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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY February 3, 2015
City Council
STAFF
Caleb Feaver, Civil Engineer I
Timothy Kemp, Civil Engineer
SUBJECT
Resolution 2015-017 Determining that a Single-Lane, Mini Roundabout is the Preferred Alternative for the
Intersection of Remington Street and Laurel Street as Part of the Remington Greenway Project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to gain Council approval for the construction of a single-lane, mini roundabout at
the intersection of Remington Street and Laurel Street, as directed by Resolution 2001-120. Remington Street
is classified as an arterial street, and Laurel Street is classified as a collector street. This intersection is being
converted from a signalized intersection to a mini roundabout as part of the Remington Greenway Pilot Project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Remington Street, from the Spring Creek Trail to Mountain Avenue, is identified as a Green Street location per
the Transportation Master Plan criteria and the budgeting process. A project location map is included
(Attachment 1). This project was presented to Council by FC Moves, in the form of an update Memo on April
24, 2014 (Attachment 3).
The City’s Engineering Department is currently working on the construction documents for the Remington
corridor. Major project components include removing traffic signals at three intersections, adding buffered bike
lanes, reconstructing deficient pedestrian facilities, and installing storm water infiltration swales. One of the key
elements along the corridor is the conversion of a signalized intersection to a mini roundabout at Remington
Street and Laurel Street. This intersection improvement was identified during the planning phase as a multi-
modal solution aimed at calming traffic, reducing approach speeds, shortening crossing lengths for
pedestrians, and facilitating a free-flow riding experience for cyclists.
The Remington and Laurel intersection conversion will be constructed within the existing right-of-way and does
not require any temporary construction easements. Landscaping will be added at the four intersection corners
within the newly constructed pedestrian bulb-outs (Attachment 4). The central island (middle of the
intersection) will be hard surface material in order to be fully traversable for large turning trucks. The project is
expected to be advertised in March 2015, and begin construction in April 2015.
The intersection of Remington and Laurel meets the criteria of Resolution 2001-120 (Attachment 2). As such,
an alternatives analysis was conducted by the City Traffic Department (Attachment 7). The Traffic Department
analyzed safety and accident rates, average delay, environmental factors, cost, alternative mode mobility and
spatial requirements. The analysis supports implementation of a roundabout at the intersection. Based on
these findings, staff recommends construction of a single lane mini roundabout at this location.
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CITY FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Prior Budgeting for Outcomes (BFO) approvals have funded the majority of the Remington Greenway Pilot
Project. In addition to BFO funding specific to the Remington Greenway, the project team was able to leverage
financial contributions from other departments to complete this demonstration project. Other departmental
funding includes:
Street Maintenance Program contribution from the 2015 budget - Asphalt surface treatment for the
entire corridor to facilitate restriping without surface grinding
Utilities contribution for the Low Impact Development (LID) infiltration swale adjacent to the University
Center for the Arts (UCA) between Lake Street and Pitkin Street
Engineering contribution from the 2014 Pedestrian Needs Program - Remington corridor is a high
priority location for sidewalk replacement and curb ramp reconstructions
The tables below summarize funding and cost estimates for the Remington Greenway project:
Funding Summary
Remington Greenway BFO Offers $600,000
City Utilities Department Contribution $10,000
Pedestrian Needs Contribution $50,000
Street Maintenance Contribution $200,000
TOTAL $860,000
Estimated Project Costs
Mini Roundabout at Remington and Laurel $250,000 (30% of total)
Additional Remington Greenway Costs $610,000 (70% of total)
TOTAL $860,000
The project team is working with the Art in Public Places program to analyze design options for the mini
roundabout and the LID areas.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Staff presented the Remington Greenway project to the Bicycle Advisory Committee in January 2014, and the
Parking Advisory Board in May 2014. Attachments 5 and 6 consist of minutes from the respective meetings.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
As referenced in Attachment 3, FC Moves conducted numerous public meetings during the conceptual design
phase:
December 16, 2013 – Whedbee Street Neighborhood Meeting
February 11, 2014 – Neighborhood Meeting – St. John’s Lutheran Church
February 20, 2014 – Joint Planning Open House – Museum of Discovery
April 8, 2014 – Council Work Session
April 24, 2014 – Council update memo with outline of design revisions (Attachment 3)
Staff will conduct public outreach with local residents and property owners prior to and during construction. A
City web site is also operating with the purpose of informing citizens of the upcoming project.
