27 21:00 26 26 20 20 24 24 22 22 13 13 22:00 22 22 15 15 17 17 20 20 19 19 23:00 20 20 22 22 18 18 12 12 11 11 Volume 664 664 895 895 857 857 856 856 964 964 AM Peak Vol 53 53 59 59 47 47 137 137 AM Peak Fct 0.83 0.83 0.92 0.92 0.90 0.90 0.76 0.76 AM Peak Hr 9:00 9:00 10:45 10:45 8:15 8:15 9:15 9:15 PM Peak Vol 73 73 84 84 82 82 85 85 63 63 PM Peak Fct 0.83 0.83 0.84 0.84 0.76 0.76 0.85 0.85 0.83 0.83 PM Peak Hr 16:00 16:00 15:45 15:45 16:15 16:15 15:45 15:45 14:45 14:45 Seasonal Fct 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 Daily Fct 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 Axle Fct 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 Pulse Fct 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Collected by: NDOT Created 05/23/2018 8:34:23AM ROAD AADT 1,151 S AADT 0 N AADT 1,151 DV03: Page 1 of 2 Nevada Department of Transportation Daily Volume from 01/03/2017 through 01/10/2017 Site Names: 0030135, , , IR15 Seasonal Factor Group: 08 County: Clark Daily Factor Group: 08 Funct. Class: Rural Principal Arterial - Interstate Axle Factor Group: 02 Location: N/B on-ramp of the Valley of Fire Intch 'Exit 75' Growth Factor Group: 02
Sun 01/08/2017 Mon 01/09/2017 Tue 01/10/2017 Wed 01/11/2017 Thu 01/12/2017 Fri 01/13/2017 Sat 01/14/2017 ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N 00:00 21 21 21 21 17 17 01:00 16 16 8 8 5 5 02:00 9 9 8 8 6 6 03:00 6 6 7 7 6 6 04:00 9 9 14 14 8 8 05:00 14 14 16 16 26 26 06:00 22 22 18 18 44 44 07:00 28 28 25 25 29 29 08:00 24 24 40 40 50 50 09:00 22 22 21 21 41 41 10:00 33 33 33 33 11:00 51 51 41 41 12:00 41 41 33 33 13:00 64 64 43 43 14:00 49 49 46 46 15:00 43 43 50 50 16:00 65 65 59 59 17:00 47 47 22 22 18:00 25 25 39 39 19:00 32 32 29 29 20:00 22 22 28 28 21:00 19 19 23 23 22:00 11 11 14 14 23:00 13 13 16 16 Volume 686 686 654 654 232 232 AM Peak Vol 51 51 41 41 AM Peak Fct 0.80 0.80 0.85 0.85 AM Peak Hr 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 PM Peak Vol 65 65 59 59 PM Peak Fct 0.71 0.71 0.78 0.78 PM Peak Hr 16:00 16:00 16:00 16:00 Seasonal Fct 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 Daily Fct 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 Axle Fct 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 Pulse Fct 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Collected by: NDOT Created 05/23/2018 8:34:23AM ROAD AADT 1,151 S AADT 0 N AADT 1,151 DV03: Page 2 of 2 Nevada Department of Transportation Daily Volume from 01/03/2017 through 01/10/2017 Site Names: 0030136, , , IR15 Seasonal Factor Group: 08 County: Clark Daily Factor Group: 08 Funct. Class: Rural Principal Arterial - Interstate Axle Factor Group: 02 Location: S/B off-ramp of the Valley of Fire Intch 'Exit 75' Growth Factor Group: 02
