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5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS The results of the PICADY analysis are presented in Section 13.5.1.3. The origin/destination traffic demand tables for all the different scenarios tested for the analysed junction are provided in Appendix 13.2 of this Report. 13.5.1.2 Assessment Years The performance of the junctions has been analysed for the critical AM and PM peak hours (09:00- 10:00 and 17:00-18:00 respectively) for 2009, 2010 (expected year of expanded operations commencing), and the design year of 2025 (15 years beyond the operational date in accordance with the NRA Traffic and Transport Assessment Guidelines). 13.5.1.3 Analysis Results The analysis results for the entrance into the facility for both the AM and PM peak hours are provided below in Table 13.4 Full PICADY outputs are provided in Appendix 13.3. Table 13.4 PICADY Results: Facility Entrance AM and PM Peak Hours Run Information Arm A – R162 North RFC Value Max Queue Length Arm B – Compost Facility Entrance RFC Value Max Queue Length Arm C – R162 South RFC Value Max Queue Length Average Delay (Min/ Vehicle) 2009 AM - - 0.003 0.00 0.003 0.00 0.00 2009 PM - - 0.004 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.00 2010 AM - - 0.003 0.00 0.003 0.00 0.00 2010 PM - - 0.004 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.00 2010 AM + Generated Traffic - - 0.006 0.01 0.010 0.01 0.00 2010 PM + Generated Traffic - - 0.010 0.01 0.003 0.00 0.00 2025 AM - - 0.003 0.00 0.003 0.00 0.00 2025 PM - - 0.004 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.00 2025 AM + Generated Traffic - - 0.006 0.01 0.010 0.01 0.00 2025 PM + Generated For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. Traffic - - 0.010 0.01 0.003 0.00 0.00 The above results indicate that the compost facility entrance will operate below its capacity up to and including 2025 and is capable of handling the traffic that will be generated by the proposed extension of the facility. 189 EPA Export 01-06-2010:03:56:01
5361- Kilmainhamwood Compost Facility Extension- EIS 13.5.2 Link Capacity A link capacity assessment has been carried out for the R162 with reference to the Geometric Design Guidelines RT180. The R162 is approximately 6.0m wide with 60% visibility greater than 460m and a lateral clearance of 1m from the carriageway edge on both sides. Due to the rural nature of the area, it is assumed that level of service C is to be provided, meaning the two way capacity of the road is 765 vehicles per hour. The maximum two way flow that is expected to occur is during the PM peak in 2025 with a flow volume 257 PCUs. This is below the capacity of the road meaning that the local road will operate within capacity up to and including 2025 where there will be approximately 66% spare capacity. 13.6 ROAD SAFETY, PARKING, PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES AND CYCLISTS 13.6.1 Road Safety Existing warning signage, warning motorists of a facility entrance, is located at both sides of the facility entrance. It is recommended that additional warning signage is installed and maintained at 200m from either side of the existing compost facility entrance to warn traffic to the presence of slow moving vehicles. 13.6.2 Parking The Meath County Development Plan 2007-2013 does not outline any specific parking standards for developments such as composting facilities. However, it is noted that adequate parking is provided at the facility to accommodate the expected number of employees and visitors. Adequate space is also provided to facilitate parking for all delivery vehicles. 13.6.3 Pedestrian Facilities There are no pedestrian facilities in place on the R162 in the vicinity of the development. As it is not expected that there will be any pedestrian activity to and from or within the proposed development, no pedestrian facilities are considered to be required for this development. 13.6.4 Cyclists There are currently no cycle facilities in place on the R162. Due to the nature and rural location of the development, cycle lanes are not considered to be necessary. 13.7 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 13.7.1 Conclusions The conclusions to this report are as follows: For inspection purposes only. Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 190 EPA Export 01-06-2010:03:56:01
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