<http://www.fcgov.com/planning/remingtongreenway.php?key=advanceplanning/remingtongreenway.php>
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Project Location Map (PDF)
2. Resolution 2001-120 (PDF)
3. Council Memo - April 24, 2014 (PDF)
4. Mini Roundabout Rendering (PDF)
5. Bicycle Advisory Committee minutes, January 27, 2014 (PDF)
6. Parking Advisory Board minutes, May 12, 2014 (PDF)
7. Intersection Alternative Analysis at Remington and Laurel (PDF)
8. Sustainability Assessment (PDF)
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ATTACHMENT 1
ATTACHMENT 2
FC Moves
281 North College Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580
970.224.6058
970.221.6239 - fax
fcgov.com/transportation
Planning, Development & Transportation
DATE: April 24, 2014
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Darin Atteberry, City Manager
Aaron Iverson, Senior Transportation Planner
Tessa Greegor, FC Bikes Program Manager
RE: Follow up on the Remington Greenway Project
The purpose of this memo is to update Council on the Remington Greenway Project. As discussed in the
April 8th work session on the Bike Master Plan, the Remington Greenway project is a 2014 funded capital
project. It is intended to serve as a demonstration project to help provide a basis for incorporating Green
Streets concepts in projects throughout the City, by testing ideas, clarifying costs, and establishing the
benefits. The concept of a Green Street demonstration project is a specific near-term priority action item
from the 2011 Transportation Master Plan (TMP).
Remington Street, from Prospect to Mountain, was selected as a strong candidate for this demonstration
project as a designated 2-lane arterial that parallels College Avenue, with a mix of commercial, institutional
and residential uses. Remington is identified in the 2008 Bike Plan as a "Secondary Commuter Route,"
which is important given the prohibition for bicycling on College Avenue. When there are no bicycle
facilities provided, the City street standards require bikeway facilities to be constructed on a nearby (within a
quarter mile) parallel roadway or Multi-Use Path, which the City has implemented on Remington and
Mason. While the City has encouraged bicycle traffic on Remington, there are still impediments, including
the number of stop signs and the signals.
The Remington Greenway project includes the potential for a number of "green" elements, including:
• Bioretention features such as rain gardens or stormwater planters;
• Paving options such as permeable pavers;
• Improvements to the bicycling and walking environment such as curb bulb-outs, roundabouts,
medians, way-finding and innovative bike lane designs.
This demonstration project is part of the larger goal for the City which is to create a more sustainable, bicycle
and pedestrian friendly community, not just on Remington but on streets throughout the City.
Project Development
Conceptual designs were developed to inform the final design and engineering, in collaboration among the
City’s Engineering department, Stormwater, Transfort, Traffic Operations and FC Moves. This has included:
- December 16, 2013: Whedbee Street neighbor meeting
- December 17, 2013: Team field review
- January 27, 2014: Presentation to the Bicycle Advisory Committee
- February 11, 2014: Public Open House Neighborhood Meeting (Saint John’s Lutheran Church)
- February 20, 2014: Joint Planning Open House (Museum of Discovery)
- April 8, 2014: Council outreach, work session discussion
ATTACHMENT 3
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Support for the project has been strong overall. Neighbors living on Whedbee reached out to the City with
initial concerns, primarily about potential traffic diversion to Whedbee due to work on Remington. We
worked through their concerns and made adjustments to the final plan, they have indicated they are now fine
with the project and support moving forward. Some of the adjustments that were made include:
- Reducing the number of potential roundabouts from three to one
- No changes to the intersection of Prospect and Remington in terms of traffic movements
- Locating the Stormwater Low Impact Development features near the CSU flower gardens
- Development of a monitoring program to assess any changes to traffic patterns, in particular on
adjacent parallel neighborhood streets
- Conducting a before and after analysis of the project
The approved project budget is $450,000. The conceptual cost estimates are currently showing a total cost of
about $780,000. Consequently, the improvements are planned to be phased, with future improvements made
as additional funding is approved. The first $450,000 phase will include the following elements:
- Removal of the continuous center turn lane (major intersections will still have left and right turn
lanes)
- Installation of a buffered bike lane. This is a bike lane with a 3 foot striped buffer on either side of
the bike lane
- Removal of traffic signals at Pitkin, Elizabeth and Laurel
- Replacement of these 3 signals with a roundabout at Laurel a four-way stop at Elizabeth and a two
way stop at Pitkin
- Removal of north/south stop sign at Magnolia and Olive to facilitate north/south movements.
- Improved way finding and signing
- A permanent bicycle counter (funded separately through a grant)
Subsequent phases, if funded, will include extensive pedestrian improvements including sidewalk
replacements (where needed), ADA upgrades and pedestrian neck downs at key intersections. Additionally
the project team is evaluating the extension of the enhanced buffered bike lanes south of Prospect to the
Spring Creek Trail connection.
Downloads of the graphics showing all the features described above can be found at:
www.fcgov.com/remingtongreenway
Timeline
The conceptual designs will go forward into final design starting in May 2014. Construction is expected to
occur fall 2014. Unless Council has additional feedback or concerns we will be moving forward with the
project on that timeline.
ATTACHMENT 4
Presentation #3: Aaron Iverson – Green Street Reshaping
New project for 2014; stemming from action item and City Plan to reshape street.
Take streets that are too wide for usage and to reuse space better. Test out
ideas. Update this calendar year. Why? Support active modes, cycle, walking.
Integrating street models, highlight functions. Support healthy communities.
Anatomy of a Green St.
Sidewalks system for bikes, transit system, storm water elements, fire retention,
local containing. Example of rain garden using rain water off street. Mostly
smaller storms. Water quality improved. Aesthetically pleasing. Demo project
on Mitchell block, parking stalls allow water to collect.