Sun 01/01/2017 Mon 01/02/2017 Tue 01/03/2017 Wed 01/04/2017 Thu 01/05/2017 Fri 01/06/2017 Sat 01/07/2017 ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N 00:00 5 5 8 8 13 13 17 17 01:00 14 14 2 2 8 8 2 2 02:00 11 11 4 4 6 6 7 7 03:00 5 5 10 10 14 14 5 5 04:00 21 21 17 17 21 21 12 12 05:00 24 24 29 29 17 17 10 10 06:00 15 15 26 26 19 19 10 10 07:00 35 35 27 27 28 28 37 37 08:00 41 41 33 33 30 30 30 30 09:00 34 34 41 41 30 30 28 28 10:00 52 52 24 24 47 47 25 25 34 34 11:00 39 39 54 54 32 32 30 30 51 51 12:00 47 47 40 40 51 51 42 42 57 57 13:00 33 33 26 26 26 26 52 52 42 42 14:00 35 35 36 36 12 12 40 40 36 36 15:00 62 62 47 47 23 23 47 47 57 57 16:00 35 35 39 39 26 26 45 45 44 44 17:00 47 47 40 40 24 24 39 39 34 34 18:00 22 22 25 25 15 15 29 29 29 29 19:00 25 25 18 18 12 12 12 12 21 21 20:00 21 21 19 19 12 12 13 13 16 16 21:00 15 15 15 15 12 12 11 11 5 5 22:00 18 18 8 8 9 9 22 22 8 8 23:00 14 14 16 16 27 27 16 16 16 16 Volume 465 465 612 612 525 525 609 609 608 608 AM Peak Vol 54 54 49 49 33 33 53 53 AM Peak Fct 0.96 0.96 0.82 0.82 0.75 0.75 0.78 0.78 AM Peak Hr 11:00 11:00 10:30 10:30 8:30 8:30 10:45 10:45 PM Peak Vol 71 71 57 57 51 51 57 57 59 59 PM Peak Fct 0.85 0.85 0.75 0.75 0.71 0.71 0.84 0.84 0.64 0.64 PM Peak Hr 15:15 15:15 15:30 15:30 12:00 12:00 13:15 13:15 12:30 12:30 Seasonal Fct 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 Daily Fct 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 Axle Fct 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 Pulse Fct 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Collected by: NDOT Created 05/23/2018 8:38:46AM ROAD AADT 809 S AADT 809 N AADT 0 DV03: Page 1 of 2 Nevada Department of Transportation Daily Volume from 01/03/2017 through 01/10/2017 Site Names: 0030136, , , IR15 Seasonal Factor Group: 08 County: Clark Daily Factor Group: 08 Funct. Class: Rural Principal Arterial - Interstate Axle Factor Group: 02 Location: S/B off-ramp of the Valley of Fire Intch 'Exit 75' Growth Factor Group: 02
Sun 01/08/2017 Mon 01/09/2017 Tue 01/10/2017 Wed 01/11/2017 Thu 01/12/2017 Fri 01/13/2017 Sat 01/14/2017 ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N 00:00 5 5 5 5 11 11 01:00 6 6 1 1 5 5 02:00 4 4 3 3 7 7 03:00 6 6 8 8 9 9 04:00 6 6 17 17 19 19 05:00 7 7 25 25 24 24 06:00 11 11 21 21 23 23 07:00 22 22 29 29 24 24 08:00 23 23 31 31 26 26 09:00 34 34 30 30 25 25 10:00 46 46 30 30 11:00 34 34 37 37 12:00 41 41 27 27 13:00 45 45 30 30 14:00 42 42 33 33 15:00 59 59 31 31 16:00 49 49 28 28 17:00 30 30 26 26 18:00 34 34 26 26 19:00 34 34 19 19 20:00 15 15 18 18 21:00 14 14 11 11 22:00 8 8 6 6 23:00 13 13 11 11 Volume 588 588 503 503 173 173 AM Peak Vol 54 54 43 43 AM Peak Fct 0.90 0.90 0.83 0.83 AM Peak Hr 10:15 10:15 7:30 7:30 PM Peak Vol 59 59 35 35 PM Peak Fct 0.70 0.70 0.67 0.67 PM Peak Hr 15:00 15:00 14:15 14:15 Seasonal Fct 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 Daily Fct 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 Axle Fct 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 Pulse Fct 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Collected by: NDOT Created 05/23/2018 8:38:46AM ROAD AADT 809 S AADT 809 N AADT 0 DV03: Page 2 of 2 Nevada Department of Transportation Daily Volume from 01/03/2017 through 01/10/2017 Site Names: 0030137, , , IR15 Seasonal Factor Group: 08 County: Clark Daily Factor Group: 08 Funct. Class: Rural Principal Arterial - Interstate Axle Factor Group: 02 Location: S/B on-ramp of the Valley of Fire Intch 'Exit 75' Growth Factor Group: 02
