HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-043-05/03/2005-DETERMINING THAT A MODERN ROUNDABOUT IS THE APPROPRIATE TYPE OF INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT TO BE CONST RESOLUTION 2005-043
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DETERMINING THAT A MODERN ROUNDABOUT IS THE APPROPRIATE
TYPE OF INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT THE
CROSSING OF ZIEGLER AND KECHTER ROADS
WHEREAS, through the adoption of Resolution 2001-120 the Council has established a
policy that any time an arterial/arterial intersection in the City is planned to be improved, an
alternative analysis of the intersection for the potential placement of a roundabout is required and,
if a roundabout is recommended by City staff, a Council determination is to be made regarding the
suitability of a roundabout at such location; and
WHEREAS,intersection improvements are planned for the crossing of Ziegler and Kechter
Roads, thus triggering the analysis of the viability of a roundabout at that intersection; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the analysis conducted by the staff, the Council believes that a
modern roundabout at that intersection would result in an improved level of service with respect to
traffic delays, as well as a decrease in automobile emissions, and would reduce the severity of
accidents occurring at the intersection; and
WHEREAS,the analysis further shows that a roundabout would neither improve nor worsen
the usefulness of the intersection for alternative modes of transportation such as pedestrians and
bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, although initial construction costs would be higher for the construction of the
modem roundabout, the Council believes that the benefits of a roundabout at such location would
outweigh those additional costs.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that City staff is hereby authorized to proceed with the construction of a modern
roundabout at the intersection of Ziegler and Kechter Roads.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the ouncil held this 3rd y of May,A.D.
2005.
Mayo
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City Clerk