HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-043-04/21/2015-DETERMINING THAT A SINGLE-LANE, MODERN ROUNDABOUT IS THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE INTERSECTION RESOLUTION 2015-043
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DETERMINING THAT A SINGLE-LANE, MODERN ROUNDABOUT IS THE PREFERRED
ALTERNATIVE FOR THE INTERSECTION OF LINCOLN AVENUE AND THE
NORTH-SOUTH EXTENSION OF "INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD"
WHEREAS, the planned intersection of Lemay Avenue with the north-south extension of
"International Boulevard" (to be renamed by City Council Resolution in a future action) has been
identified as a possible intersection for implementation as a roundabout; and
WHEREAS, City staff has conducted. an analysis of the establishment of a single-lane,
modern 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 reviewed by City staff considers the
six criteria of safety, capacity, air quality, cost, alternative mode mobility and special
requirements, and concludes that the single-lane, modern roundabout design is favored or neutral
in every criteria; and
WHEREAS, the City Council's determination of the appropriateness of a single-lane,
modern roundabout at this location is independent of the proposed Capstone Cottages
development that may construct it, and this determination will continue in effect regardless of the
outcome of that proposed development; and
WHEREAS, after public outreach and receipt of the recommendation from the
Transportation Board, the City Council has determined that a single-lane, modern roundabout at
the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and the north-south extension of"International Boulevard" 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 described in Resolution 2001-120
shows that a modern, single-lane roundabout is the preferred alternative for the intersection of
Lincoln Avenue and the north-south extension of "International Boulevard", and that a
roundabout as described is appropriate for construction at that location.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this
21st day of April, A.D. 2015.
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