2023 07 06 TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY

Traffic Impact Study Proposed Popeye’s & Fast Food Restaurant – West Orange FUTURE CONDITIONS Traffic volumes and operational analyses were developed for both the No Build and Build conditions. The No Build conditions provide a baseline for assessing the impact of site development traffic on the roadway system. The process of developing the No Build and Build traffic volumes and the subsequent analyses is outlined below. Regardless of whether the subject site is developed or not, traffic volumes on the surrounding roadways are expected to increase as a result of developments throughout the region. A growth rate for roadways within the study area was obtained from the NJDOT Annual Background Growth Rate Table, which indicates a growth rate of 2% per year. It should also be noted that there is one (1) development in the vicinity of the site that had been approved but not yet constructed at the time of the counts that is identified as potential significant traffic generator, described below. The Adjacent Development Traffic Volumes passing the site are shown on Figure 3. • A proposed gas station with ten (10) fueling positions and a 4,034 SF convenience store, located in the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Eagle Rock Avenue and Prospect Avenue. Projections of the associated traffic volumes were gathered from the Traffic Impact Study, last revised February 27, 2019 prepared by this firm. Future No Build traffic volumes were developed by applying the background growth rate of 2% for two (2) years to the study area roadways existing traffic volumes and adding the adjacent development traffic volumes. Figure 4, in Appendix A, shows the No Build traffic volumes. Traffic Generation Projections of future traffic volumes were developed utilizing data as published in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) publication Trip Generation, 11th Edition for Land Use Code (LUC) 934 – Fast-Food Restaurant with Drive-Through Window. This publication sets forth trip generation rates based on empirical traffic count data conducted at numerous research sites. According to studies conducted by ITE, traffic associated with LUC 934 is not 100% newly generated. Rather, a portion of the traffic is diverted from the existing traffic stream on the

esearch sites. According to studies conducted by ITE, traffic associated with LUC 934 is not 100% newly generated. Rather, a portion of the traffic is diverted from the existing traffic stream on the adjacent roadway network. This is because the Popeye’s and Sonic fast food restaurants are not destination land uses, instead patrons stop on their way to/from other locations such as home or work. ITE identifies 55% and 37% passby traffic percentages during the respective PM and Saturday peak hours, which are also accepted by NJDOT. Table IV below details the traffic volumes associated with the subject project taking into account the passby credits. Table IV Trip Generation Considering Passby Traffic PM PSH SAT PSH Land Use Trip Type In Out Total In Out Total Total 69 63 132 113 108 221 4,009 SF Fast Food Passby 38 35 73 42 40 82 Restaurants with Drive-Thru New (Primary) 31 28 59 71 68 139 Page 6

Traffic Impact Study Proposed Popeye’s & Fast Food Restaurant – West Orange As mentioned previously, the site is currently developed with a vacated restaurant which has trip generation potential if re-occupied. Therefore, ITE data for LUC 932 – High-Turnover (Sit-Down) Restaurant was utilized to project the trip generation associated with the potential re-occupation of the existing use. The following Table V compares the trips associated with the proposed use to the existing trip generation potential of the site. Table V Trip Generation Comparison PM PSH SAT PSH Land Use Trip Type In Out Total In Out Total Total 34 22 56 35 34 69 Existing 6,190 SF Restaurant Passby 15 9 24 0 0 0 New (Primary) 19 13 32 35 34 69 Total 69 63 132 113 108 221 4,009 SF Fast Food Passby 38 35 73 42 40 82 Restaurants with Drive-Thru New (Primary) 31 28 59 71 68 139 Total +35 +41 +76 +78 +74 +152 Difference Passby +23 +26 +49 +42 +108 +82 New (Primary) +12 +15 +27 +36 +34 +70 As shown in Table V above, it is anticipated that 27 additional trips during the weekday evening peak hour and 70 additional trips during the Saturday midday peak hour are anticipated to access the site that are considered “new” to the adjacent roadway network with the proposed redevelopment. However, no credit was taken for the potential use of the site and all trip generation was considered an increase over vacant land. This accounts for a “worst case scenario” from a traffic impact perspective. Once the magnitude of traffic to be

