§ 26-64. TRAFFIC IMPACT STATEMENT.

26-64.1 When Required. The Board may require a traffic impact statement as part of preliminary approval of a major subdivision or site plan if, in the opinion of the Board, the development could have an adverse impact on the road network, ingress/egress or on-site circulation.

(Ord. #637-99)

26-64.2 General Provisions.

a.

The traffic impact statement shall be prepared by a New Jersey licensed professional engineer having appropriate experience and education.

b.

All relevant sources of information used in the preparation of said statement shall be identified.

(Ord. #637-99)

26-64.3 Submission Format. All traffic impact statements shall provide a description of the impact and effect of the proposed land development upon all roads which are adjacent to or immediately affected by traffic and shall specifically address the following items:

a.

Existing conditions in the vicinity of the proposed project including:

1.

Roadway network;

2.

Representative traffic counts, not during holiday or summer periods (or with appropriate statistical adjustments for counts during the summer months);

3.

Traffic accident statistics;

4.

Availability of public transportation;

5.

Level of service of adjacent roadways.

b.

Traffic generated by the proposed development including:

1.

Trip generation;

2.

Trip distribution;

3.

Modal split;

4.

Level of service under proposed conditions.

c.

Traffic impacts caused by the proposed development as per change in existing conditions.

d.

Explanation of Traffic Reduction/Traffic Management Plans necessary pursuant to any current Federal, State or County requirements, and, where applicable, proposed interaction with appropriate County Transportation Management Areas (TMA).

e.

Recommendations for alleviating or diminishing any possible congestion or disruption to the established traffic pattern.

f.

Any other information requested by the appropriate Board reasonably required to make an informed assessment of potential traffic impacts.

(Ord. #637-99)