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A preliminary plan or site plan to a suitable scale (not schematic) combined with maps, drawings, schematics, tables and/or text as appropriate would provide the most useful information. If the proposed development is to be constructed in phases, describe each phase and the proposed timing of implementation. 3.1.5 Describe provisions incorporated in the development proposal and site plan for future transportation system improvements identified in the MPSs or those that would result from current applications under the Environmental Assessment Act or applications for MPS amendments. 3.2 Definition and Description of the Study Area 3.2.1 In general, the study area should extend far enough, within reason, to contain all Halifax Regional Municipality roads, Provincial highways, interchanges, intersections, transit services, and transit terminals which will be noticeably affected by the travel generated by the proposed development: (ie. traffic volumes or transit ridership increased by 5 per cent or more, volume/capacity ratios for overall intersections or through or shared through/turning movements increased to 0.85 or above, or volume/capacity ratios for exclusive turning movements increased to 1.0 or above). Where a more limited TIS is appropriate (see 2.0.3 above), the extent of the study area could potentially be reduced as well. It would be helpful to consult with Halifax Regional Municipality staff in establishing a suitable study area for the TIS. In general, the size of the study area will vary with the size and nature of the development or redevelopment proposal. 3.2.2 Describe the existing transportation system in the study area using a combination of maps and text as appropriate. The following information is relevant: • streets, indicating the number of lanes and posted speed, and highways; • highway interchanges, indicating the available movements; • signalized intersections, including highway ramp terminals, indicating the lane configurations, lane widths, and any turning or similar restrictions; • unsignalized intersections, indicating the lane configuration, lane widths, type of control, and any turning or similar restrictions; • key pedestrian and bicycle routes; • marked pedestrian crosswalks in the vicinity of the development site; TISGUIDE8.WPD September 1, 2007 page 8
• on-street parking spaces and parking or stopping restrictions in the vicinity of the development site, and those which would affect the operation of key intersections being analyzed; • heavy vehicle restrictions; • transit routes serving the proposed development or redevelopment; • transit terminal entrances, bus-stops or platforms, and bus-bays; • other transportation facilities or services as appropriate. Less detailed information may be appropriate for transportation facilities and services that will not be noticeably affected by the travel generated by the proposed development or those more distant from the development site. 3.2.3 Identify any potential future transportation changes that are shown in the Municipal Planning Strategies or that are the subject of MPS amendment applications or applications under the Environmental Assessment Act, which may benefit or otherwise affect travel to/from the development. Describe these changes to a level of detail sufficient only to assess their implications for travel to/from the development. In each case, identify the status and anticipated date of implementation. TISGUIDE8.WPD September 1, 2007 page 9
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