Sun 01/01/2017 Mon 01/02/2017 Tue 01/03/2017 Wed 01/04/2017 Thu 01/05/2017 Fri 01/06/2017 Sat 01/07/2017 ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N 00:00 14 14 12 12 15 15 10 10 01:00 11 11 4 4 6 6 9 9 02:00 11 11 4 4 5 5 5 5 03:00 12 12 9 9 12 12 6 6 04:00 11 11 15 15 20 20 9 9 05:00 32 32 33 33 25 25 17 17 06:00 29 29 31 31 27 27 13 13 07:00 31 31 23 23 20 20 22 22 08:00 43 43 33 33 27 27 33 33 09:00 42 42 47 47 39 39 41 41 10:00 50 50 43 43 54 54 41 41 37 37 11:00 46 46 51 51 47 47 45 45 73 73 12:00 61 61 57 57 57 57 48 48 70 70 13:00 69 69 65 65 32 32 51 51 63 63 14:00 78 78 66 66 33 33 69 69 77 77 15:00 112 112 80 80 45 45 57 57 83 83 16:00 120 120 99 99 73 73 87 87 102 102 17:00 97 97 76 76 61 61 56 56 81 81 18:00 36 36 31 31 20 20 39 39 34 34 19:00 24 24 19 19 14 14 18 18 28 28 20:00 20 20 18 18 15 15 12 12 17 17 21:00 17 17 9 9 16 16 10 10 6 6 22:00 17 17 8 8 6 6 12 12 7 7 23:00 8 8 12 12 16 16 15 15 3 3 Volume 755 755 870 870 700 700 756 756 846 846 AM Peak Vol 55 55 54 54 46 46 73 73 AM Peak Fct 0.86 0.86 0.84 0.84 0.68 0.68 0.79 0.79 AM Peak Hr 8:30 8:30 9:30 9:30 10:30 10:30 11:00 11:00 PM Peak Vol 126 126 100 100 83 83 87 87 108 108 PM Peak Fct 0.93 0.93 0.71 0.71 0.94 0.94 0.73 0.73 0.90 0.90 PM Peak Hr 15:30 15:30 16:30 16:30 16:30 16:30 16:00 16:00 16:30 16:30 Seasonal Fct 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 Daily Fct 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 Axle Fct 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 Pulse Fct 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
Collected by: NDOT Created 05/23/2018 8:36:03AM ROAD AADT 1,128 S AADT 1,128 N AADT 0 DV03: Page 1 of 2 Nevada Department of Transportation Daily Volume from 01/03/2017 through 01/10/2017 Site Names: 0030137, , , IR15 Seasonal Factor Group: 08 County: Clark Daily Factor Group: 08 Funct. Class: Rural Principal Arterial - Interstate Axle Factor Group: 02 Location: S/B on-ramp of the Valley of Fire Intch 'Exit 75' Growth Factor Group: 02
Sun 01/08/2017 Mon 01/09/2017 Tue 01/10/2017 Wed 01/11/2017 Thu 01/12/2017 Fri 01/13/2017 Sat 01/14/2017 ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N ROAD S N 00:00 6 6 11 11 13 13 01:00 9 9 2 2 3 3 02:00 6 6 5 5 1 1 03:00 8 8 7 7 11 11 04:00 5 5 10 10 19 19 05:00 4 4 30 30 24 24 06:00 16 16 24 24 34 34 07:00 19 19 21 21 23 23 08:00 30 30 42 42 33 33 09:00 36 36 29 29 38 38 10:00 41 41 36 36 11:00 67 67 38 38 12:00 55 55 42 42 13:00 60 60 50 50 14:00 72 72 68 68 15:00 82 82 60 60 16:00 129 129 69 69 17:00 108 108 75 75 18:00 35 35 20 20 19:00 37 37 22 22 20:00 14 14 16 16 21:00 16 16 9 9 22:00 6 6 9 9 23:00 3 3 6 6 Volume 864 864 701 701 199 199 AM Peak Vol 67 67 45 45 AM Peak Fct 0.88 0.88 0.75 0.75 AM Peak Hr 11:00 11:00 8:15 8:15 PM Peak Vol 152 152 85 85 PM Peak Fct 0.79 0.79 0.85 0.85 PM Peak Hr 16:30 16:30 16:30 16:30 Seasonal Fct 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 1.387 Daily Fct 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 1.000 Axle Fct 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 0.500 Pulse Fct 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000 2.000
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