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Appendix 11
The base trip generation for each land use is reduced by the amount of trips anticipated to be by walking,
bicycling or school transport and by the potential for linked trips. The compatible uses proposed for this
site generally lend themselves to linked trips, particularly food service. In fact, the commercial success
of food service at this location is predicated on a considerable portion of the customer base being
attracted to the site by other uses. It is anticipated that most theater-goers, office workers and customers
will take advantage of their close proximity and simply walk to a restaurant or shop.
Trip generation has been projected for weekdays and weekends to the extent possible given the data
limitations. The centerpiece of the development, the children’s theater, is anticipated to have peak travel
demand during weekday mornings and afternoons. It is unknown whether the theater might operate in
the evenings or on weekends, but evening and weekend shows at 75% capacity have been projected in
an effort to assess potential trip generation. In a similar manner, it is anticipated that most office uses
will be closed on weekends, so trip generation is estimated at 25% of weekday travel.
Trip Generation Projections
At a glance
Weekday – 2,042 to 2,297 vehicle trips per day
Weekend – 1,717
to 2,117 vehicle trips per day
Trip Generation by Use
Children’s theater
Weekdays
: 425 seats x 0.3 per seat = 128 trips per performance
128 trips – 50% (buses/vans) = 64 vehicle trips + 5 buses/vans =
69 trips per performance
Weekends/Evenings
: (425 seats x 0.3) x 0.75 = 96 trips per performance
96 – 7% = 90 vehicle trips + 1 bus/van =
91 trips per performance
Park/playground
4 acres: 4 x 50 per acre = 200 vehicle trips
200 – 20% (linked) =
160 trips
Food service/restaurants
2,500 sf (Low): 2.5 x 130 per 1,000 sf = 325
325 – 37% (alt modes/linked) =
205 trips
5,000 sf (High): 5 x 130 per 1,000 sf = 650
650 – 37% (alt modes/linked) =
410 trips
Specialty Retail
5,000 sf (Low): 5 x 40 per 1,000 sf = 200
200 – 17% (alt modes/linked) =
166 trips
10,000 sf (High): 10 x 40 per 1,000 sf = 400
400 – 17% (alt modes/linked) =
332 trips