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The Requestor should be familiar with the project before ordering traffic forecasts. This form should be completely filled out for all forecast requests (new, updates, or revisions).
SENDTHREE (3) COMPLETEDREQUESTFORMSTO:
Ms. Deborah Hutchings, P.E.
State Traffic Forecast Engineer
Systems Planning Unit
1554 MSC, Transportation Planning Branch
Contact Engineer:
Supervisor:
Branch:
Date:
Signature of requestor:
I. FORECAST / PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
A. TYPE OF FORECAST REQUEST:
NEW Project Forecast
UPDATE of previous forecast. Date of previous forecast.
REVISION of current forecast request (a forecast is currently underway, but not completed – note, Assigned Forecaster will contact you with a revised due date).
Reason(s) UPDATE or REVISION is needed (note all that apply):
Project Description:
B. ATTACHMENTS:
BETTER MAPPING MEANS A BETTER / QUICKER PRODUCT! Detailed Maps must be provided that locate the project. Additionally, any aerial photography is greatly appreciated.
Map(s) attached (needed for all)
Purpose and Need Statement attached. (not needed forREVISION)
Attach the minutes of the latest scoping meeting.
OR provide the date when it will be held.
- RELATED ISSUES:
List all nearby projects and development which should be assumed constructed in the design year. Include TIP projects, local projects, and major developments. (The Forecaster will contact you after forecast is underway for details such as square footage, access points, etc.)
II. FORECAST SCHEDULE
You should PLAN for the following minimum time to complete a forecast: 5 months for simple bridge forecast; 6 months for simple widening forecast; > 6 months for complex forecasts. (this section is not needed forREVISION)
Planning/Project Begin Date:
Desired date of Completed Forecast:
EXPEDITE:
IS THE FORECAST REQUIRED IN LESS THAN TIME THAN NOTED AS TYPICAL ABOVE?
YES, the forecast is needed in LESS TIME so please EXPEDITE. To EXPEDITE your Unit Head MUST sign below to indicate acknowledgement that this stipulation will result in delays in delivery of other forecasts to your Branch. The Unit Head will be contacted to discuss which project(s) should be delayed to accommodate this request.
Unit Head Signature: ______Date ______
Date EXPEDITED forecast desired by: ______
Suggested projects to delay:
III. FORECAST SPECIFICATIONS
AN ITEMIZED LIST IS REQUIRED FOR EACH ALTERNATIVE.
Itemize all intersections for which traffic projections / turning movements are required (do not include intersections for which traffic estimates are not required). For State facilities, please include both SR numbers and road names.
Name EACH alternative, and for each, provide a separate list of intersections where turning moves are to be provided, including the NO BUILD alternative (unless it’s a widening).
If the requested project involves construction of a new location facility, remember to also include all required intersections on existing facilities.
The following will be provided unless otherwise stipulated:
ADT’s; turning movements; Design Hour Volume %; Design Hour Direction Factor; percent trucks (% Duals, and % TT-ST’s).
For widening or improvement projects two scenarios will be provided: base year no build; and future year build.
For NEW alignment projects the following four scenarios will be provided: base year no build; base year build; future year no build; future year build.
Are there any special traffic forecast information needs that this forecast should provide?
Please double-check the above information for accuracy. Incomplete forms will have to be returned to originator for completion. If you do not receive a response to your request within four weeks of your request date, please contact Deborah Hutchings at (919) 715-5482 ext. 394.
NCDOT Transportation Planning Branch1Revised 10-05