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between 1986 and 1990 can probably be attributed to island's high economic growth in <br /> this period. Likewise, the decrease in traffic after 1990 can probably be attributed to <br /> the weakening economy on the island. The traffic counts for 1988 were not recorded <br /> due to meter malfunction. <br /> TRAFFIC FORECAST <br /> The proposed church project is expected to be ready for occupancy in about 18 <br /> months. During this period, ambient traffic on Palani Road can be expected to increase <br /> due to regional growth. The traffic which would be generated by the proposed project <br /> <br /> was added to the ambient traffic forecast to obtain the total with project forecast. <br /> For the purposes of this study, it was assumed that ambient traffic would <br /> increase by 4 percent a year, the traffic growth observed on Mamalahoa Highway <br /> between 1980 and 1986. This rate is probably indicative of a "normal" growth rate. <br /> <br /> Therefore, the through traffic volumes on Palani Road were increased by 6 percent. <br /> <br /> The resultant ambient traffic forecast is shown below: <br /> Hourlv Traffic Volumes <br /> Hour Southbound Northbound <br /> 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 380 260 <br /> 10:00 a. m. - 11:00 a.m. 390 260 <br /> 11:00 a. m. - 12:00 noon 410 345 <br /> The traditional procedure of trip generation, distribution, and assignment was <br /> used to forecast the number of trips which would be generated by the proposed church, <br /> the distribution of these trips, and the specific intersection turning movements which <br /> <br /> would be utilized, respectively. <br /> 6. <br /> <br />