The City of Orem is currently evaluating the expansion of 800 East from Center Street
to 800 South. The current level of service (LOS) of 800 East from Center Street down
to 800 South is Level B. Projections show that this road will go from a LOS B to a
LOS E or worse in 5 years if no action is taken
Both Orem and MountainlandAssociation of Governments (MAG) have in their transportation
masterplans an addition of one lane in each direction on 800 East to increase flow
during peak hour traffic. Orem has proposed that this happens in the next 5 years,
while MAG has classified this project as a Phase 3 improvement, not to be started
until 2035-2040.
The overall goal for this capstone project was to develop a concept thatwould operate
at an acceptable LOS up to year 2050 while taking into consideration the following:
