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Frewert Traffic Impact Study 3.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS This section describes existing conditions in the immediate project site vicinity, including roadway facilities, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and available transit service. In addition, existing traffic volumes and operations are presented for the study intersections, including the results of LOS calculations. 3.1 EXISTING SETTING AND ROADWAY SYSTEM Relevant roadways in the project vicinity are discussed below and shown in Figure 1: Interstate 5(1-5) is a major north-south freeway that runs through the eastern portion of the City of Lathrop. It is generally an eight-lane freeway with three travel lanes in each direction through the City of Lathrop and near the project site. Between Sacramento and Grapevine, SR 99 and 1-5 generally run parallel,serving inland cities and counties. Roth Road is a two-to four-lane, east-west roadway north of the project frontage. In the study area, the arterial.mainly provides access to industrial land uses. Roth Road extends between Manthey Road in the west to Airport Way to the east.The posted speed limit on Roth Road ranges between 45 and 50 miles per hour(mph) within the roadway extents. Manthey Road is a two-lane, north-south frontage road that runs parallel to I-5 Southbound, The roadway extends between French Camp Road in the north and Spartan Way to the south. In the study area,this roadway mainly provides access to industrial and agricultural land uses. Manthey Road has a posted speed limit ranging between 35 and 45 mph within the project vicinity. Frewert Road is a two-lane, east-west roadway that is located along the northern frontage of the project site. Frewert Road extends from the Manthey Road in the east to the San Joaquin River in the west. In the study area,the roadway mainly provides access to agricultural land uses. Frewert Road does not have a posted speed limit. .3.2 EXISTING PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES Walkability is defined as the ability to travel easily and safely between various origins and destinations without having to rely on automobiles or other motorized travel.The ideal "walkable"community includes wide sidewalks,a mix of land uses such as residential, employment, and shopping opportunities,a limited number of conflict points with vehicle traffic,and easy access to transit facilities and services. Pedestrian facilities consist of crosswalks, sidewalks, pedestrian signals, and off-street paths,which provide safe and convenient routes for pedestrians to access the destinations such as institutions, businesses, public transportation, and recreation facilities. In the immediate project vicinity, sidewalks are not provided.A short sidewalk segment exists on the north side of Roth Road for approximately 600 feet. Page X11 TJKM