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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 1
II. EXISTING CONDITIONS .......................................................................................... 2
Land Use......................................................................................................................... 2
Streets............................................................................................................................. 2
Existing Traffic................................................................................................................. 5
Existing Operation........................................................................................................... 5
Pederstrian Facilities....................................................................................................... 5
Bicycle Facilities..............................................................................................................8
Transit Facilities ..............................................................................................................8
III. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT................................................................................. 9
Trip Generation ............................................................................................................... 9
Trip Distribution ...............................................................................................................9
Background Traffic Projections ..................................................................................... 12
Trip Assignment ............................................................................................................ 12
Signal Warrants............................................................................................................. 12
Operation Analysis ........................................................................................................ 12
Geometry ...................................................................................................................... 20
Pedestrian Level of Service........................................................................................... 20
Bicycle Level of Service ................................................................................................ 20
Transit Level of Service................................................................................................. 24
IV. CONCLUSIONS .................................................................................................... 25
LIST OF TABLES
1. Current Peak Hour Operation.................................................................................... 7
2. Trip Generation ......................................................................................................... 9
3. Short Range (2017) Background Peak Hour Operation .......................................... 18
4. Long Range (2035) Background Peak Hour Operation........................................... 19
5. Short Range (2017) Total Peak Hour Operation ..................................................... 21
6. Long Range (2035) Total Peak Hour Operation...................................................... 22
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LIST OF FIGURES
1. Site Location ............................................................................................................. 3
2. Existing Geometry..................................................................................................... 4
3. Recent Peak Hour Traffic .......................................................................................... 6
4. Site Plan.................................................................................................................. 10
5. Trip Distribution ....................................................................................................... 11
6. Short Range (2017) Background Peak Hour Traffic................................................ 13
7. Long Range (2035) Background Peak Hour Traffic................................................. 14
8. Site Generated Peak Hour Traffic ........................................................................... 15
9. Short Range (2017) Total Peak Hour Traffic ........................................................... 16
10. Long Range (2035) Total Peak Hour Traffic............................................................ 17
11. Short Range (2017) Geometry ................................................................................ 23
APPENDICES
A. Base Assumptions Form
B. Peak Hour Traffic Counts
C. Current Peak Hour Operation/Level of Service Descriptions/Fort Collins Motor
Vehicle LOS Standards (Intersections)
D. Short Range (2017) Background Peak Hour Operation
E. Long Range (2035) Background Peak Hour Operation
F. Short Range (2017) Total Peak Hour Operation
G. Long Range (2035) Total Peak Hour Operation
H. Pedestrian/Bicycle Level of Service Worksheets
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I. INTRODUCTION
This transportation impact study (TIS) addresses the capacity, geometric, and
control requirements at and near the proposed Nine Fish development. The proposed
Nine Fish site is located east of Linden Street and south of the Cache La Poudre River in
Fort Collins, Colorado.
During the course of the analysis, numerous contacts were made with the project
developer (McWhinney), the project development consultant (Pinnacle Consulting Group),
the project planning consultant (BHA Design), and Fort Collins Traffic Engineering. The
Transportation Impact Study Base Assumptions form and related documents are provided
in Appendix A. This study generally conforms to the format set forth in the Fort Collins TIS
Guidelines in the “Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards” (LCUASS). Due to the
trip generation, this is a full transportation impact study. The study involved the following
steps:
- Collect physical, traffic, and development data;
- Perform trip generation, trip distribution, and trip assignment;
- Determine peak hour traffic volumes;
- Conduct capacity and operational level of service analyses on key intersections;
- Analyze signal warrants;
- Conduct level of service evaluation of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit modes of
transportation
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II. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The location of the Nine Fish development is shown in Figure 1. It is important
that a thorough understanding of the existing conditions be presented.
Land Use
Land uses in the area are primarily industrial and commercial. There are
industrial uses to the south, east, and north of the site. There are commercial uses to
the south of the site. The proposed Nine Fish site is the former Poudre Pre-Mix facility.
