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What Is Assumed About Weekend Traffic? Weekday Peak Hour Traffic Patterns As a regional hub to the Four-Corners, the Farmington tri-city area has been a major destination for retail and recreational activity. Many residents claim that regional weekend population doubles or triples some say to over 150,000 people. The Farmington MPO was asked to conduct a weekend traffic count for the MPO planning area on the first weekend of the month, May 3-5th 2013. Locations were strategically selected that would capture end-points into and out of the region, E Main St in Farmington and internal points of interest. Findings May 3rd -5th As expected, weekday peak-hour traffic volumes spike in the early mornings and late afternoons; whereas weekend peak-hour traffic spikes from 10:00 am to 5:00pm generally speaking. Overall, weekend traffic volumes were 19% lower when compared to the most recent weekday counts taken over the last 1 to 3 year time period. Weekend End Point traffic, (in/out of MPO boundary) was 14% smaller when compared to weekday End Point traffic. Reduced volumes may be contributed to the difference in spike peak-hour commuter patters as well as seasonal changes in traffic behavior such as carpooling, trip consolidations, proximity preferences and other cost saving measures. As MPO staff continue to conduct weekend traffic counts, subsequent results may shed light on emerging trends or changes in commuting patterns, market preferences & regional planning needs. Weekend Peak Hour Traffic Patterns FMPO Weekday vs. Weekend Traffic Counts Weekend Peak Hour Traffic Patterns Weekday Peak Hour Traffic Patterns US 64: CR 6700 to CR 6800 2011 ADT 17,490 US 64: CR 6700 to CR 6800 2013 ADT 16,522 2-Day Count) 2013 Traffic Count Locations End Points E Main St: 30th to Largo St 2013 ADT 42,344 2-Day Count) E Main St: 30th to Largo St. 2011 ADT 43,050