Conversion of New Circle Road to a Limited Access Highway

The objectives of this study were to first evaluate the existing traffic conditions along the NE part of New Circle Road and investigate the use of unconventional left turn treatments, as well as other access restrictions to improve the operating conditions of New Circle Road. The alternatives examined include a do-nothing alternative, the addition of one through lane per direction, the use of median U-turns at various locations, and combinations of them. Restrictive left turn strategies proved to be a more successful tool for traffic management on New Circle Road than simply adding a lane in each direction. Using median U-turns, significant improvements were observed in all operating measures of the arterial. One of the main advantages to the improvements recommended in this study is that they can be constructed quickly and provide immediate improvement to arterial operating conditions without requiring any new right of way acquisition

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Topy Corporation, Franklin County, Site #53

The Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189), undertaken by the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), has two main objectives. These objectives include 1) the evaluation of access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS) and 2) furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for one facility located in Franklin County in the Bluegrass Area Development District (ADD) and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Highway District #5. The location of the site outside of Frankfort is shown in Figure 1. Work on other specific sites as well as the freight commodity flow task are on going and are documented elsewhere. The sites to be evaluated were selected from two existing databases (a truck facility survey from 1994 and the intermodal facility inventory) based on ADD and KYTC planner recommendations, geographic location, distance to the NHS, and the number of trucks accessing the site. Consideration was also made for the freight type handled and transportation modes used. This particular site was visited for data collection on September 20 and November 25, 1998 and video recording on January 15, 1998. The facility for study was the Topy Corporation located in Frankfort on Industrial Drive. Originally, Frankfort Plastics was to be added to Topy to create a cluster, but the survey for Frankfort Plastics indicated that it would cease operations in late September 1998. The last site visit confirmed that it had closed. The only other truck-traffic generator in the vicinity is Allied Signal, but the site visit revealed that it did not produce a large volume of trucks. In addition, Allied Signal has direct access onto US 421 and would not use the same route as the Topy Corporation. Thus, Allied Signal was not surveyed or included in this report. Early into the study process, phone surveys were conducted so that facility managers could indicate the routes and provide insight into potential access-limiting issues. The phone survey completed on the facility, which is located in Appendix A, found that approximately 70 trucks per day (140 one-way trips) are accessing the facility

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Owensboro Riverport Authority/Miles Farm Supply Dock, Daviess County, Site #24

The Freight Movement and lntermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189), undertaken by the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), has two main objectives. These objectives include 1) the evaluation of access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS) and 2) furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for one cluster of sites located northwest of Owensboro in the Green River Area Development District (ADD) and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Highway District #2. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1. Work on other specific sites as well as the freight commodity flow task are on-going and are documented elsewhere. The sites to be evaluated were selected from two existing databases (a truck facility survey from 1994 and the intermodal facility inventory) based on ADD and KYTC planner recommendations, geographic location, distance to the NHS, and the number of trucks accessing the site. Consideration was also made for the freight type handled and transportation modes used. The facilities for study in this report are the Owensboro Riverport Authority and Miles Farm Supply Dock, both of which are located northwest of Owensboro adjacent to the Ohio River. The truck routes were videotaped on February 27, 1998 and the site was visited for data collection on August 14 and 15, 1998. A phone survey was completed early in the study process in order to allow the facility managers to indicate truck routes and express concerns related to access-limiting issues of the truck routes. The surveys, which can be found in Appendix A, indicated that a total of approximately 225 trucks per day (two-way trips during the peak season) are accessing the site. The most common size truck for the Miles Farm Supply dock is a 48 foot semi-trailer. For the Owensboro Riverport Authority, the most common truck is a 53 foot semitrailer

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Dow Corning, Varity Dayton Walther and Ghent Generating Station, Carroll County, Site #33 & 51

