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Jul - 28 . 2005 3 : 02PM CA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION No•4035 P 3 Ms. Hayes July 28, 2005 Page 2 r The Department requires level of service (LOS) "C"or better at State owned facilities, including intersections (see Appendix "C-3" of the TIS guide). If an intersection is currently below LOS "C," any increase in delay from project-generated traffic must be analyzed and mitigated. The LOS for operating State highway facilities is based upon measures of effectiveness (MOE) (see Appendix "C-2" of the Guide). If an existing State highway facility is operating at less than this target LOS, the existing MOE should be maintained. • The Department recommends that the Lead Agency encourage the developer to submit a scope of work for conducting the TIS prior to circulating the local development application for comment in order to expedite the Department's review. This will insure that the TIS submitted follows the Department's guidelines as stated in the Caltrans Guide for the Preparation of Trajfc Impact Studies, dated December 2002 (TIS guide). The TIS guide is available online at the following web address: httpJ/www.dot.ca.gov/hq/tpp/Planning_tools/tools.htm. • This proposed development may not create a major impact on SR-1-5 when considered by itself. However, when combined with the cumulative impacts of other existing and proposed development in this area, the resulting traffic will contribute to the significant congestion forecasted to the SR-1-5 mainline and at the Downing Avenue Interchange of SR-I-5/ Downing Avenue. Therefore, the Department recommends the collection of impact fees on a "Fair Share"basis for future improvements to these facilities. • We suggest that the county continue to coordinate and consult with the Department to identify and address potential cumulative transportation impacts that may occur from this project and other developments near this geographical location. This will assist us in ensuring that traffic safety and quality standards are maintained for the traveling public on existing and future state transportation facilities. "Cal►ram improves mubilily Across California"