The center of Fort Collins lies to the south of the proposed Nine Fish development site.
Streets
The primary streets near the Nine Fish site are College Avenue, Jefferson
Street, Linden Street, and Willow Street. Figure 2 shows a schematic of the existing
geometry at the key intersections. College Avenue is west of the Nine Fish site. It is a
north-south street classified as a four-lane arterial on the Fort Collins Master Street
Plan. Currently, College Avenue has a four-lane cross section. At the
College/Jefferson-Maple intersection, College Avenue has a northbound and
southbound left-turn lane, two through lanes in each direction, and a northbound right-
turn lane. The College/Jefferson-Maple intersection has signal control. The posted
speed limit in this area of College Avenue is 25 mph.
Jefferson Street is south of the Nine Fish site. It is a northwest-southeast street
classified as a four-lane arterial on the Fort Collins Master Street Plan. Currently,
Jefferson Street has a four-lane cross section. At the College/Jefferson-Maple
intersection, Jefferson Street and Maple Street have eastbound and westbound left-turn
lanes, a through lane in each direction, and a westbound right-turn lane. At the
Jefferson/Linden intersection, Jefferson Street has a northwestbound and
southeastbound left-turn lane and two through lanes in each direction. The
Jefferson/Linden intersection has signal control. The posted speed limit in this area of
Jefferson Street is 35 mph.
Linden Street is north of (adjacent to) the Nine Fish site. It is a northeast-
southwest street classified as a collector street on the Fort Collins Master Street Plan.
Currently, Linden Street has a two-lane cross section. At the Jefferson/Linden
intersection, Linden Street has a southwestbound left-turn lane, a southwestbound
through lane, and a southwestbound right-turn lane. Northwestbound Linden Street has
all movements combined into a single lane. At the Willow/Linden intersection, Linden
Street has all movements combined into the single lane. The Willow/Linden intersection
has all-way stop sign controlled on Woodrow Drive. The posted speed limit in this area
of Linden Street is 30 mph.
SCALE: 1"=500'
SITE LOCATION Figure 1
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EXISTING GEOMETRY Figure 2
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College Avenue
Maple
Jefferson
Willow
Linden
- Denotes Lane
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Willow Street is south of the Nine Fish site. It is a northwest-southeast street
classified as a two-lane collector on the Fort Collins Master Street Plan. Currently,
Willow Street has a two-lane cross section. At the Willow/Linden intersection, Willow
Street has all movements combined into a single lane. The posted speed limit in this
area of Willow Street is 35 mph.
Existing Traffic
Recent morning and afternoon peak hour traffic volumes are shown in Figure 3.
The traffic counts at the College/Jefferson-Maple were obtained in June 2011 by the
City of Fort Collins. The traffic counts at the Jefferson/Linden and Willow/Linden
intersections were obtained in May 2012. Raw traffic count data are provided in
Appendix B.
Existing Operation
The College/Jefferson-Maple and Jefferson/Linden intersections were evaluated
using techniques provided in the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual. This is what the city
currently uses for signalized intersections. The Willow/Linden intersection was
evaluated using techniques provided in the 2010 Highway Capacity Manual. Using the
morning and afternoon peak hour traffic shown in Figure 3, the peak hour operation is
shown in Table 1. Calculation forms are provided in Appendix C. The key intersections
are currently operating acceptably with existing control and geometry in the morning
and afternoon peak hours. A description of level of service for signalized and
unsignalized intersections from the 2000/2010 Highway Capacity Manual and a table
showing the Fort Collins Motor Vehicle LOS Standards (Intersections) are also provided
in Appendix C. This site is in an area termed “commercial corridor.” In areas termed
“commercial corridors,” acceptable overall operation at signalized intersections during
the peak hours is defined as level of service D or better. At signalized intersections,
acceptable operation of any leg and any movement is level of service E. At stop sign
controlled intersections, acceptable level of service is listed as “not applicable” (N/A). In
past transportation impact studies, “not applicable” has been interpreted as level of
service E. In urban and urbanizing corridors, delays commensurate with level of service
E and F are typical for minor street left-turns at stop sign controlled intersections along
arterial streets during the peak hours. These delays are generally accepted by the
traveling public.
Pedestrian Facilities
There are sidewalks along College Avenue, Jefferson Street, and Linden Street.
There is no sidewalk along the Willow Street. The Poudre Trail is to the north of the
Nine Fish site.
RECENT PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC Figure 3
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7/20
11/36
12/34
22/41
19/39
22/62
13/23
348/408
8/25
31/44
362/395
20/30
28/24
35/67
6/14
34/61
43/85
7/9
45/42
88/136
16/35
10/24
65/206
3/7
6/22
361/686
24/61
16/95
555/616
296/244
7/24
65/117
26/46
235/282
102/122
51/59
College Avenue
Maple
Jefferson
Willow
Linden
AM/PM
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TABLE 1
Current Peak Hour Operation
Intersection Movement Level of Service
AM PM
EB LT C C
EB T/RT C C
EB APPROACH C C
WB LT C C
WB T C C
WB RT A A
WB APPROACH B B
NB LT A A
NB T A B
NB RT A B
NB APPROACH A B
SB LT B C
SB T/RT B B
SB APPROACH B B
College/Jefferson-Maple
(signal)
OVERALL B B
SEB LT A A
SEB T/RT A A
SEB APPROACH A A
NWB LT A A
NWB T/RT A A
NWB APPROACH A A
NEB LT/T/RT C C
SWB LT C C
SWB T C C
SWB RT C C
SB APPROACH C C
Jefferson/Linden
(signal)
OVERALL A A
SEB LT/T/RT A A
NWB LT/T/RT A B
NEB LT/T/RT A B
Willow/Linden
(All-Way Stop)
SWB LT/T/RT A B
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Bicycle Facilities
Bicycle lanes exist along Linden Street. The Poudre Trail is to the north of the
Nine Fish site.
Transit Facilities
Currently, this area of Fort Collins is served by Transfort Routes 5, 8, 14 and 81.
Routes 5 and 14 run along Jefferson Street and have bus stops near the
Jefferson/Linden intersection. Routes 8 and 81 run along Willow Street and Linden
Street and have bus stops near the Willow/Linden intersection.
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III. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The Nine Fish development consists of a 5,639 square foot restaurant, a 19,874
square foot office component, and 12 apartment units. Figure 4 shows a site plan of the
Nine Fish. The short range analysis (Year 2017) includes full development of the Nine
Fish and an appropriate increase in background traffic due to normal growth and other
potential developments in the area. The long range analysis year is considered to be
2035. The site plan shows that the site will have an access to Linden Street.
Trip Generation
Trip generation is important in considering the impact of a development such as this
upon the existing and proposed street system. Apartment (Code 220), High-Turnover (Sit-
Down) Restaurant (Code 932), and General Office Building (Code 710) in Trip Generation,
8th Edition, ITE were used to estimate the trips that would be generated by the proposed
Nine Fish development. A trip is defined as a one-way vehicle movement from origin to
destination. The calculated trip generation is 1016 daily trip ends; 102 morning peak hour
trip ends; and 100 afternoon peak hour trip ends. Table 2 shows the expected trip
generation on a daily and peak hour basis.