Remington Greenway Project
• -From Prospect to Mountain Avenue
• -Demonstration project as identified in the Transportation Master Plan
• -Major N/S bicycle route parallel to College Avenue
• -Mix of commercial, institutional, and residential
• -Promote bicycle, walking, transit, incorporate LID
Narrowed down concepts to reuse spaces to create greenway. Showing options to
buildup to public input project. Bike facilities, options for storm water, low impact.
• Opt 1 – Features include buffered bike lane, take out center turn lane. Green
corners pedestrian features, keep traffic don. More visibility for pedestrians,
reduces amount to cross on St. Includes storm water collection areas. 2nd
view – want to include ADA curb ramps.
• Opt 2 – protected bike lane. Main diff, parked cars are pushed out, 2 bike
lanes each one way. Looking at each specific intersection.
Also looking at middle-size roundabout.
• Mini Roundabout is shared with traffic, or off-ramp to pedestrian crossing.
o Cross-section view. Impacts parking spaces, driveways,
• Pros – provides speed management
• Cons – slows N/S bike movement.
Option to leave intersections alone, 4-way stops, or Roundabouts.
Todd asked if signals could be modified.
Aaron will look into it. It should keep N/S primarily green, and E/W would
trigger it.
Question about 2-way stop signs.
Roundabout should be best for continuous flow. Thoughts from group?
Encourage to participate in neighborhood meeting; Feb 11, St. John Lutheran
Church.
Bicycle Advisory Committee
January 27, 2014 ATTACHMENT 5
Need slowdown toward roundabout.
Todd said not ideal. Will slowdown traffic, but also seen traffic barriers, etc.
along the way. Bothered by the cross-pollination to rebound to walkway, to bike
lane, etc. 1st
opt similar to current situation. High traffic times will impact. 1st
opt coming from behind the parked cars into traffic is an issue. You would still
have to merge into round, but not from behind the cars. Need to educate and
have signage that cyclists are to share the space. Feels like pedestrians are fair
game. Very confusing. Both sides are very passionate .
2 stage crossing could only cross 1 part at a time. Rounds okay as city Is nice to
each other, but deathtrap in Boston. We would have rounds, not traffic circles.
Disagreed. Very large ones have been very safe in Midwest. Actually do have
more problems. Rounds are smaller, designed for one lane and can’t go through
more than 15mph. Controlled movement. Dan asked if design could be modified
for bicycle exits. Could do with buffer.
Protected vs. buffered – Adding buffers to keep cars from entering.
Concern for snow removal. What about passenger door? 3 ft. space. Rounds will
get most resistance from public, losing spaces. Driveway has hashed line for no
parking. Losing parking on both sides. Loss of spaces is 29 to 15. 50% decrease
on example. Driveways would be (nebulous) safety. No data yet.
Sylvia thought Remington works just fine, why change it? Looking for pileup locations.
Speed is concern. Lots of competition. Most streets in Old Town have 100 ft.
Protected bike lane still a problem for driveways, parked cars, traffic entry. Might end
up blocking bike lane. Known accidents. Send documents to members.
Public Outreach:
Neighborhood Meeting
Wed. February 11, 2014 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
St. John's Lutheran Church
305 E. Elizabeth St
Joint Planning Open House
Thursday, February 20th from 4:30 – 7:00
Museum of Discovery
Parking Advisory Board ATTACHMENT 6
Traffic Operations
626 Linden
P.O. Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522.0580
970.221.6630
970.221.6282 - fax
www.fcgov.com/traffic
Planning, Development & Transportation
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tim Kemp, Caleb Feaver, Capital Projects
FROM: Martina Wilkinson, City Traffic Operations
DATE: January 14, 2014
RE: Intersection Alternative Analysis at Remington and Laurel
This memo addresses proposed intersection changes at the intersection of Laurel and Remington in
downtown Fort Collins. This intersection is being improved as a part of the Remington Greenway
project. Per resolution 2001-120 when a major planned roadway improvement involves an
arterial/arterial or an arterial/collector intersection, an Intersection Alternative Analysis will be
conducted to determine the most appropriate improvements and control for the intersection. This
memo addresses that requirement.
The intersection is reviewed for a number of elements as both a traditional signalized intersection and
as a roundabout. The analysis and comparison of options for each element is detailed below.
Existing Conditions
Remington is classified as a 2-lane arterial and currently
carries approximately 3,900 vehicles per day.
Laurel is classified as a 2-lane collector and carries 4,700
daily vehicles west of the intersection and about 3,000
vehicles per day east of the intersection.
The intersection is signalized and has a number of
auxiliary turn lanes, including left turn lanes on all
approaches. The speed limit is 30 mph for all four legs.
ATTACHMENT 7
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Potential Options
The two options are shown below. Options include leaving the intersection as is, as a signalized
traditional intersection or to convert the intersection to the small scale modern roundabout (drawing
below is conceptual only, not final design).
Function and Operations
Operational analysis was performed for the intersection using the Synchro Traffic software package.