l use of the site and all trip generation was considered an increase over vacant land. This accounts for a “worst case scenario” from a traffic impact perspective. Once the magnitude of traffic to be generated by the site is known, it is necessary to assign that traffic to the adjacent street system. The distribution of new traffic to the surrounding roadways is based on the location of primary arterial roadways, major signalized intersections and existing traffic patterns. Located in Appendix A, Figure 5 illustrates the percent distribution of primary site generated trips, Figure 6 illustrates the primary site generate volumes, Figure 7 illustrates the distribution of passby site generated trips, Figure 8 illustrates the passby site generated volumes, and Figure 9 illustrates the total site generated volumes assigned to the study area network. The site generated volumes were added to the No Build traffic volumes to generate the Build traffic volumes, shown in Figure 10. Future Capacity Analysis Operational conditions at the study intersections were analyzed under the No Build and Build conditions and are summarized in Table VI below. Page 7

Traffic Impact Study Proposed Popeye’s & Fast Food Restaurant – West Orange Table VI Future Levels of Service PM PSH SAT PSH Direction/ Intersection No No Movement Build Build Build Build EB LT A (9) A (9) A (9) A (9) Eagle Rock Avenue and Rosney WB LT A (9) A (10) A (9) A (9) Terrace/Mayfair Farms NB LTR B (13) B (12) C (19) C (17) Driveway SB LTR D (25) D (26) C (24) D (27) Eagle Rock Avenue and WB LT - A (9) - A (9) East Site Driveway NB LR - C (23) - D (28) Eagle Rock Avenue and WB LT - A (9) - A (9) West Site Driveway NB R - B (11) - B (11) A (#) - Unsignalized Intersection Level of Service (seconds of delay per vehicle) Eagle Rock Avenue and Rosney Terrace/Mayfair Farms Driveway With the addition of the site traffic, the individual intersection movements are anticipated to operate at Levels of Service “D” or better during the analyzed peak periods. See Table VI for the individual movement Levels of Service and delays. Eagle Rock Avenue and the East Site Driveway The east site driveway is proposed to intersect Eagle Rock Avenue to form an unsignalized T- intersection with the site driveway under stop control. The eastbound approach of Eagle Rock Avenue is proposed to provide a dedicated through lane and a shared through/right turn lane. The westbound approach of Eagle Rock Avenue is proposed to

op control. The eastbound approach of Eagle Rock Avenue is proposed to provide a dedicated through lane and a shared through/right turn lane. The westbound approach of Eagle Rock Avenue is proposed to provide a shared left turn/through lane and a dedicated through lane. The northbound approach of the site driveway is proposed to provide a single lane for left and right turn movements. As designed, the individual intersection movements are anticipated to operate at Levels of Service “D” or better during the analyzed peak periods. See Table VI for the individual movement Levels of Service and delays. Eagle Rock Avenue and the West Site Driveway The west site driveway is proposed to intersect Eagle Rock Avenue to form an unsignalized T- intersection with the site driveway under stop control. The eastbound approach of Eagle Rock Avenue is proposed to provide a dedicated through lane and a shared through/right turn lane. The westbound approach of Eagle Rock Avenue is proposed to provide a shared left turn/through lane and a dedicated through lane. The northbound approach of the site driveway is proposed to provide a single lane for right turn movements only. As designed, the individual intersection movements are anticipated to operate at Levels of Service “B” or better during the analyzed peak periods. See Table VI for the individual movement Levels of Service and delays. Page 8