TABLE 2
Trip Generation
Code Use Size AWDTE AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Rate Trips Rate In Rate Out Rate In Rate Out
710 Office 19.874 KSF 11.01 219 1.36 27 0.19 4 0.25 5 1.24 25
932 Restaurant 5.639 KSF 127.15 717 5.99 34 5.53 31 6.58 37 4.57 26
220 Apartments 12 D.U. 6.65 80 0.10 1 0.41 5 0.40 5 0.22 2
Total 1016 62 40 47 53
Trip Distribution
Trip distribution for the Nine Fish development was based on existing/future
travel patterns, land uses in the area, consideration of trip attractions/productions in the
area, and engineering judgment. Figure 5 shows the trip distribution for the short range
(2017) and long range (2035) analysis futures. The trip distribution was agreed to by
City of Fort Collins staff in the scoping meeting.
SITE PLAN Figure 4
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SCALE 1"=50'
TRIP DISTRIBUTION Figure 5
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25%/15%
College Avenue
Maple
Jefferson
Willow
Linden
25%30%
25%/25%
Apartments/Commercial
15%/5%
Site
30%/30%
NOM/5%
5%/10%
NOM/5%
NOM/5%
50%/40%
25%/10%
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Background Traffic Projections
Figures 6 and 7 show the respective short range (2017) and long range (2035)
background traffic projections. Background traffic projections for the short range and
long range future horizons were obtained by reviewing the North Front Range Regional
Transportation Plan and traffic studies prepared for this area of Fort Collins. The other
traffic studies in this area are Aspen Heights and Old Town North. Based upon these
sources, it was determined that traffic volumes would increase by approximately 1.5%
per year in the short range and long range future. The Aspen Heights traffic was added
to determine the volumes along Linden Street.
Trip Assignment
Trip assignment is how the generated and distributed trips are expected to be
loaded on the street system. The assigned trips are the resultant of the trip distribution
process. Figure 8 shows the site generated peak hour traffic assignment of the Nine Fish
site. Figures 9 and 10 show the respective short range (2017) and long range (2035) total
(site plus background) peak hour traffic assignment.
Signal Warrants
As a matter of policy, traffic signals are not installed at any location unless warrants
are met according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The
College/Jefferson-Maple and Jefferson/Linden intersections are signalized. The
Willow/Linden stop sign control intersection does not meet the signal spacing criteria and
will not be signalized.
Operation Analysis
Capacity analyses were performed at the College/Jefferson-Maple,
Jefferson/Linden, Willow/Linden, and Linden/Nine Fish Site Access intersections. The
operations analyses were conducted for the short range and long range futures, reflecting
year 2017 and 2035 conditions, respectively. Roundabout analysis was requested at the
Jefferson/Linden and Willow/Linden intersection. The long range future analysis is for
informational purposes only.
Using the traffic volumes shown in Figure 6, the College/Jefferson-Maple,
Jefferson/Linden, and Willow/Linden intersections operate in the short range (2017)
background condition as indicated in Table 3. Calculation forms for these analyses are
provided in Appendix D. The key intersections will operate acceptably, with existing
control and geometry. A roundabout will operate acceptably at both the
Jefferson/Linden and Willow/Linden intersections.
