HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-005-01/16/2007-DETERMINING THAT A MODERN ROUNDABOUT IS THE APPROPRIATE TYPE OF INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT TO BE CONST RESOLUTION 2007-005
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
INTERSECTION OF HORSETOOTH ROAD AND ZIEGLER ROAD
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 modem 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 intersection of Horsetooth
and Ziegler Road due to the construction of the Front Range Village project, thus triggering the
analysis of the viability of a roundabout at that intersection; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the analysis conducted by the consulting engineers and
approved by the Traffic Engineer, 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 not hinder the
usefulness of the intersection for alternative modes of transportation; and
WHEREAS, although initial construction costs are slightly higher for the construction of
the modern roundabout over a traditional intersection, the Council believes that the benefits of
the modem roundabout 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
modem roundabout at the intersection of Horsetooth and Ziegler Roads.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the C it of the City of Fort Collins this
16th day of January, A.D. 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk