Data Collection & Traffic Analysis

12 hour traffic and pedestrian count

Signal Warrant Analysis
Synchro Analysis of the existing signal
operation and stop control alternatives
 Short Term Operational Analysis Results
(Peak Hour)
Existing configuration (signalized)
- Overall Level of Service B
All-Way Stop Control
- Overall Level of Service E
Two-Way Stop Control
- Overall Level of Service C
 Short Term Recommendation
Two-Way Stop Control (Sign Layout)
Potential Long Term Options
Maintain Two-way stop control
Reconstruct Traffic Signal
- Standard Configuration
- Single Diagonal Mast Arm
Mini-Roundabout

Standard Configuration / Diagonal Configuration

Next Steps
Survey
Feasibility and Cost Estimates for alternatives
Recommend alternative
Potential Long Term Operational Analysis
Results (Peak Hour)
Existing configuration (two-way stop control)
- Overall Level of Service C
Signal
- Overall Level of Service B
Roundabout
- Overall Level of Service B
 Roundabout Signal
Construction (CN) Cost $315,000 $315,000
CN Cost for Pedestrian Accommodation $10,000 $45,000
Total Cost CN $325,000 $360,000

Preliminary Engineering (PE) Cost $75,000 $35,000

PE Cost for Pedestrian Accommodation $10,000 $10,000
Total Cost PE $85,000 $45,000

Right of Way & Utilities (RW) Cost $0 $0

RW Cost for Pedestrian Accommodation $10,000 $20,000
Total Cost RW $10,000 $20,000

GRAND TOTAL $420,000 $425,000

VDOT Guidance on Roundabout Evaluation
VDOT recognizes that Roundabouts are frequently able to address the
above safety and operational objectives better than other types of
intersections in both urban and rural environments and on high-speed
and low-speed highways. Therefore, it is VDOT policy that
Roundabouts be considered when a project includes reconstructing or
constructing new intersection(s), signalized or unsignalized. The
Engineer shall provide an analysis of each intersection to determine if a
Roundabout is a feasible alternative based on site constraints,
including right of way, environmental factors and other design
constraints. The advantages and disadvantages of constructing a
Roundabout shall be documented for each intersection. When the
analysis shows that a Roundabout is a feasible alternative, it
should be considered the Departments preferred alternative due
to the proven substantial safety and operational benefits.
Draft Report Recommended Alternative
Roundabout
VDOT, McCormick Taylor, and Public Works staff
recommendation
Feasible based on:
o Right of Way
o Environmental Factors
o Design Constraints
Safety
Operation
Life Cycle Cost
Questions?