Table 1 shows the results for the AM, PM and off-peak periods for both existing volumes and potential
20-year future volumes (conservatively assumed to grow at 2.0% per year, resulting in a growth factor of
1.5).
Table 1 – Capacity and Operational Comparison - Ave delay / vehicle in sec
Signalized Control Roundabout Control
Existing Future Existing Future
AM 9.1 9.9 5.2 6.6
PM 10.7 12.4 7.1 11.1
Off Peak 11.9 14.1 4.9 8.3
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Safety
A review of the crash history was completed for this memo. There were 19 crashes at this intersection
in the past eight years, including two injury crashes. This results in an expected crash rate of 2.4 crashes
per year, and 0.4 injury crashes per year.
The Highway Safety Manual indicates that it can be assumed that a conversion of a traditional signalized
intersection to a roundabout would result in a 50% reduction in crash rate. That has been generally
verified with local experience in the past few years. Using that, the following impact on safety can be
summarized.
Table 2 – Safety Comparison – Crashes per year and associated societal costs
Signalized Control Roundabout Control
# Crashes Cost # Crashes Cost
Total Crashes 2.4 $ 66,560 1.2 $ 33,280
Injury Crashes 0.4 $ 46,960 0.2 $ 23,480
Assumes PDO crash at $9,800 and severe crash at $117,400
Alternative Mode Mobility
This is a multi-modal area. Peak hour counts indicate that during the AM peak hour there are 80 bikes
and 33 pedestrians using the intersection. During the PM peak hour there are 125 bikes and 66
pedestrians using the intersection. During the counts between 5 and 10% of the cyclists were riding on
the sidewalk instead of the road. No bike or pedestrian crashes have been reported at this intersection
in the past eight years.
For bikes, the signalized intersection requires bikes to come to a stop at red lights, and crossing on the
green has a potential for right hook crashes. For the roundabout, bikes will have the option to leave the
road and utilize the wide path much like a pedestrian, or merge with slow moving traffic and utilize the
roadway in the roundabout. The benefit is that young or uncertain riders have easy access to and full
use of a trail, while more confident cyclists are not required to stop of there isn’t conflicting traffic in the
roundabout.
For pedestrians, the signalized intersection provides pedestrian walk times and painted crosswalks,
providing a sense of security. However the crossing distance is between 40 and 55 ft across as many as
four travel lanes. The roundabout will have painted crosswalks across just one lane of traffic at a time,
but will not have signalized walk phases.
Research on single lane roundabouts has shown that multi-modal safety increases especially for
pedestrians in roundabouts due to the low speed, short crossing distances, etc. However, there are
some citizens that continue to express concerns about bikes and pedestrians in roundabouts.
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Spatial Requirements
The amount of space needed for each alternative is very case specific. It is often the case that
roundabouts require more space in the immediate vicinity of the intersection (because of the circulatory
roadway), but require less space on the approaches because auxiliary turn lanes are not needed. In this
case at the intersection of Remington and Laurel, no additional ROW is needed in either alternative.
Environmental Factors
One element of an environmental comparison is to review the expected emissions between the two
intersection control options. The Synchro analysis software was used to produce emissions reports. The
results of the analysis are shown in the tables below. This analysis shows very similar emissions in the
existing conditions (likely due to low existing volumes), and increasing emissions benefits in future years.
Table 3a – Environmental Comparison - existing
Signalized Control Roundabout Control
CO (kg) NOx (kg) CO (kg) NOx (kg)
AM .45 .09 .46 .09
PM .79 .15 .81 .16
Off Peak .39 .08 .40 .08
Table 3b – Environmental Comparison - future
Signalized Control Roundabout Control
CO (kg) NOx (kg) CO (kg) NOx (kg)
AM .68 .13 .61 .12
PM 1.24 .24 1.22 .23
Off Peak .95 .19 .93 .18
Aesthetics
The existing signalized intersection has limited opportunities for aesthetics. The roundabout offers
areas for enhanced plantings.
Cost
The proposed cost for the roundabout construction is about $280,000. The annual operations and
maintenance of the existing signal runs about $3,000 per year.
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Summary and Recommendation
A general summary of the analysis is shown in Table 4 below.
Table 4 – Summary of Evaluation Results
Signalized
Control
Roundabout
Control
Operations X
Safety X
Alternative Mode – some public perception X
Alternative Mode – actual operations/safety X
Spatial Requirements neutral
Emissions X
Aesthetics X
Cost X
Transportation staff believes that a roundabout is the most suitable alternative for this intersection
primarily due to safety and operational improvements. Further support for this decision includes the
improvement in long term emissions, aesthetics, and the ability for cyclists in the Remington bikeway
corridor to maneuver through the intersection without stopping (if there’s no opposing traffic in the
roundabout).
Please let me know if you would like more information, need all the detailed analysis reports, or would
like to discuss this issue in more detail.