This is a study undertaken on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). There are two main objectives of the Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189): evaluation of the access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS); and furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for Dow Corning and Varity Dayton Walther Corporation (site #33) as well as the Ghent Generating Station (site #51). These facilities share a route and are therefore discussed in this single report. The facilities are located in Carroll County in the Northern Kentucky Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District #6. The location of each site is shown in Figure 1 . Work on other specific sites as well as the freight commodity flow task is ongoing and documented elsewhere. The sites to be evaluated in this study were selected from two existing databases (a truck facility survey from 1994 and the intermodal facility inventory) based on ADD and KYTC Highway District planner recommendations, geographic location, distance to the NHS, and the number of trucks accessing the site. Consideration was also made for the freight type handled and transportation modes used. The site was visited for video recording on April 8, 1998, and field data were collected on August 5 , 1998. The facilities are located along US 42 north of Carrollton on the Ohio River. The surrounding area is generally rural. Other facilities noted in the area include North American Stainless, Gallatin Terminal Company and Gallatin Steel. A phone survey was conducted with facility managers early in the study process. The surveys were conducted only with industries in the pre-existing intermodal or truck databases or the major industries observed during the sites visits. While the overall response from industries was very good, in some cases facility managers could not be contacted or did not want to assist with the survey. In order to stay within the resources available for the project not all smaller facilities with lower truck volumes could be contacted. The phone survey found that a total of approximately 180 trucks per day access the sites. The trucks are generally semi tractor trailers with a maximum length of 53 feet. The freight handled at these facilities includes raw materials and steel. The survey respondents indicated that the turning radius from KY 36 onto US 42 is not sufficient for trucks. There were safety concerns due to high traffic speeds on the routes. Other problems noted indicated narrow lane widths and rough pavement. The phone survey information can be found in Appendix A

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Bullitt County Stone, Shepherdsville, Site #2031

This is a study undertaken by the Kentucky Transportation Center on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). There are two main objectives of the Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189): evaluation of the access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS); and furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for the Bullitt County Stone facility located in Bullitt County in the KIPDA Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District #5. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1. Work on other specific sites as well as the freight commodity flow task is ongoing and documented elsewhere. The sites to be evaluated in this study were selected from two existing databases (a truck facility survey from 1994 and the intermodal facility inventory) based on ADD and KYTC Highway District planner recommendations, geographic location, distance to the NHS, and the number of trucks accessing the site. Consideration was also made for the freight type handled and transportation modes used. The site was visited for video recording on February 18, 1998. The field data were collected on September 1 and October 13, 1998. The facility is located on KY 1526 approximately 4 miles northeast of Shepherdsville. A phone survey was conducted with facility managers early in the study process. The phone survey conducted with Bullitt County Stone found that approximately 180 trucks per day access the site. The most common truck is a triaxle with the largest being a 48-foot semitrailer. The freight handled at this facility is primarily stone. The survey respondent did not indicate any problems along this route, and it was noted that a new bypass has alleviated some problems. The phone survey information can be found in Appendix A

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Millard Processing, Nelse, Site #1677

This is a study undertaken by the Kentucky Transportation Center on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). There are two main objectives of the Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189): evaluation of the access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS); and furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for Millard Processing located in Pike County in the Big Sandy Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District #12. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1. Work on other specific sites as well as the freight commodity flow task is ongoing and documented elsewhere. The sites to be evaluated in this study were selected from two existing databases (a truck facility survey from 1994 and the intermodal facility inventory) based on ADD and KYTC Highway District planner recommendations, geographic location, distance to the NHS, and the number of trucks accessing the site. Consideration was also made for the freight type handled and transportation modes used. A second facility using part of the same route is located on KY 1441 east of KY 1789. The site was visited for video recording on March 5, 1998, and the field data were collected on August 25, 1998. The facility is located on Nelse Hill Road west of US 460/K.Y 80, which is part of the NHS. The surrounding area is generally rural. A phone survey was conducted with facility managers early in the study process. The survey with Millard Processing found that approximately 200 trucks per day normally access the site. The trucks are generally triaxles or 36-foot semitrailers. The primary freight handled at this facility is coal. The survey respondent did not indicate any problems along the route. The survey can be found in Appendix A

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Willamette Industries, Hancock County, Site #2659

