Roadway Capacity
Roadway capacity relates to the ability of existing freeways , highways , arterials , and other local roads to provide adequate mobility and access between military installations and their surrounding communities . As transportation systems grow and provide more capacity , these facilities induce and encourage growth as rural areas become more accessible . The following Roadway Capacity issues were identified : statistical review of aircraft accidents . Studies s on or near the runway , predominately along its following Safety issues were identified :
• Fires from off‐Base impacting Travis AFB grasslands outside Travis AFB and have b
• Commercial trucks using North Gate . About once a week , commercial trucks try to enter Travis AFB from the North Gate due to inadequate signage . The trucks must then turn around , causing traffic delays due to limited facilities for such maneuvers .
• Roadway capacity at North Gate . Road capacity at North Gate is inadequate for safety , especially if there is an accident .
• Main Gate traffic . There are concerns about throughput at the Main Gate impacting traffic off‐Base at peak times .
Safety Zones
Safety zones are areas in which development should be more restrictive , in terms of use and concentrations of people , due to the higher risks to public safety . Issues to consider include aircraft accident potential zones , weapons firing range safety zones , and explosive safety zones . Military installations often engage in activities or contain facilities that , due to public safety concerns , require special consideration by local jurisdictions when evaluating compatibility . It is important to regulate land use near military airfields in order to minimize damage from potential aircraft accidents and to reduce air navigation hazards . To help mitigate potential issues , the Department of Defense ( DOD ) has delineated Clear Zones ( CZ ) and Accident Potential Zones ( APZ ) in the vicinity of airfield runways . APZs are usually divided into APZ I and APZ II . Each zone was developed based on the
An on‐Base grass fire that spread east of Travis AFB
Vertical Obstructions
Vertical obstructions are created by buildings , t features that may encroach into the navigable a signal transmission pathways used by the milita a safety hazard to both the public and military p impact military readiness . Vertical obstructions of low‐level flight training by limiting the areas occur . These obstructions can include a range o such as telephone poles , utility transmission tow natural , such as tall trees and land features . Th Obstructions issues were identified :
Travis AFB Sustainability Study Report