Using the traffic volumes shown in Figure 7, the College/Jefferson-Maple,
Jefferson/Linden, and Willow/Linden intersections operate in the long range (2035)
background traffic future as indicated in Table 4. Calculation forms for these analyses
SHORT RANGE (2017) BACKGROUND
PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC Figure 6
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8/22
13/43
13/37
27/46
23/44
28/64
15/29
375/440
9/27
34/51
390/426
22/32
30/26
41/84
6/15
41/69
56/98
8/10
49/50
95/147
17/38
11/26
70/222
3/8
6/24
389/739
26/66
17/102
598/664
319/263
8/26
70/126
28/50
253/304
110/131
55/64
College Avenue
Maple
Jefferson
Willow
Linden
AM/PM
LONG RANGE (2035) BACKGROUND
PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC Figure 7
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10/30
15/55
15/50
35/60
30/55
35/90
20/35
490/575
10/35
45/65
510/555
30/45
40/35
55/105
10/20
50/90
70/125
10/15
65/65
125/190
25/50
15/35
90/290
5/10
10/30
510/1040
35/85
25/135
780/870
415/345
10/35
90/165
35/65
330/400
145/170
70/85
College Avenue
Maple
Jefferson
Willow
Linden
AM/PM
Rounded to Nearest
5 Vehicles
SITE GENERATED
PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC Figure 8
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12/16
12/16
21/16
19/15
40/31
11/15
24/32
3/3
16/11
3/3
18/14
3/2
2/3
10/13
College Avenue
Maple
Jefferson
Willow
Linden
AM/PM
7/5
6/8
3/2
59/45
2/3
38/50
SHORT RANGE (2017) TOTAL
PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC Figure 9
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8/22
13/43
13/37
39/62
23/44
40/80
36/45
375/440
9/27
53/66
390/426
22/32
30/26
81/115
6/15
52/84
80/130
11/13
65/61
95/147
17/38
14/29
70/222
3/8
6/24
396/744
44/80
17/102
604/672
319/263
8/26
73/128
28/50
253/304
112/134
65/77
College Avenue
Maple
Jefferson
Willow
Linden
AM/PM
105/177
3/2
101/160
59/45
2/3
38/50 Site Access
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TABLE 3
Short Range (2017) Background Peak Hour Operation
Intersection Movement Level of Service
AM PM
EB LT C C
EB T/RT C C
EB APPROACH C C
WB LT C C
WB T C C
WB RT A A
WB APPROACH B B
NB LT A A
NB T A B
NB RT A B
NB APPROACH A B
SB LT B C
SB T/RT B B
SB APPROACH B C
College/Jefferson-Maple
(signal)
OVERALL B B
SEB LT A A
SEB T/RT A A
SEB APPROACH A A
NWB LT A A
NWB T/RT A A
NWB APPROACH A A
NEB LT/T/RT C C
SWB LT C D
SWB T C C
SWB RT C C
SB APPROACH C C
Jefferson/Linden
(signal)
OVERALL A A
SEB LT/T/RT B B
NWB LT/T/RT A B
NEB LT/T/RT A A
Jefferson/Linden
(Roundabout)
SWB LT/T/RT A A
SEB LT/T/RT A B
NWB LT/T/RT A B
NEB LT/T/RT A B
Willow/Linden
(All-Way Stop)
SWB LT/T/RT A B
SEB LT/T/RT A A
NWB LT/T/RT A A
NEB LT/T/RT A A
Willow/Linden
(Roundabout)
SWB LT/T/RT A A
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TABLE 4
Long Range (2035) Background Peak Hour Operation
Intersection Movement Level of Service
AM PM
EB LT C C
EB T/RT C C
EB APPROACH C C
WB LT C D
WB T C C
WB RT A A
WB APPROACH B B
NB LT A B
NB T B C
NB RT A B
NB APPROACH B C
SB LT C D
SB T/RT B B
SB APPROACH B C
College/Jefferson-Maple
(signal)
OVERALL B C
SEB LT A A
SEB T/RT A A
SEB APPROACH A A
NWB LT A A
NWB T/RT A A
NWB APPROACH A A
NEB LT/T/RT C C
SWB LT C D
SWB T C C
SWB RT C C
SB APPROACH C C
Jefferson/Linden
(signal)
OVERALL A A
SEB LT/T/RT B C
NWB LT/T/RT B C
NEB LT/T/RT A B
Jefferson/Linden
(Roundabout)
SWB LT/T/RT A B
SEB LT/T/RT A B
NWB LT/T/RT A C
NEB LT/T/RT A B
Willow/Linden
(All-Way Stop)
SWB LT/T/RT A B
SEB LT/T/RT A A
NWB LT/T/RT A A
NEB LT/T/RT A A
Willow/Linden
(Roundabout)
SWB LT/T/RT A A
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are provided in Appendix E. The key intersections will operate acceptably, with existing
control and geometry. A roundabout will operate acceptably at both the
Jefferson/Linden and Willow/Linden intersections.
