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RESOLUTION 2001-120
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR
ARTERIAL INTERSECTION ANALYSIS
WHEREAS,some cities and states across the country have begun to construct
roundabouts at roadway intersections in place of traffic signals and auxiliary lanes;and
‘WHEREAS,the modem roundabout can be a safer and more efficient intersection than an
intersection controlled by traffic signals;and
WHEREAS,roundabout construction may have cost savings in both the short term
capital costs and long term operation and maintenance costs.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS as follows:
Section 1.That the City Council hereby determines for any major planned roadway
improvement (other than maintenance proj ects and improvements funded through the Pavement
Management Program)which involves an arterial/arterial or an arteriallcollector intersection,an
Intersection Alternative Analysis will be conducted to assist the Transportation staff in
determining the most appropriate improvements for the intersection in question.
Section 2.That each Intersection Alternative Analysis shall include the following
evaluations of standard intersection improvements and roundabout improvements:
Accident Analysis —a short-term accident analysis shall be.conducted for
each of the alternatives analyzed.Costs associated with accidents will be
based on data provided through the National Institute for Insurance Safety.
•Average delay —the morning,noon,and afternoon peak hours shall be
compared and analyzed through capacity analyses to determine the average
vehicle delay for each leg of the intersection.The capacity analysis shall
include 20-year traffic projections.
•Environmental Factors —an air quality comparison between a roundabout and
signalized intersection shall be included in the report.
•Cost —capital costs as well as long-term maintenance and operation costs
shall be included in the study.
•Alternative Mode Mobility —the study shall include an evaluation of
pedestrian and bicycle mobility.
Spatial Requirements —the study shall evaluate the amount of land area
needed for each type of intersection and the costs associated with the
acquisition of the same.
Section 3.That if after applying the foregoing criteria to a particular intersection,
Transportation staff believes that a roundabout would be the most suitable alternative for the
improvement of such intersection,the City Manager shall submit such proposal to the City
Council for its review and for a final determination of the kind of improvements to be
constructed at such intersection.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins held
this 4th day of September,A.D.2001.
ATTEST:
City Clerk