Sincerely,
Martina Wilkinson, P.E. PTOE
City of Fort Collins Traffic Operations
SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
DATE: 01/16/15
SUBJECT: Sustainability Assessment (SA) Summary for Remington and Laurel Mini Roundabout
Key issues identified:
x Multi-modal improvements, new transit service connection at this intersection, compliance with
ADA standards, general support for the roundabout (some opposed), public input and community
outreach, Art installation, and landscaping.
x Waste generation, heat island impacts, additional landscaped areas, CO reduction, pollution
during the construction phase, and locally sourced materials.
x Investment in City infrastructure, potential to create short-term construction jobs, minor short-
term negative impacts during construction, unlikely to create “clean technology” or “green” jobs,
and unlikely to be a catalyst project for redevelopment within the surrounding area.
Suggested mitigation actions:
• The team will focus on additional public outreach and education efforts regarding the multi-
modal and environmental benefits of roundabouts.
• Track landfill diversion rates with waste materials (concrete and asphalt). A majority of the
concrete and asphalt will go to Hoffman Mill for processing to be reused on other City projects.
• We chose not to override the rating average.
Economic , 0.0
Social , 1.0
Environmental
, 1.0
Rating
Average, 0.7
0.7
-4.0
-3.0
-2.0
-1.0
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
Sustainability Rating
Rating without mitigation Rating with mitigation
Rating
Average, 0.7
0.7
Rating Legend
3 Very positive
2 Moderately positive
1 Slightly positive
0 Not relevant or neutral
-1 Slightly negative
-2 Moderately negative,
impact likely
-3 Very negative, impact
expected
ATTACHMENT 8
City of Fort Collins SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT TOOL (SAT)
(November 2014)
Creating a sustainable community
Plan Fort Collins is an expression of the community’s resolve to act sustainably: to systemically, creatively, and thoughtfully utilize environmental,
human, and economic resources to meet our present needs and those of future generations without compromising the ecosystems upon which we
depend.
How to use the tool
The Sustainability Assessment Tool (SAT) is designed to inform a deeper understanding of how policy and program choices affect the social
equity, environmental health and economic health of the community. The City of Fort Collins has developed a Sustainability Assessment
Framework that describes the purpose, objectives, and guidelines to assist City Program/Project Managers to determine:
• The process for cross-department collaboration in using the SAT
• Timing for applying a SAT
• When to apply a SAT
• How to document the results of the SAT and present at City Council Work Sessions and Regular Council Meetings
Further detailed guidance is available at: http://citynet.fcgov.com/sustainability/sustainabilityassessments.php
The SAT does not dictate a particular course of action; rather, the analysis provides policy makers and staff with a greater awareness of some
of the trade-offs, benefits and consequences associated with a proposal, leading to more mindful decision-making.
Brief description of proposal
To analyze the conversion of Remington Street and Laurel Street from a signalized intersection to mini roundabout. This intersection conversion is
a major component of the larger Remington Greenway Pilot Project from the Spring Creek Trail to Mountain Avenue.
Staff lead(s):
Tim Kemp, Engineering Capital Projects 416-2719
Aaron Iverson, FC Moves 416-2643
Martina Wilkinson, Traffic Operations 221-6887
Caleb Feaver, Engineering Capital Projects 503-477-0545
*The Fort Collins SAT was developed by modifying the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Analysis Tool developed by Eugene, Oregon, July 2009. 1
Social Equity
Described: Placing priority upon protecting, respecting, and fulfilling the full range of universal human rights, including those pertaining to civil,
political, social, economic, and cultural concerns. Providing adequate access to employment, food, housing, clothing, recreational opportunities, a
safe and healthy environment and social services. Eliminating systemic barriers to equitable treatment and inclusion, and accommodating the
differences among people. Emphasizing justice, impartiality, and equal opportunity for all.
Goal/Outcome: It is our priority to support an equitable and adequate social system that ensures access to employment, food, housing, clothing,
education, recreational opportunities, a safe and healthy environment and social services. Additionally, we support equal access to services and
seek to avoid negative impact for all people regardless of age, economic status, ability, immigration or citizenship status, race/ethnicity, gender,
relationship status, religion, or sexual orientation. Equal opportunities for all people are sought. A community in which basic human rights are
addressed, basic human needs are met, and all people have access to tools and resources to develop their capacity. This tool will help identify how
the proposal affects community members and if there is a difference in how the decisions affect one or more social groups. Areas of consideration in
creating a vibrant socially equitable Fort Collins are: basic needs, inclusion, community safety, culture, neighborhoods, and advancing social equity.
Analysis Prompts
• The prompts below are examples of the issues that need to be addressed.
They are not a checklist. Not all prompts and issues will be relevant for any
one project. Issues not covered by these prompts may be very pertinent to a
proposal - please include them in the analysis.
x Is this proposal affected by any current policy, procedure or action plan?
Has advice been sought from organizations that have a high level of
expertise, or may be significantly affected by this proposal?
Proposal Description
To analyze the conversion of Remington Street and Laurel Street from a
signalized intersection to mini roundabout.
1. Meeting Basic Human Needs
• How does the proposal impact access to food, shelter,
employment, health care, educational and recreational
opportunities, a safe and healthy living environment or
social services?
• Does this proposal affect the physical or mental health of
individuals, or the status of public health in our community?