Using the traffic volumes shown in Figure 9, the College/Jefferson-Maple,
Jefferson/Linden, Willow/Linden, and Linden/Nine Fish Site Access intersections
operate in the short range (2017) total traffic future as indicated in Table 5. Calculation
forms for these analyses are provided in Appendix F. The key intersections will operate
acceptably with the existing control and geometry. A roundabout will operate acceptably
at both the Jefferson/Linden and Willow/Linden intersections.
Using the traffic volumes shown in Figure 10, the College/Jefferson-Maple,
Jefferson/Linden, Willow/Linden, and Linden/Nine Fish Site Access intersections
operate in the long range (2035) total traffic future as indicated in Table 6. Calculation
forms for these analyses are provided in Appendix G. A roundabout will operate
acceptably at both the Jefferson/Linden and Willow/Linden intersections.
Geometry
Figure 11 shows a schematic of the short range (2017) and long range (2035)
geometry. This is the existing geometry at the key intersections.
Pedestrian Level of Service
Appendix H shows a map of the area that is within 1320 feet of the Nine Fish
development. There are three pedestrian destinations within 1320 feet of the Nine Fish
development. These are: 1) the commercial/industrial area to the southwest; 2) the
Poudre Trail to the north; and 3) the industrial area to the northeast. The Nine Fish site
is located within an area termed as “pedestrian district,” which sets the level of service
threshold at LOS A for all measured categories, except for street crossings which is
LOS B. Pedestrian level of service is not achieved for all pedestrian destinations with
regard to visual interest and amenity, and security. The Pedestrian LOS Worksheet is
provided in Appendix H. The practical limits of pedestrian improvements would be on
the Nine Fish site itself.
Bicycle Level of Service
Appendix H shows a map of the area that is within 1320 feet of the Nine Fish
development. There is one bicycle destination within 1320 feet of the Nine Fish
development. This is the Poudre Trail to the north. The Bicycle LOS Worksheet is
provided in Appendix H. The minimum level of service for this site is B. This site is
connected to bike lanes on Linden Street and the Poudre Trail. Therefore, it is
concluded that level of service B can be achieved.
LONG RANGE (2035) TOTAL
PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC Figure 10
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10/30
15/55
15/50
45/75
30/55
45/105
40/50
490/575
10/35
65/80
510/555
30/45
40/35
95/135
10/20
60/105
95/155
15/20
80/75
125/190
25/50
20/40
90/290
5/10
10/30
515/1045
55/100
25/135
785/880
415/345
10/35
95/170
35/65
330/400
150/175
80/100
College Avenue
Maple
Jefferson
Willow
Linden
AM/PM
Rounded to Nearest
5 Vehicles
Site Access
130/230
5/5
135/205
60/45
5/5
40/50
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TABLE 5
Short Range (2017) Total Peak Hour Operation
Intersection Movement Level of Service
AM PM
EB LT C C
EB T/RT C C
EB APPROACH C C
WB LT C C
WB T C C
WB RT A A
WB APPROACH B B
NB LT A A
NB T A B
NB RT A B
NB APPROACH A B
SB LT B C
SB T/RT B B
SB APPROACH B C
College/Jefferson-Maple
(signal)
OVERALL B B
SEB LT A A
SEB T/RT A A
SEB APPROACH A A
NWB LT A A
NWB T/RT A A
NWB APPROACH A A
NEB LT/T/RT C C
SWB LT C D
SWB T C C
SWB RT C C
SB APPROACH C C
Jefferson/Linden
(signal)
OVERALL A A
SEB LT/T/RT B B
NWB LT/T/RT A B
NEB LT/T/RT A A
Jefferson/Linden
(Roundabout)
SWB LT/T/RT A B
SEB LT/T/RT A B
NWB LT/T/RT A B
NEB LT/T/RT A B
Willow/Linden
(All-Way Stop)
SWB LT/T/RT A B
