Existing conditions analysis is a key step in evaluating a corridor. An existing conditions analysis provides a baseline condition to compare future improvements. It also helps determine if the overall improvements being recommended provide a benefit and meet the study goals. The existing conditions analysis includes various types of analysis, depending on the type of corridor planning project. The analysis level for corridor studies is typically planning-stage and the types of tools to be used for the analysis are typically sketch-level or macroscopic tools. This may include tools such as CAP-X, GIS, or TDM outputs, depending on the extents of the analysis and scope of work. Ultimately, the type of tool and analysis is determined based on the objectives and the corresponding MOEs that quantify the corridor study goals. These objectives and MOEs may be selected from

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above. The same analysis tools and MOEs are typically used for evaluating both existing and future conditions. The chapters from this document listed below provide more detail on the types of analysis that may be performed to evaluate existing conditions