• How does this proposal contribute to helping people achieve
and maintain an adequate standard of living, including housing,
or food affordability, employment opportunities, healthy families,
or other resiliency factors?
Analysis/Discussion
x This proposal is improving the transportation system and multi-modal
access.
x This proposal does not affect physical or mental health.
x This proposal includes a new Transfort stop at this intersection for a
future Remington / Laurel route, connecting to MAX (2 blocks away),
and connecting transit users to the northeast corner of the CSU
campus.
2. Addressing Inequities and being Inclusive
• Are there any inequities to specific population subsets in this
proposal? If so, how will they be addressed?
• Does this proposal meet the standards of the Americans with
Disabilities Act?
• How does this proposal support the participation, growth
x This proposal has accounted for the ADA standards. Crosswalks, curb
ramps transit facilities have all been designed to meet or exceed ADA
standards.
x This proposal encourages alternate travel modes (cycling, walking, and
transit).
x Some community members prefer a traditional, signalized intersection
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and healthy development of our youth? Does it include
Developmental Assets?
• If the proposal affects a vulnerable section of our community (i.e.
youth, persons with disabilities, etc.)
as opposed to a roundabout intersection
x Continued public outreach and roundabout education are needed
3. Ensuring Community Safety
• How does this proposal address the specific safety and
personal security needs of groups within the community,
including women, people with disabilities, seniors, minorities,
religious groups, children, immigrants, workers and others?
x This proposal will create a safer intersection for all users.
Roundabouts have less conflict points than signalized intersections.
Staff anticipates a 50% accident reduction at this intersection and a
reduction in severe accidents. All proposed infrastructure
improvements will meet City and ADA standards.
4. Culture
• Is this proposal culturally appropriate and how does it affirm
or deny the cultures of diverse communities?
• How does this proposal create opportunities for artistic and
cultural expression?
x This proposal includes the integration of Art in Public Places,
streetscape enhancements, and new landscaping within the
intersection.
x This proposal does not affect the cultures of diverse communities.
5. Addressing the Needs of Neighborhoods
• How does this proposal impact specific Fort Collins
neighborhoods?
• How are community members, stakeholders and interested
parties provided with opportunities for meaningful participation
in the decision making process of this proposal?
• How does this proposal enhance neighborhoods and
stakeholders’ sense of commitment and stewardship to our
community?
x This proposal will benefit the surrounding property owners (businesses
and residential uses) by: reducing vehicle delay, vehicle emissions,
providing safer multi-modal improvements, and adding transit
opportunities.
x Multiple open house events were held for community members during
the development of the Remington Greenway Concept Plan
x Staff took the recommended Concept Plan to the Bicycle Advisory
Committee, the Parking Advisory Board, and to a Council Work Session
for review and input.
x Staff feels there is support for the roundabout, but not universal
support.
6. Building Capacity to Advance Social Equity
• What plans have been made to communicate about and
share the activities and impacts of this proposal within the
City organization and/or the community?
• How does this proposal strengthen collaboration and
cooperation between the City organization and community
members?
x This proposal allowed local residents and business owners to
participate in, and provide feedback at open house events.
x Citizen comment was incorporated into the recommended Concept
Plan.
x A Communication and Public Outreach Plan is currently being
developed to address the construction timeline and impacts. This will
be a City-wide and CSU outreach plan.
Social Equity Summary
Key issues: Multi-modal improvements, new transit service connection at this intersection, compliance with ADA standards, general support for the
roundabout (some opposed), public input and community outreach, Art installation, landscaping.
Potential mitigation strategies: Continued public outreach and education for citizens specific to roundabout safety.
Overall, the effect of this proposal on social equity would be:
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the following boxes and indicate the overall rating.
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positive
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positive
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positive
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relevant
or neutral
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negative
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negative,
impact
likely
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impact
expected
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Environmental Health
Described: Healthy, resilient ecosystems, clean air, water, and land. Decreased pollution and waste, lower carbon emissions that contribute to
climate change, lower fossil fuel use, decreased or no toxic product use. Prevent pollution, reduce use, promote reuse, and recycle natural
resources.
Goal/Outcome: Protect, preserve, and restore the natural environment to ensure long-term maintenance of ecosystem functions necessary for
support of future generations of all species. Avoid or eliminate adverse environmental impacts of all activities, continually review all activities to identify
and implement strategies to prevent pollution; reduce energy consumption and increase energy efficiency; conserve water; reduce consumption and
waste of natural resources; reuse, recycle and purchase recycled content products; reduce reliance on non-renewable resources.
Analysis Prompts
• The prompts below are examples of issues that need to be addressed.
They are not a checklist. Not all prompts and issues will be relevant for
any one project. Issues not covered by these prompts may be very pertinent
to a proposal - please include them in the analysis.
• Is this proposal affected by any current policy, procedure or action
plan? Has advice been sought from organizations that have a high level
of expertise, or may be significantly affected by this proposal?
To analyze the conversion of Remington Street and Laurel Street from a
signalized intersection to mini roundabout.
1. Environmental Impact
• Does this proposal affect ecosystem functions or
processes related to land, water, air, or plant or
animal communities?
