September 5, 2018

the west side of the Arena. He stated that currently the driveway had two “exit-only” lanes on to Northfield Avenue. In reply to question from Mr. Fleder, Mr. French confirmed his firm had prepared Exhibit A-11, (Conceptual Access Layout for New Parking Deck). Mr. French stated Exhibit A-11 was an aerial drawing of the existing conditions of the driveway on the west side of the Arena with the exits on to Northfield Avenue. The proposed improvements would maintain the two exit lanes, one right and one left, and to create an entrance in to the Zoo by widening the driveway. Mr. French stated there was currently a traffic signal at the driveway. Mr. French stated that on a Saturday, his firm had conducted traffic counts at the three intersections that enter and exit Turtle Back Zoo. Mr. French stated the existing main entrance and the existing exit lanes on the east side of the Zoo would remain unchanged. The two exit lanes on the west side would remain; that intersection would be improved with the addition of an entry lane. Mr. French stated his firm had worked with the County to develop the location of the new ingress lane. Mr. French opined the proposed preliminary design would sufficiently accommodate on-site vehicular traffic. He stated the purpose of the project was to minimize or eliminate overflow parking on days with excessive visitor attendance. He opined the project would result in safer conditions for vehicles and pedestrians. Mr. French stated there would be signage and traffic signal improvements to accommodate the traffic new movements. Mr. French concluded his testimony. Chairman Bagoff requested Mr. Klein represent the Board in questioning Mr. French on his testimony. Mr. Klein asked on what (Saturday) date and time were the traffic counts conducted. Mr. French stated he did not have the exact date, but it was during the month August. He stated that typically, traffic counts were conducted during peak hours, but he did not know the exact time of day his firm had conducted the traffic counts. Mr. Klein asked for about the proposed directional/informational signage. He opined the current signage, traffic cones, and County staff that directed traffic were ineffectual. He asked how the County would manage traffic. Mr. French stated that during normal operation, the traffic would function fine. On days with heavy traffic volume, County staff would

c were ineffectual. He asked how the County would manage traffic. Mr. French stated that during normal operation, the traffic would function fine. On days with heavy traffic volume, County staff would be present to direct traffic; traffic would be managed in an open-ended manner. Mr. Klein asked Mr. French if he would ask the County to consider having his firm prepare a traffic management plan. Mr. French stated that to the best of its ability, the County does incorporate traffic management on high volume days. Mr. Klein asked if an analysis of the proposed 40% increase in parked cars had yet been completed to determine the level of service on the high volume days. Mr. French stated an analysis had not been completed. He stated that if required, the County would alter the timing of the signals to incorporate the traffic movements on the high volume days. He stated evaluations were still being considered. Mr. Klein opined that he, a professional traffic engineer, would have done the traffic study first to determine the number of parking spaces in the proposed garage. He asked if an analysis of the driveway traffic volume had been studied. Mr. French answered no. Mr. Klein voiced concern that the additional 40% increase had not been considered when the initial traffic count was done. 11