By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e When developers evaluate a self-storage site, most focus on population density, household income, and square feet per capita. But one critical factor often overlooked until it’s too late is the Department of Transportation (DOT) research . DOT issues can quietly derail a self-storage project through access limitations, future road expansions, or driveway restrictions that weren’t obvious during initial due diligence. Experienced d