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Traffic expert: study found MD‑216 corridors can absorb projected peak‑hour trips; opponents press for updated counts and access design
Summary
Traffic witness Micky Cornelius testified a generalized traffic analysis (01/26/2026) found the surrounding MD‑216/Johns Hopkins Road network can accommodate the combined buildout and that parking drone surveys showed underutilized lots that could be redeveloped. Opponents asked for newer counts, raised roundabout and cut‑through concerns.
Traffic expert Micky Cornelius (Traffic Group) told the examiner the petitioners’ generalized traffic analysis evaluated peak‑hour counts, background growth, access and circulation and intersections along Maryland 216 and Johns Hopkins Road. He said the study—prepared to PDP standards dated Jan. 26, 2026—did not identify transportation deficiencies that would preclude approval and concluded "the surrounding road system can adequately support future projected traffic demand."
Cornelius explained parking surveys using drone photos from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. across multiple days showed large areas of underutilized asphalt in the business district, supporting redevelopment of some parking for apartments. He reported the combined buildout would add about "276 additional trips during the morning peak hour and 323 additional trips in the evening peak hour." Public questioners and civic groups asked for updated or broader counts (including Sunday or weekend peaks and events) and pressed the state highway and county to weigh in on proposed roundabout geometry and access alignment.