Analysis/Discussion
x This proposal is planned within the existing paved footprint, so the
impact to ecosystem functions is negligible. No additional right-of-way
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• Will this proposal generate data or knowledge related to the
use of resources?
• Will this proposal promote or support education in
prevention of pollution, and effective practices for
reducing, reusing, and recycling of natural resources?
• Does this proposal require or promote the continuous
improvement of the environmental performance of the City
organization or community?
• Will this proposal affect the visual/landscape or aesthetic
elements of the community?
is required.
x The project will track landfill diversion rates as part of the construction
documentation. A majority of the removals will be concrete and
asphalt, taken to Hoffman Mill for processing and reuse.
x The conversion from signalized to a roundabout will decrease CO
vehicular emissions by approximately 20%, depending upon the time
of day.
x The conversion from signalized to a roundabout will reduce vehicle
delay by approximately 50%, depending upon the time of day.
x This proposal includes the integration of Art in Public Places,
streetscape enhancements, and new landscaping within the
intersection.
2. Climate Change
• Does this proposal directly generate or require the
generation of greenhouse gases (such as through
electricity consumption or transportation)?
• How does this proposal align with the carbon reduction goals for
2020 goal adopted by the City Council?
• Will this proposal, or ongoing operations result in an
increase or decrease in greenhouse gas emissions?
• How does this proposal affect the community’s efforts to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions or otherwise mitigate adverse climate
change activities?
x This proposal will reduce electrical consumption by removing the
existing traffic signal system.
x This proposal does not generate additional vehicle trips, and is
expected to increase alternate travel modes through the intersection
and along the Remington corridor.
x This proposal supports the 2020 carbon reduction goal of saving 1lb of
CO2 for every mile that is not driven.
3. Protect, Preserve, Restore
• Does this proposal result in the development or modification
of land resources or ecosystem functions?
• Does this proposal align itself with policies and procedures
related to the preservation or restoration of natural habitat,
greenways, protected wetlands, migratory pathways, or the
urban growth boundary
• How does this proposal serve to protect, preserve, or restore
important ecological functions or processes?
x This proposal does not impact existing land resources.
x Given the smaller footprint needed for the mini roundabout, the
project will be adding approximately 3,500 square feet of irrigated
landscape space.
4. Pollution Prevention
• Does this proposal generate, or cause to be generated,
waste products that can contaminate the environment?
• Does this proposal require or promote pollution prevention
through choice of materials, chemicals, operational practices
x This proposal will generate waste products, namely concrete curb,
concrete sidewalk, and asphalt pavement. The removals will be taken
and/or engineering controls?
• Does this proposal require or promote prevention of
pollution from toxic substances or other pollutants
regulated by the state or federal government?
• Will this proposal create significant amounts of waste or
pollution?
minimizing the short and long term maintenance operations. The
conversion to concrete also helps with the heat island effect by
moving to a higher albedo surface.
x The project will track landfill diversion rates as part of the construction
documentation. A majority of the removals will be concrete and
asphalt, taken to Hoffman Mill for processing and reuse.
x This proposal will generate pollution during the construction phase
(heavy equipment, detoured travel routes).
x This proposal will include an Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan
as part of the construction documents.
5. Rethink, Replace, Reduce, Reuse, Recirculate/Recycle
• Does this proposal prioritize the rethinking of the materials or
goods needed, reduction of resource or materials use, reuse of
current natural resources or materials or energy products, or
result in byproducts that are recyclable or can be re-circulated?
x The project will track landfill diversion rates as part of the construction
documentation. A majority of the removals will be concrete and
asphalt, taken to Hoffman Mill for processing and reuse.
x Components of the existing traffic signal system will be deconstructed
and taken to the Streets facility for future reuse.
6. Emphasize Local
• Does this proposal emphasize use of local materials,
vendors, and or services to reduce resources and
environmental impact of producing and transporting
proposed goods and materials?
• Will the proposal cause adverse environmental effects
somewhere other than the place where the action will take
place?
x Typically, City capital projects are sourced from local materials. With
this project, we expect that the concrete (cement, water and
aggregate) will come from a local supplier.
x This proposal does not include specific language in the construction
documents about locally sourced material being required.
Environmental Health Summary
Key issues: Waste generation, heat island impacts, additional landscaped areas, CO reduction, pollution during the construction phase, locally
sourced materials.
Potential mitigation strategies: Landfill diversion rate tracking, send waste materials to Hoffman Mill for processing so the concrete and asphalt can
be reused on other City projects.
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Overall, the effect of this proposal on environmental health would be:
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the following boxes and indicate the overall rating.
Rating represents group consensus X
Rating represents group average
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positive
Moderately
positive
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positive
Not
relevant
or neutral
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negative
Moderately
negative,
impact
likely
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negative,
impact
expected
X
Economic Health
Described: Support of healthy local economy with new jobs, businesses, and economic opportunities; focus on development of a diverse economy,
enhanced sustainable practices for existing businesses, green and clean technology jobs, creation or retention of family waged jobs.
Goal/Outcome: A stable, diverse and equitable economy; support of business development opportunities.
