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~ ~ Future traffic volumes from a roved but not et constructed develo ments to be rovided bY ci pP ~ Y ) P , P tY ~ staff, will be estimated and assigned to the roadway network. Level of service calcuiations will be conducted to evaluate intersection operations under Background Conditions. Planned and funded intersection and roadway improvements expected to be in place by the projecYs opening date will be included in this analysis. ~ Task Evaluate Project Conditions ~ The project trips estimated in Task 1(or 1A) will be added to the background traffic volumes developed in Task 3 to represent Project Conditions. Intersection level of service calculations will be conducted to estimate the operating levels of the study intersections during the AM and PM peak hours under Project Conditions. Consistent with previous EIR traffic studies, freeway operations will ~ be analyzed in terms of changes to volumes under this scenario. As part of this task, we will also evaluate how implementation of the project will affect bicycle, ~ pedestrian, and transit facilities and services. This evaluation will include a review of on-site and off- site pedestrian connections and potential circulation hazards for all users. Task Identify Significant Impacts and Recommend Mitigation Measures The impacts of the proposed project on the surrounding roadway system will be identified by ~ comparing the results of the level of service calculations for Background Conditions to the results for Project Conditions. For significant impacts, feasible mitigation measures will be recommended to reduce impacts to a less than significant level where possible. Measures could include physical improvements (such as adding turn lanes, installing traffic signals, or restricting turning movements), as well as methods to modify the traffic demand of the project such as reducing the size of the project, enhancing facilities for alternative modes, and instituting Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures (see Task 6 for additional discussion of TDM measures). Fehr & Peers will calculate the projecYs impact fee for each development alternative based on the Citys fee schedule. Additional contributions may be required for improvements not included in the City's fee program related to emergency vehicle access and other circulation impacts. Project impacts to the surrounding transit, bicycle, pedestrian facilities and parking will be identified. Measures to mitigate project impacts on these facilities will be recommended including providing linkages to adjacent land uses and improving facilities for bicycling commuters. Task C/CAG and TDM Analysis The proposed project will generate substantially more than trips during the peak hour and will require mitigation per San Mateo City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) guidelines. The CMP facilities in the study area include I-280, SR (EI Camino Real), and US Measures to mitigate project impacts will be identified from the information contained in the C/CAG Land Use Impact Analysis Program dated October This document includes a list of potential TDM measures designed to reduce the number of single-occupant vehicle trips generated by uses similar to those proposed for the project. TDM measures include, but are not limited to, vanpool/carpools, parking cash-out programs, inclusion of on-site amenities (e.g., dry cleaning service, ATM, cafeteria/restaurant, fitness center, etc.), video-conferencing centers, TDM coordinators, and transit information and pass subsidies. A comprehensive list to mitigate impacts to the CMP facilities will be prepared. An alternative mode enhancement that will be considered includes shuttle service to Caltrain. Fehr