Transportation Study Format and Contents for the project in Culver City

The Transportation Study Format and Contents outline the required elements for preparing a transportation study report for the  Culver City. This includes the format, specific content sections, and types of analysis required to evaluate transportation impacts effectively. Below is a summary of the requirements:

A. Format

All plans, maps, and figures included in the transportation study must:

• Be in an 8 1/2" x 11" format.
• Include a date, north arrow, scale with scale bar, and City limit lines where applicable.
• Be readable and understandable in black and white when reproduced, especially if they use colors, patterns, or shading.

B. Contents

The transportation study must include the following sections:

1. Executive Summary:

   • A concise summary that includes:
     • Project description.
     • Scope of the analysis.
     • Summary of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) impact analysis and mitigation measures.
     • Summary of supplemental traffic and parking analysis and improvement measures.

2. Project Description:

   • Details to include:
     • Project name, address, legal description, assessor's data, and access locations.
     • Description of the existing land use (e.g., dwelling units, Gross Floor Area (GFA), uses, and building heights).
     • Description of the project size and details about any new buildings, remodeled, or demolished structures.
     • Residential developments: Specify the type of residence (e.g., single-family, duplex, multi-family).
     • Non-residential developments: Details of all land use components.
     • Project's hours of operation and the number of employees, students, seats, and residents as applicable.
     • Number of parking spaces for motor vehicles and bicycles required by the City and provided by the applicant.
     • Phased development details including target dates and final build-out year(s).
   • If the project description changes during the review process, City staff must determine if a supplemental or new transportation study is required.

3. Site Plan:

   • Must show existing and proposed elements:
     • Property lines, loading areas, circulation for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
     • Parking layout for vehicles and bicycles, and details of any restricted or gated driveways.
     • Public right-of-way facilities, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit amenities.
     • Traffic calming and traffic control devices.
     • Driveway widths and design according to City guidelines.
   • Site plan must cover on-site and off-site elements within a 500-foot radius of the project boundary or as determined by the City.

4. Existing Transportation Network Review:

   • Establishes the bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and auto traffic conditions around the project. It must include:
     • Study Area Circulation Map: Existing and proposed transportation circulation, traffic controls, roadway classifications, and conditions for TNCs like Uber and Lyft.
     • Transit Routes Map: Local and express bus routes, rail transit stops within one to two miles of the project site, signal timings, and transit stop amenities.
     • Base Year Traffic Volumes Map: Existing traffic volumes for AM and PM peak hours at study intersections.
     • Project Trip Generation and Future Traffic Volumes Maps: Projected trip volumes, including cumulative traffic impacts.
     • Site Vicinity Map: Intersections and street segments to be analyzed, using consistent numbering.
     • Lane Configurations Map: Details of existing and proposed lane configurations, including changes for mitigation and improvements.

5. Existing Transit Network Review:

   • A visual analysis with observations, conducted on a weekday during the extended PM peak period (3-7 PM), for transit stops/stations within a quarter mile of the project site. Must include:
     • Photos of transit stop conditions.
     • Confirmation of transit features listed in the project description.
     • Weather conditions during observation.
     • Identification of any operational conflicts or hazards to transit operations.

6. CEQA Transportation Analysis and Mitigations:

   • Conducted per the CEQA Appendix G checklist to analyze the transportation impact of the project. Further details on this analysis are provided in Section 4.

7. Supplemental Transportation Analysis and Measures:

   • In addition to the CEQA review, a supplemental transportation analysis is required by Culver City to address additional areas of concern. Details on this supplemental analysis are provided in Section 5.

This comprehensive format and content structure ensures that transportation studies are thorough, consistent, and meet the Culver City criteria for evaluating the potential impacts of development projects on transportation networks.

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