HomeMy WebLinkAboutMONTAVA PUD - ODP180002 - MONTAVA SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 2 - STREET RELATED DOCUMENTRuth Rollins Consult, Inc.
November 16, 2018
Martina Wilkinson and Aaron Iverson
City of Fort Collins
RE: Reconsider the classification of Giddings
Dear Martina and Aaron:
We would like for you to reconsider the classification of Giddings Road from our
recommended 2-lane arterial to a 4-lane arterial. Listed below are some items to take into
account:
1. If south of Mountain Vista, a screen line is cut across Turnberry Road, Timberline
Road and Giddings Road it indicates that the future demand to/from the south of
Mountain Vista is:
Roadway 2040 Total ADT Capacity ADT
Turnberry 10,200 15,000
Timberline 20,100 35,000
Giddings 17,300 15,000
TOTAL 47,600 65,000
This indicates that with Giddings at a 2-lane arterial classification there is an excess of
17,400 ADT. A strong grid, provides traffic in the Mountain Vista Subarea the
opportunity to disperse along these three roadways. Turnberry as a 2-lane arterial,
Timberline as a 4-lane arterial and Giddings as a 2-lane arterial would more than
adequately serve the Mountain Vista Subarea.
2. If the Mountain Vista Subarea is to support a variety of land uses and result in a
successful community, it is important to take into account the land use elements and
draw activity to the proposed Town Center and park. The traffic demand indicates
that Timberline can serve as the core facility that will enhance and support the area.
Creating an additional 4-lane facility is both excessive and does not support these key
land use elements.
3. The future success of the enhanced travel corridor and transit use in the area are
supported by the proposed classifications. The excess of two additional arterial lanes
is not supportive of a future with alternative modes.
Thank you,
Ruth