3-Exhibit D Convention Center Traffic Overview.pdf
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- Hotel and Entertainment District Master Developer State and local contract opportunity
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- RFP26031
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- Cass County, North Dakota
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This is a traffic overview analysis document prepared for the City of Fargo and North Dakota State University related to a proposed Hotel and Entertainment District Master Developer project. The document evaluates traffic impacts for four potential development sites: FargoDome, Scheels Arena, Brewhalla, and Civic Quad. For each site, the analysis reviews travel routes, key intersections, existing daily traffic counts, trip generation forecasts based on gross square footage, vehicular and pedestrian access, and site-specific infrastructure considerations. Trip generation estimates range from 162-505 weekday trips for FargoDome (66,000-206,000 SF), 211-368 weekday trips for Scheels Arena (86,000-150,000 SF), 245 weekday trips for Brewhalla (100,000 SF), and 265 weekday trips for Civic Quad (108,000 SF). All sites are accessed via existing well-built street networks with existing pedestrian infrastructure including sidewalks, shared-use paths, and traffic signals.
FargoDome, Scheels Arena, and Brewhalla sites are identified as having no anticipated impacts to existing city infrastructure with minimal to no construction impacts. However, the Civic Quad site presents specific infrastructure challenges, including the need to relocate existing city infrastructure currently located in the 3rd Street right of way, long-term maintenance access requirements for a critical lift station, and impacts to on-street parking and pedestrian paths on the north side of 1st Avenue N. Potential congestion is anticipated at 1st Avenue N during peak drop-off and pick-up periods for the Civic Quad site. The analysis notes that 1st Avenue N west of 3rd Street to University Drive is scheduled for construction during 2028-2030.
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Other files for this state and local contract opportunity
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Exhibit E Market Data.pdf | ||
| 5-Exhibit F Second Phase RFP Convention Center.pdf | ||
| 6-Exhibit B Site and Conceptual Plans Renderings.pdf | ||
| 7-RFP HFBE Master Developer FINAL.pdf | ||
| 2-Exhibit C Infrastructure Readiness and Untilities Plan.pdf | ||
| 1-Exhibit A Site Arieal.pdf |
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Convention Center Traffic Overview
OCTOBER 10, 2025
Exhibit BExhibit D
Items reviewed for each Site Travel Routes into Site Key Intersections near Site Existing daily traffic counts near Site Analysis of Trips Generated at each Site Other Items of Note
Vehicular Access Pedestrian Access Site Specific Comments
Trip Generation for Developments ITE defines Convention Center as a facility designed to host large scale events such as trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions.
Large exhibit halls Meeting rooms & breakout spaces Auditoriums or ballrooms Support areas like lobbies, food service zones and admin offices
Key characteristics Accommodating large gatherings for business, professional or recreational purposes Trip generation factors
Highly variable depending on event size, duration, and scheduling.
Peak traffic often occurs during start and end times.
The manual emphasizes that trips can fluctuate significantly based on:
Type of Event (ie Trade Show vs Corporate Seminar)
Regional Accessibility and Transit Options
Parking Availability and walkability
FargoDome Site Trips heading Into Site
Key Intersections near Site
Existing Daily Traffic Counts near Site
Trips expected for Site based on Gross Square Footages in Submittals
66,000 SF to 206,000 SF Weekday Trips Total 162 – 505 AM Peak Hour Trips 13 – 41 PM Peak Hour Trips 17 – 52
Trips would be expected to come in using 17th Ave N from University Drive, 16th Street and 18th Street.
Other items of Note
Vehicular Access Well built street network near site, no anticipated impacts to existing system.
Pedestrian Access Shared use paths and sidewalks present.
Traffic signals and HAWK beacons present already.
No issues, can be constructed with no impact to city infrastructure.
Scheels Arena Site
86,000 SF to 150,000 SF Weekday Trips Total 211 - 368 AM Peak Hour Trips 17 - 30 PM Peak Hour Trips 22 – 38
Trips would be expected to come in using Veterans Blvd, 32nd Ave S, 45th St to Seter Parkway and 51st Street.
Vehicular Access Well built street network near site, no anticipated impacts to existing system.
Pedestrian Access Shared use paths and sidewalks present.
Traffic signal present at 32nd Ave S & 51st Street.
No issues, can be constructed with no impact to city infrastructure.
Brewhalla Site
100,000 SF
Weekday Trips Total 245 AM Peak Hour Trips 20 PM Peak Hour Trips 25
Trips are anticipated to access site primarily from 25th Street via I-29 and Main Ave, others would access from the east on 1st Ave N.
Vehicular Access Well built street network near site.
No railroad crossings for a mile create demand at intersections at 25th
Street and University.
Little to no impacts to existing system.
Pedestrian Access Sidewalks present.
May need crosswalk flashing beacon to cross 1st Avenue N from north lots.
Site Specific Comments
No issues, can be constructed with minimal impact to city infrastructure.
1st Avenue N was reconstructed in 2010.
Civic Quad Site
108,000 SF
Weekday Trips Total 265
AM Peak Hour Trips 22
PM Peak Hour Trips 27
Vehicular Access Well built street network near site.
With small site with limited access, 1st Avenue N may become congested in AM & PM peaks during drop off/pick ups.
Overall, there will be minimal impacts to existing system.
Pedestrian Access Shared use paths, sidewalks and traffic signals present.
Site Specific Comments It appears proposed building will be built over 3rd Street right of way.
The existing city infrastructure in 3rd Street today will need to be relocated away from building.
Area around lift station will need long term access for maintenance.
This lift station is a very critical piece of infrastructure.
On-street parking and existing path on north side of 1st Avenue N will be impacted by proposed ingress/egress driveways leading to loading dock area. Parking may need to be removed.
1st Avenue N and 2nd Street were reconstructed in 2014/2015.
1st Avenue N west of 3rd Street to University Drive is planned to be under construction in years 2028-2030.
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| FargoDome Site |
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| Scheels Arena Site |
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| Brewhalla Site |
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| Civic Quad Site |
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