Analysis Prompts
• The prompts below are examples of the issues that need to be addressed.
They are not a checklist. Not all prompts and issues will be relevant for any
one project. Issues not covered by these prompts may be very pertinent to a
proposal - please include them in the analysis
• Is this proposal affected by any current policy, procedure or action plan? Has
advice been sought from organizations that have a high level of expertise, or
may be significantly affected by this proposal?
To analyze the conversion of Remington Street and Laurel Street from a
signalized intersection to mini roundabout.
1. Infrastructure and Government
• How will this proposal benefit the local economy?
• If this proposal is an investment in infrastructure is it designed
and will it be managed to optimize the use of resources
including operating in a fossil fuel constrained society?
• Can the proposal be funded partially or fully by grants, user
fees or charges, staged development, or partnering with
another agency?
• How will the proposal impact business growth or operations
(ability to complete desired project or remain in operation), such
as access to needed permits, infrastructure and capital?
Analysis/Discussion
x This proposal is an investment in City infrastructure (assets) and is
designed to reduce long term operations and maintenance costs.
x This proposal does not contain any grant funding.
x This proposal is using multiple City funding sources to accomplish the
goals and objectives.
x This proposal will not impact business growth.
2. Employment and Training
• What are the impacts of this proposal on job creation
3. Diversified and Innovative Economy
• How does this proposal support innovative or
entrepreneurial activity?
• Will “clean technology” or “green” jobs be created in this
proposal?
• How will the proposal impact start-up or existing businesses or
development projects?
x This proposal is unlikely to create “clean technology” or “green” jobs.
x This proposal may have minor, negative impacts to existing businesses
during the construction phase (short term).
x This proposal is unlikely to impact businesses or development projects
in the long term.
4. Support or Develop Sustainable Businesses
• What percentage of this proposal budget relies on local services
or products? Identify purchases from Larimer County and the
State of Colorado.
• Will this proposal enhance the tools available to businesses
to incorporate more sustainable practices in operations and
products?
• Are there opportunities to profile sustainable and socially
responsible leadership of local businesses or educate
businesses on triple bottom line practices?
x This Design Consultant team is comprised of local businesses.
x The construction contract is required to go through a competitive
bidding process, it’s highly likely the project construction will be
awarded to a local contractor.
x The team is estimating that 80% of the proposal budget will relay upon
local services and local products.
5. Relevance to Local Economic Development Strategy x This proposal is unlikely to contribute to the Local Economic
Development Strategy since this is in a well-established part of the City
(unlikely to see redevelopment).
Economic Prosperity Summary
Key issues: Investment in City infrastructure, potential to create short-term construction jobs, minor short-term negative impacts during
construction, unlikely to create “clean technology” or “green” jobs, unlikely to be a catalyst project for redevelopment within the surrounding area.
Potential mitigation strategies: N/A
Overall, the effect of this proposal on economic prosperity will be:
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Rating represents group consensus X
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positive
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relevant
or neutral
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negative,
impact
likely
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RESOLUTION 2015-017
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DETERMINING THAT A SINGLE-LANE, MINI ROUNDABOUT
IS THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE INTERSECTION
OF REMINGTON STREET AND LAUREL STREET AS PART OF THE
REMINGTON GREENWAY PROJECT
WHEREAS, Remington Street, from the Spring Creek Trail to Mountain Avenue, has
been identified as a “green street” location in accordance with the City’s Transportation Master
Plan; and
WHEREAS, a component of the Remington Greenway Project includes removing traffic
signals at several intersections, adding buffered bike lanes, reconstructing deficient pedestrian
facilities and installing stormwater infiltration swales; and
WHEREAS, the intersection of Remington Street and Laurel Street has been identified as
a possible intersection for conversion of a signalized intersection to a mini roundabout; and
WHEREAS, City staff has conducted an analysis of the establishment of the mini
roundabout at said intersection in accordance with Resolution 2001-120, which calls for an
Intersection Alternative Analysis to be conducted before roundabout improvements are
approved; and
WHEREAS, the Intersection Alternative Analysis prepared by City staff considers the six
requirements of safety, capacity, air quality, cost, alternative mode mobility and spatial
requirements, and concludes that the mini roundabout design is favored in every criteria except
cost; and
WHEREAS, after significant public outreach and upon receipt of the recommendation of
the Bicycle Advisory Committee and the Parking Advisory Board, the City Council has
determined that the construction of the mini roundabout at the intersection of Remington Street
and Laurel Street is in the best interests of the City and should be authorized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS that the Intersection Alternative Analysis as described in Resolution 2001-120
shows that the mini roundabout is the preferred alternative for the intersection of Remington
Street and Laurel Street, and that such roundabout should be constructed at that location.
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Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 3rd
day of February, A.D. 2015.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
within Larimer County?
• Are apprenticeships, volunteer or intern opportunities
available?
• How will this proposal enhance the skills of the local workforce?
x This proposal has the potential to create short-term construction jobs
within Larimer County.
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to Hoffman Mill for processing and reuse on other City projects.
x The existing asphalt intersection will be replaced with concrete,
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