During a recent government meeting, officials discussed the findings of a traffic study related to a new development project, focusing on vehicle trip estimates and necessary infrastructure improvements. The study projected approximately 1,000 vehicle trips associated with 1,200 guests, based on the assumption of 300 parking spaces with a turnover rate of 1.6. This turnover rate indicates that 60% of the parking spaces would be used twice throughout the day, leading to a total of 480 independent vehicles, which translates to 960 one-way trips, plus an additional 40 trips for staff.

The discussion also highlighted the implementation of an online reservation system aimed at managing visitor numbers and vehicle occupancy rates, which were estimated at 2.5 people per vehicle. This system is expected to help regulate traffic flow and enhance the overall visitor experience.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the proposed construction of two roundabouts at key intersections, which were initially not included in the traffic study. County officials indicated that these roundabouts would be necessary to accommodate future traffic growth and improve safety at the intersections of County Road 73. The traffic study had originally recommended stop-controlled intersections with additional turn lanes, but the county's preference for roundabouts shifted the focus of the discussion.

The developers acknowledged the county's request for a contribution towards the cost of the roundabouts, which would be determined based on the project's projected traffic impact. It was noted that the development's traffic would account for approximately 10 to 15% of the total traffic at peak times. The specifics of this financial contribution will be negotiated as part of the site development plan (SDP) process.

County transportation and engineering representatives confirmed that such contributions are standard practice for developments that significantly impact public infrastructure. They emphasized the importance of formal agreements to ensure that the necessary improvements are funded and implemented in a timely manner.

Overall, the meeting underscored the collaborative efforts between developers and county officials to address traffic concerns and enhance infrastructure in anticipation of increased visitor numbers.