Thanks for posting this. I have a few quick comments:

* The study was performed in early May. There was no active business at the SE corner of the intersection (soon to be CVS) and demolition had not begun yet so no demolition/construction trucks to consider in the traffic volume estimates.

*"Current queuing on both roads will likely continue to block access to and from the site during peak hours." I agree and that is a big problem for this intersection. It will drive traffic onto Martini. Improper use of left hand turn lanes also not addressed. Admittedly, this is not for QT to address but will be exacerbated by the existing plan.

They expect Martini which is no more than an alley to carry one third of total site trips. This is a problem because the South end of Martini is inadequate for anything but a right hand turn onto Manchester. The Rannells light at the North end of Martini already backs up from just 7-11 and residential use. What are the rest of the customers going to do? Cut through the school campus along Lohmeyer?

Still shows entrance from Northbound Big Bend to be inadequate and frankly unusable during peak hours.

Good information and it shows that QT needs to work with the City of Maplewood, the MRH School Board, and STL County if they want to make this a viable location. Currently, I do not see a reasonable way to locate a major convenience store and gas station there.

Thanks Doug! During the meeting last week Mr. Cannon mentioned having numbers on the increase in traffic on Martini Drive, but I don't see that in your summary. I think a lot of us see that as a big question, and no answer from QT. How much more traffic will Martini see at the corner, and how much more down the entire alley as motorists get fed up with the Big Bend North exit?

Ian - Increased traffic on Martini wasn't mentioned specifically, but taking the projected site numbers of 585 in the morning rush hour and 475 in the school dismissal peak hour, and dividing by a third (Martini is expected to carry 1/3 of total site trips), you get 195 in the am peak hour and 158 in the pm peak hour on Martini.

Thank you Doug for summarizing the key points of their report. QT has not given us any indication of the northbound Martini volume, a glaring oversight. I'd like to know what is meant by "trips are expected to increase" in the proposed store traffic section. Do they mean just 100 cars going onto the property at peak hour? If yes I am not convinced that is true. 52 parking spaces and 16 pumps. Just seems if a typical stop there is 10-15 minutes they could get a lot more than 100 visits drawn from 3 to 4 thousand cars. They also are remiss not including a projection for increase due to CVS' presence. And why would Lt Griffin not make mention of the fact that students had been bumped there. The police department might consider restating their position as TP has said that the city was asked to enlist police help with how to address safety at the intersection after some children were bumped there. Or perhaps Lt Griffin was misquoted in the report, did not know of the incidents or was misinformed that the bumped students were all jaywalkers. I'd like to hear more from the Lt on this.

I just now read Doug's clarification. Thanks again Doug! So wow that's a lot of cars and even more than I expected on Martini. How many will go north is still at question. Even if it is only 25 of the 195 or 158 it's a problem as I see it.

To anyone who signed the petition on QT's counter who now is reconsidering after having learned more about the development....please sign my petition at change.org. Put in the comment section that you previously signed the QT "for it" petition. I will be sure to have your signature removed from QT's "for it" petition. I have a copy of their petition and have already readjusted their numbers as they included over 76 non Maplewood or RH residents. I can remove your name as well if you like. It won't mean you just oppose QT but that you oppose the plan as written.

So the study paid for by Quik Trip found in QT's favor. Shocking.

Is anyone really taking this seriously?

Not sure if anyone has thought about this, but with this proposed QT plan, the CVS, White Castle and the Shell station, there is going to be probably close to 150 parking spots at this intersection. To me that seems like a few to many for a "walkable" community. I am still confused as to why QT thinks they are creating a "destination". It's a gas station, people will get gas, bottle of soda, beer and a snack or two and that is it. I am not going to have dinner at QT when I can have the best cheesesteak in town at the Post.

Jason Meyers, unfortunately it was enough for the Maplewood P&Z board. I was quite surprised they even voted after the traffic engineer told them he had to get back with them on the numbers of cars that will use Martini....he did not have that info off the top of his head, promised to give it to them later and they still voted. We must keep getting the word out so that the city council does not act with equal irresponsibility.

Here's a possible solution. Put a barrier on Martini to block North Bound traffic at the north end of the property. Create pedestrian walkway with fence along Martini behind QB. Create a wide pedestrian walkway from Martini to Big Bend on the north side of the property (with trees and landscaping) AND add a pedestrian controlled light at the end of the walkway (between Rannel and Manchester). Have a crossing guard there during peak times. Then make Martini, Florent and Gethard one way south to the new parking lots. Might also want to throw in widening Martini.

Nancy, I sure hope city council has the creative desire to make it work and will consider ideas like yours. But just in case they prefer to approve it as is, if you are a Maplewood or Richmond Heights resident I invite you to sign our petition. With it I hope to drive the city toward insisting upon creative ideas like yours. Petition link is http://www.change.org/petitions/city-council-deny-approval-of-the-quick-trip-relocation-proposal

Study was performed in May, during the daytime hours I guess?; and only seems to take in to account daytime school activities; what about when sports or other nighttime school events happen and the street of Martini is lined with parked cars?

If its been deemed a dangerous corner-why would parent permit kids to cross the street as it exists today?If it isnt "safe" then why are concerned parents only now bei fussy?

Parents whose children walk to school and pass the intersection have been "fussy" to use your words already as their children have been bumped crossing responsibly with the light. They brought it to the attention of the school who implemented crossing guards. Therefore Increasing traffic flow here especially along Martini understandably creates more "fussiness". While the intersection is of concern I must reiterate again that increased traffic north along Martini and thus around the campus will create traffic hazards even for the parents who, like me, drop their child off via Rannals and Lohmeyer.

The projected volume increase is directly proportional to the number of additional pumps. This indicates that the current location is working at maximum capacity, while serving only north/south traffic.
Since they're at capacity, during peak time traffic turning in and out of the facility almost certainly includes people driving in and out without stopping, after discovering there are no available pumps or parking spaces. This means that the number actually served underestimates the number driving in and out.
Since the new location will add east/west traffic to north/south, the number of people driving in and out without stopping to buy gas (due to overcrowding) would be far greater. Thus, I have to believe raw traffic flow is being seriously underestimated.
An additional factor is that these non-served persons are going to be irritated and angry, and their may well be careless, irresponsible and dangerous.