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on the expected delay. The results range from level of service A (best with average delays less than five seconds) to F (worst with average delays longer than 45 seconds). Traffic improvements should be considered for level of service F conditions. The results of the intersection analysis only include the "with project" scenario, since the intersection would not exist without the project: Hour of Dav Traffic movement 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon Outbound from Access Road B C Left turn from Palani Road A A The level of service for traffic exiting the site would be at level of service B in the first hour before church services begin and level of service C in the second when services are ended. The level of service is lower in the second hour due to the higher volume of traffic leaving the site as well as the higher volume of traffic on Palani Road. The left turn movement from Palani Road into the project access road is forecast to be at level of service A in both hours, indicating average delays less than five (5) seconds. The above results indicate that the proposed intersection would not present a traffic problem. The methodology for calculating levels of service of a two lane rural highway considers design speed, lane widths, shoulder clearance width, amount of "no passing" zones, vehicle flow composition, directional split of traffic flow, and terrain as factors. Level of service A conditions imply average speeds of 58 mph, while levels of service E and F imply average speeds less than 45 mph. Traffic improvements should be considered for level of service E or F conditions. io.