SEB LT/T/RT A A
NWB LT/T/RT A A
NEB LT/T/RT A A
Willow/Linden
(Roundabout)
SWB LT/T/RT A A
Linden/Nine Fish Site Access NWB LT/RT B B
(stop sign) SWB LT/T A A
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TABLE 6
Long Range (2035) Total Peak Hour Operation
Intersection Movement Level of Service
AM PM
EB LT C C
EB T/RT C C
EB APPROACH C C
WB LT C D
WB T C C
WB RT A A
WB APPROACH B B
NB LT A B
NB T B C
NB RT A B
NB APPROACH B C
SB LT C D
SB T/RT B B
SB APPROACH B C
College/Jefferson-Maple
(signal)
OVERALL B C
SEB LT A A
SEB T/RT A A
SEB APPROACH A A
NWB LT A A
NWB T/RT A A
NWB APPROACH A A
NEB LT/T/RT C C
SWB LT C D
SWB T C C
SWB RT C C
SB APPROACH C C
Jefferson/Linden
(signal)
OVERALL A A
SEB LT/T/RT B D
NWB LT/T/RT B C
NEB LT/T/RT A B
Jefferson/Linden
(Roundabout)
SWB LT/T/RT A C
SEB LT/T/RT B C
NWB LT/T/RT A C
NEB LT/T/RT A B
Willow/Linden
(All-Way Stop)
SWB LT/T/RT A C
SEB LT/T/RT A A
NWB LT/T/RT A A
NEB LT/T/RT A A
Willow/Linden
(Roundabout)
SWB LT/T/RT A A
Linden/Nine Fish Site Access NWB LT/RT B B
(stop sign) SWB LT/T A A
SHORT RANGE (2017) AND
LONG RANGE (2035) GEOMETRY Figure 11
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College Avenue
Maple
Jefferson
Willow
Linden
- Denotes Lane
Site Access
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Transit Level of Service
This area of Fort Collins is served by Transfort Routes 5, 8, 14 and 81. Routes 5
and 14 run along Jefferson Street and have bus stops near the Jefferson/Linden
intersection. Routes 8 and 81 run along Willow Street and Linden Street and have bus
stops near the Willow/Linden intersection.
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IV. CONCLUSIONS
This study assessed the impacts of the Nine Fish on the street system in the vicinity
of the proposed development in the short range (2017) and long range (2035) futures. As
a result of this analysis, the following is concluded:
- The development of the Nine Fish is feasible from a traffic engineering standpoint.
At full development, the Nine Fish will generate approximately 1016 daily trip ends,
102 morning peak hour trip ends, and 100 afternoon peak hour trip ends.
- Current operation at the College/Jefferson-Maple, Jefferson/Linden, and
Willow/Linden intersections is acceptable.
- The College/Jefferson-Maple and Jefferson/Linden intersections are currently
signalized. The Willow/Linden intersection does not meet the signal spacing criteria
and will not be signalized.
- In the short range (2017) future, given development of Nine Fish and an increase in
background traffic, the College/Jefferson-Maple, Jefferson/Linden, and
Willow/Linden intersections will operate acceptably with existing control and
geometry. A roundabout will operate acceptably at both the Jefferson/Linden and
Willow/Linden intersections.
- In the long range (2035) future, given development of Nine Fish and an increase in
background traffic, the College/Jefferson-Maple, Jefferson/Linden, and
Willow/Linden intersections will operate acceptably with existing control and
geometry. A roundabout will operate acceptably at both the Jefferson/Linden and
Willow/Linden intersections.
- The short range (2017) and long range (2035) geometry is shown in Figure 11.
- Acceptable level of service is achieved for bicycle and transit modes based upon
the measures in the multi-modal transportation guidelines. For pedestrians, the
visual interest and amenity, and security factors could not achieve the desired level
of service for a “pedestrian district.” This area of Fort Collins was built prior to the
current LCUASS Document being adopted.