Traffic Impact Study Proposed Popeye’s & Fast Food Restaurant – West Orange SITE PLAN Site Access and Circulation The site plan was reviewed with respect to the site access and on-site circulation design. As noted previously, access to The Project will be provided via one (1) full movement driveway and one (1) full movement ingress/right turn egress driveway along Eagle Rock Avenue. The newly constructed parking lot will be serviced by parking aisles with a width of 18 feet for one- way circulation with 60-degree parking and 24 feet for two-way circulation with 90-degree parking, both of which meet the Ordinance requirements. These dimensions are also consistent with accepted engineering design standards and as such will adequately accommodate the anticipated site traffic. The drive-thru lanes will operate in a counter clockwise direction with the ability to stack eleven (11) cars in the drive-thru lane for both restaurants, which exceeds the Ordinance requirement of six (6) total vehicles for fast food restaurant uses. The drive-thru lanes are proposed to be 11 feet wide, which exceeds the Ordinance requirement of 9 feet. Therefore, the proposed drive-thru design will provide more than enough stacking for the maximum anticipated demand and will adequately accommodate the anticipated site traffic. An 11-foot-wide bypass lane will also be provided to ensure adequate and efficient circulation and to ensure that drive-thru queues do not impact on site circulation for patrons who park and walk in to the restaurant. Parking The Township of West Orange Ordinance sets forth a parking requirement of 1 space per 3 seats or 1 space per 45 SF of floor area available to patrons, whichever is greater. Based on square footage, this equates to a parking requirement of 26 spaces for the proposed 1,139 SF of total restaurant area available to patrons. Based on number of seats, this equates to a parking requirement of 14 spaces for the proposed 42 total seats. As such, the requirement of 26 spaces based on square footage was utilized. The site as proposed provides 27 parking spaces which exceeds the Ordinance. It is proposed to provide parking stalls with dimensions of 9’x18’ for both 60-degree and 90-degree parking which meets the minimum Ordinance requirements. It should

aces which exceeds the Ordinance. It is proposed to provide parking stalls with dimensions of 9’x18’ for both 60-degree and 90-degree parking which meets the minimum Ordinance requirements. It should also be noted that industry standards recommend stall widths of between 8’9” and 9’ and a length of 18’ for high-turnover land uses such as The Project, which is met as designed. Page 9

Traffic Impact Study Proposed Popeye’s & Fast Food Restaurant – West Orange FINDINGS & CONCLUSIONS Findings Based upon the detailed analyses as documented herein, the following findings are noted: • The proposed 2,525 SF Popeye’s and 1,484 SF Sonic fast-food restaurants with drive-thru are projected to generate 31 entering trips and 28 exiting trips during the weekday evening peak hour and 71 entering trips and 68 exiting trips during the Saturday midday peak hour that are “new” to the adjacent roadway network. • Access to the site will be provided via one (1) full movement driveway and one (1) full movement ingress/right turn egress driveway along Eagle Rock Avenue. • With the addition of the site generated traffic, the individual intersection movements of Eagle Rock Avenue and Rosney Terrace/the Mayfair Farms Driveway are anticipated to operate at Levels of Service “D” or better during the studied peak hours. • As designed, the individual intersection movements of Eagle Rock Avenue and the east site driveway are anticipated to operate at Levels of Service “D” or better during the studied peak hours. • As designed, the individual intersection movements of Eagle Rock Avenue and the west site driveway are anticipated to operate at Levels of Service “B” or better during the studied peak hours. • As proposed, The Project’s site driveways and internal circulation have been designed to provide for safe and efficient movement of automobiles. • The proposed parking supply and design is sufficient to support the projected demand and satisfies the Ordinance requirement. Conclusions Based upon our Traffic Impact Study as detailed in the body of this report, it is the professional opinion of Dynamic Traffic, LLC that the adjacent street system of the Township of West Orange and Essex County will not experience any significant degradation in operating conditions with the construction of The Project. The site driveways are located to provide safe and efficient access to the adjacent roadway system. The site plan as proposed provides for good circulation throughout the site and provides adequate parking to accommodate The Project’s needs.

posed provides for good circulation throughout the site and provides adequate parking to accommodate The Project’s needs. Page 10