REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
Residential Projects
| Redevelopment of Waltham Hospital, Waltham, Massachusetts |
| As a part of a proposed zoning change, Conley Associates, Inc. was retained by Boulder Capital LLC to investigate the traffic impacts associated with a number of potential development scenarios for the site. Development alternatives included additional hospital and medical office space and a parking structure as well as varying degrees of residential development on a portion of the site. The zone change was granted and Conley Associates, Inc. performed a full traffic study for a 300 unit residential development. Areas of concern identified by the Transportation Director included overall site circulation, neighborhood impacts, signalization of area intersections, and the proximity of new schools. As part of mitigation for the project, Conley Associates, Inc. developed signalization plans for two study area intersections. |
| Haystack Hotel and Residential Development, Wilmington, Vermont |
| Conley Associates, Inc. prepared a Traffic Impact Study for the proposed development of 200 hotel units and 250 residential units to be located at Haystack Mountain in Wilmington, Vermont. Traffic data from previous traffic studies was obtained, and Conley Associates, Inc. determined the expected project impact at four area intersections. As a mitigation measure, Conley Associates, Inc. recommended the widening of Ski Area Access Road to accommodate both a left turn exiting lane and a right turn exiting lane which was expected to improve operations and reduce delay. |
| Condominium Development, Revere, Massachusetts |
| Conley Associates, Inc. assessed the traffic impacts associated with a proposed 250-unit condominium development to be located on Revere Beach Boulevard in Revere, Massachusetts. As part of the analysis, Conley Associates, Inc. took into consideration the seasonal traffic fluctuation associated with Revere Beach area. The study area was determined based on area commuting traffic patterns and the intersections most likely to be impacted by the proposed development. Conley Associates, Inc. determined area mode share percentages from data obtained from the Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS) and trip distribution percentages based on U.S. Census Journey To Work Data for Revere residents. Due to the project`s location on a Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) roadway, Conley Associates, Inc.`s Traffic Impact Study was also submitted to the DCR for approval. |
| Packards Corner Residential Development. Boston, Massachusetts |
| Conley Associates, Inc. has assessed the traffic impacts associated with a proposed 204-unit residential development and above grade 412-space parking structure to be located on Brighton Avenue at Packards Corner in Boston, Massachusetts. Due to the highly trafficked, multi-modal nature of the project location, Conley Associates, Inc., analyzed the project impact on vehicular and pedestrian traffic with consideration for the transit usage in the area. Vehicle traffic volumes were collected at eight study area intersections; pedestrian volumes were collected at Packards Corner adjacent to the site; and Conley Associates, Inc. obtained area public transit ridership data from the Central Transportation Planning Staff (CTPS). Based on the existing traffic volume data and conversations with Boston Transportation Department (BTD) regarding future traffic conditions as well as aggressive modal splits in the area, Conley Associates, Inc. determined the project impact on the extensive study area. As potential traffic demand management measures, Conley Associates, Inc. suggested the installation of more bike racks on the premises and reserving at least one garage parking space for a car-sharing vehicle. |
| ACT 250 and Local Permitting for Proposed Kingswood Condominium Development in West Dover, Vermont |
| Conley Associates, Inc. determined the traffic impact of a proposed 30-unit residential condominium development to be located adjacent to and accessed via the same access road as the existing Kingswood Residential Development in West Dover, Vermont. Conley Associates, Inc. determined that the proposed development is not expected to increase delay by more than 1.5 seconds per vehicle at any of the intersections studied. Conley Associates, Inc. staff presented the traffic findings at the ACT 250 hearing as well as at local hearings to permit the project. |
| Redevelopment of Former State Hospital, Waltham, Massachusetts |
| Conley Associates, Inc. was retained by Jefferson at Waltham, L.P. to determine the impact of the proposed redevelopment of the former Waltham State Hospital. The proposed development would consist of 300-units of residential development to be located on Trapelo Road in Waltham. The City of Waltham was particularly concerned with the impact of the development on a nearby-signalized intersection, which currently experiences lengthy delays and queues. Mitigation for the development included a large dollar contribution to the City of Waltham. This contribution would be used towards mitigation in the Trapelo Road corridor, specifically the provision of left turn lanes in the site vicinity. Mitigation would also include the proponent`s funding a detailed intersection study to analyze another critical study area intersection and then provide the City of Waltham with a fair share contribution towards the cost of the recommended improvements. |
| Proposed Residential Development, Beverly, Massachusetts |
| The proposed redevelopment would convert an existing vacant 68,000 square foot vacant nursing home into 43 units of condominium. With 11 off-site intersections, the study area was quite extensive and included the Route 128 Exit 19 Ramps to Brimbal Avenue and Sohier Road. Based on the operational analysis conducted in the study area, a number of intersections were currently experiencing lengthy delays during the peak hours. However, these intersections were generally concentrated to the north of the study area and typically provide access to and from Route 128. The traffic associated with the proposed site redevelopment was not expected to cause a degradation of level of service at any of the study area intersections and would, in fact, only increase the delay on any approach by approximately two seconds per vehicle. |
| Proposed Kettle Brook Lofts Residential Development, Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Conley Associates, Inc. analyzed the traffic impacts associated with a proposed residential development on Route 9 (Main Street) near the Leicester Town Line. The property was a large, vacant, factory building that would be converted to 109 units of condominium and two single-family homes. The City of Worcester was particularly concerned with site access given its frontage on Main Street and the construction of a bridge onsite that would connect it to Aldena Road, a small residential street located behind the site. To prevent cut through traffic on neighborhood streets, access to Aldena Road was restricted to emergency vehicles only and the main portion of the site would be accessed via Main Street. Of the three existing curb cuts on Main Street, Conley Associates, Inc. recommended that one driveway should provide full access, one driveway should allow right turns out only, and that the third driveway should be restricted to trucks only. |
| Balancing Rock Over 55 Residential Community, Holliston, Massachusetts |
| Conley Associates, Inc. assessed the traffic impacts of Balancing Rock Village, an age-restricted residential development to be located on Washington Street in Holliston, Massachusetts. Based on the analysis, Conley Associates, Inc. determined that both site drives on Washington Street were expected to operate at acceptable conditions in the Build condition. Conley Associates, Inc. also reviewed the internal site geometry and circulation and made several recommendations to improve operations and safety. Recommendations included: installation of stop signs at both site driveways on Washington Street, installation of a centerline on internal site roadways, and one-way circulation for several roadways located within the development. |
| Killington Mixed-Use Campus Development, Killington, Vermont |
| Conley Associates, Inc. analyzed the traffic impact of a proposed hotel, condominium, and retail development to be located near the intersection of Killington Road at Route 4 in Killington, Vermont. Conley Associates, Inc. calculated the trip generation associated with the three, planned stages of construction using industry standards and added it to existing traffic in the study area. Following VTrans standards throughout the traffic analysis, Conley Associates, Inc. determined that the proposed mixed-use development would not change the level of service at the intersection of Killington Road at Route 4. |