The Freight Movement and lntermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189), undertaken by the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), has two main objectives. These objectives include 1) the evaluation of access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS) and 2) furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for one facility located in Hancock County in the Green River Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC (Kentucky Transportation Cabinet) Highway District #2. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1. Work on other specific sites as well as the freight commodity flow task are on-going and are documented elsewhere. The sites to be evaluated were selected from two existing databases (a truck facility survey from 1994 and the intermodal facility inventory) based on ADD and KYTC planner recommendations, geographic location, distance to the NHS, and the number of trucks accessing the site. Consideration was also made for the freight type handled and transportation modes used. The facility for study is Willamette Industries east of Hawesville, and the initial trip to the site revealed that there were no other significant sources of truck traffic in the vicinity. The site was visited for videotaping on July 6, 1998 and the site visit for data collection was on August 14, 1998. Early into the study process, phone surveys were conducted so that the facility manager could identify the truck routes and access problems. The phone survey completed for the facility, which is located in Appendix A, found that approximately 200 trucks per day (400 one-way trips) are accessing the facility. The most common size truck is a 48-foot semi-trailer

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Medusa Aggregates, Warren County, Site #2628

The Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189), undertaken by the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), has two main objectives. These objectives include the evaluation of access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS) and furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for one facility located in Warren County in the Barren River Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District #3. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1 while Figure 2 illustrates an aerial view of the area. Work on other specific sites as well as the freight commodity flow task are on-going and are documented elsewhere. The sites to be evaluated were selected from two existing databases (a truck facility survey from 1994 and the intermodal facility inventory) based on ADD and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) planner recommendations, geographic location, distance to the National Highway System, and the number of trucks accessing the site. Consideration was also made for the freight type handled and transportation modes used. This particular site was visited for data collection on May 13, 1998 and video recording on January 8, 1998. The truck generating facility at this site is Medusa Aggregates, and the initial trip to the site revealed that there were no other significant sources of truck traffic in the vicinity. The phone survey completed on the facility found that approximately 50 trucks per day (100 one-way trips) are accessing the site. Truck sizes range from four-axle single unit dump trucks to five-axle semi trailers. The complete phone survey is in Appendix A

Truck Route Access Evaluation: Tyson Foods, Henderson County, Site #2684

The Freight Movement and Intermodal Access in Kentucky Study (SPR 98-189) is being conducted by the Kentucky Transportation Center on behalf of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). There are two major objectives of the study: evaluation of the access for trucks between intermodal or other truck generating sites and the National Highway System (NHS); and furthering the understanding of freight commodity flows throughout the state. This report summarizes the access evaluation for several facilities located in Henderson County in the Green River Area Development District (ADD) and KYTC Highway District #2. The location of the site is shown in Figure 1. Work on other specific sites as well as the freight commodity flow task is on-going and is documented elsewhere. The sites to be evaluated were selected from two existing databases (a truck facility survey from 1994 and the intermodal facility inventory) based on ADD and KYTC Highway District planner recommendations, geographic location, distance to the National Highway System, and the number of trucks accessing the site. Consideration was also made for the freight type handled and transportation modes used. The Henderson County Tyson Foods site was recommended by KYTC District 2. The Tyson Foods site was originally visited on February 27, 1998 for the initial site visit, facility identification, photographs, and videotaping. Field data collection was taken on three additional dates (July 9, September 29, and November 5, 1998). The site is located in a rural area of Henderson County south of Henderson and north of Sebree. A phone survey of the facility manager was conducted early in the study process. The phone survey indicated at least 120 trucks per day entering and leaving the facility. Traffic counts for a 24-hour period taken in 1998 by KYTC found 538 trucks (7.2 percent of all vehicles) on US 41 at a location several miles north of the facility and 1,276 trucks (21.9 percent of all vehicles) on US 41 at a location within two miles south of the facility. A count on KY 56, near US 41, found 780 trucks (20.4 percent of all vehicles). These truck volumes would include trucks using other facilities. Truck volume counts were not available for some of the other routes used. The site trucks are generally semi tractor trailers five axle trucks with a maximum 48-foot trailer. The phone survey information can be found in Appendix A