Traffic engineers say development likely requires turn lanes and a signal; full PennDOT study needed

The project team reported that a traffic analysis by a retained firm found the development will require access improvements on Ridge Pike and that one primary entrance will likely need a dedicated left‑turn lane and potentially a signal. The consultant said: “It does meet the warrants to have a dedicated left turn in at this entrance... It does meet the warrants to have... dedicated right turn laying in at both entrances.” (transcript phrasing retained from presentation.)

Commissioners and an independent traffic consultant at the meeting emphasized that PennDOT—because Ridge Pike is a state road—will determine final signal warrants and scope of corridor mitigation. The applicant said the next step would be a PennDOT scoping application and that the team would continue coordination if supervisors indicate support for rezoning.