HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-067-08/21/2012-DETERMINING THAT A SINGLE LANE, MODERN ROUNDABOUT IS THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE VINE DRIVE AN RESOLUTION 2012-067
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
DETERMINING THAT A SINGLE LANE, MODERN ROUNDABOUT
IS THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE VINE DRIVE AND
SHIELDS STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, in 2011, the City Engineer completed an arterial intersection priority study
which ranked Vine Drive and Shields Street as an intersection in need of safety and operational
improvements; and
WHEREAS,the intersection demonstrated poor horizontal geometry,deficient or nonexistent
bicycle and pedestrian facilities and higher than average vehicle accident rates as well as significant
congestion; and
WHEREAS, an "alternatives analysis" report was prepared by Muller Engineering which
suggests that a single-lane roundabout intersection at this location will outperform a signalized
intersection with respect to safety, right-of-way impacts to local businesses, costs and operations;
and
WHEREAS,the single-lane roundabout intersection would also have positive impact on short
and long term air quality, would improve storm drainage facilities, would enhance landscape
elements and would provide accessible crosswalks for bicycle and pedestrian users; and
WHEREAS, after significant public outreach, and upon the favorable recommendation of
the Transportation Board, the City Council has determined that the single-lane roundabout at the
intersection of Shields Street and Vine Drive is in the best interests of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the City Council hereby determines that a single-lane, modem roundabout is the
preferred alternative for the Vine Drive and Shields Street intersection improvements.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 21 st
day of August, A.D. 2012.
Mayor P o T .
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City Clerk
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