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June 6, 2025
Mr. Jeff Reed
Agora West Real Estate Group, LLC
PO Box 2032
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Re:AXIS International Academy – Draft Traffic Memorandum
Fort Collins, Colorado
Dear Mr. Reed,
This memorandum has been prepared to document a traffic impact study for the proposed AXIS
International Academy project located at 3939 Automation Way in Fort Collins, Colorado.
INTRODUCTION
The proposed AXIS International Academy project features the redevelopment of an existing vacant
industrial building located at 3939 Automation Way in Fort Collins Colorado. The redevelopment will
allow the existing building to serve as the new location for the 300-student Pre-K through 5th Grade
Elementary School.
AXIS International Academy is currently located at 2700 South Lemay Avenue in Fort Collins
Colorado. However, the academy intends to relocate to 3939 Automation Way location by the start of
the next school year, in Fall of 2025. The existing enrollment of the academy is 265 students;
however, the academy anticipates growing to a 300-student population within the next few years.
Based on coordination with the City of Fort Collins, a Traffic Memorandum was prepared to document
an on-site queuing analysis of the drop-off and pick-up times, as well as an operational analysis of the
two existing site accesses along Automation Way that will serve the relocated academy.
As defined in Chapter 4 of the 2021 Larimer County Urban Area Street Standards, a long range
horizon is not required as part of a Traffic Memorandum; therefore, the analysis only considered a
short-term buildout horizon. For the purposes of this study, the short-term buildout horizon was
assumed to be the year 2025.
Regional access to the AXIS International Academy will be provided by Interstate 25 (I-25), US
Highway 287 (US-287), State Highway 14 (SH-14), and SH-392, while primary access will be
provided by Timberline Road, Horsetooth Road, and Harmony Road. Direct access to the site will be
provided by utilizing the two existing site accesses along the west side of Automation Way. The two
existing accesses are separated by approximately 260 feet, measured centerline to centerline. The
north site access is located approximately 670 feet south of Bighorn Drive, measured centerline to
centerline. The south site access is located approximately 160 feet north of Lowe Street, measured
centerline to centerline. A vicinity map is shown in Figure 1.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
The proposed academy will be located on an 6.38-acre parcel, featuring an existing single-story
building, approximately 42,600 square feet in size. The parcel is current zoned for industrial light
manufacturing and was previously serving an industrial engineering and research company. Directly
north and south of the site exist office buildings, directly east of the site exist a sports complex, and
directly west of the site exists a golf course; however, a railroad line exists between the site and the
golf course. Outside of the immediate area, the site is surrounded by commercial and residential land
uses.
Within the project study area, Automation Way is a north/south roadway providing one lane of travel
in either direction with on street parking. The posted speed limit is 25 miles per hour. The City of Fort
Collins classifies Automation Way as a local roadway.
The existing intersection of the northern site access and Automation Way is an unsignalized ‘T’
intersection. While a stop sign does not exist, because the site access is a driveway, the eastbound
approach operates under stop control. All three intersection approaches operate with a single lane for
all available movements. An aerial image of the intersection, dated August 14, 2024, is included
below.
Automation Way & North Site Access (#1)
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The existing intersection of the southern site access and Automation Way is an unsignalized ‘T’
intersection. While a stop sign does not exist, because the site access is a driveway, the eastbound
approach operates under stop control. All three intersection approaches operate with a single lane to
for all available movements. An aerial image of the intersection, dated August 14, 2024, is included
below.
Automation Way & South Site Access (#2)
EXISTING TRAFFIC VOLUMES
Existing peak hour turning movement counts were conducted at the intersection of the southern site
access and Automation Way on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The counts were conducted during the
morning and afternoon peak hours of school generator traffic, in 15-minute intervals, from 7:00 AM to
9:00 AM and from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. These peak hours were identified based on the first bell for
the academy being at 8:00 AM and the dismissal for the academy being at 3:00 PM. The turning
movement counts are shown in Figure 2, with count sheets provided as an attachment.
The turning movement counts were primarily collected to establish the northbound and southbound
through traffic volumes that exist along Automation Way. During count collection, a few vehicles were
observed turning into and out of the site; however, the existing building is not believed to currently
house any business. Furthermore, upon redevelopment the only traffic anticipated to turn into and out
of the stie will be school related traffic. Therefore, the existing vehicles observed turning into and out
of the south site access were removed from the existing volumes.
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TRIP GENERATION
Site-generated traffic estimates are determined through a process known as trip generation. Rates
and equations are applied to the proposed land use to estimate traffic generated by the development
during a specific time interval. The acknowledged source for trip generation rates is the Trip
Generation Manual1 published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). ITE has established
trip rates in nationwide studies of similar land uses.
For this study, Kimley-Horn utilized the ITE Trip Generation Manual average rates that apply to
Charter Elementary School (ITE Land Use Code 536) to estimate the number of vehicular trips
associated with the proposed academy. Based on ITE Trip Generation data, the relocation and
expansion of AXIS International Academy is expected to generate approximately 555 weekday daily
trips, with 321 of these trips occurring during the morning peak hour and 216 of these trips occurring
during the afternoon peak hour.Table 1 summarizes the estimated trip generation for traffic
associated with the current proposal, and calculations are provided as an attachment.
Table 1 – AXIS International Academy Traffic Generation
Land Use and Size
Weekday Vehicles Trips
Daily AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
In Out Total In Out Total
Charter Elementary School (ITE 536) -555 170 151 321 106 110 216
The Charter Elementary School (ITE 536) land use was selected because the proposed academy
does not offer bus services for students, which aligns with the schools at which data was collected for
the Charter Elementary School land use. It should be noted that, the data available for weekday daily
trips generated by a Charter Elementary School is limited, and therefore caution should be used
when considering this data. For comparative purposes, a 300-student school is expected to generate
approximately 681 weekday daily trips based on the data provided for an Elementary School (ITE
520). However, for the purposes of this study the academy was assumed to generate 555 weekday
daily trips.
It should also be noted that the anticipated trips generated by the proposed AXIS International
Academy during the morning and afternoon peak hours are representative of the anticipated trips
occurring around the drop-off and pick-up times. There are slight differences between the in and out
trips, during the morning and afternoon peak hours. For example, the morning peak hour is
anticipated to experience 170 trips entering the site, but 151 trips exiting the site, which results in a
difference of 19 trips. The difference is 4 trips during the afternoon peak hour. These trips were
assumed to represent parents/guardians who need to visit the school for longer than the drop-
off/pick-up period, other visitors or venders, and potentially a small portion of the academy staff.
However, it is assumed that the majority of staff will be on site prior to student drop-off and after
student pick-up periods. While the analysis documented in this letter does not directly consider the
impacts that staff trips may have on traffic operations, it is expected that these trips will occur at off-
peak times and therefore any recommendations made based on the peak time analyses will also
provide sufficient operations for the staff trips.
1 Institute of Transportation Engineers,Trip Generation Manual, Eleventh Edition, Washington DC, 2021.
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STUDENT DROP-OFF/PICK-UP SITE ANALYSIS
The AXIS International Academy currently operates with two different methods for vehicular drop-
off/pick-up, both of which they intend to maintain at their new location. The first option is referred to as
Kid to Curb, in which vehicles are routed to the designated unloading/loading zone, kids exit/enter
their vehicles in the designated zone, and parents/drivers are asked to remain in their vehicle. Based
on their current drop-off/pick-up plan at the existing site, there is approximately 160 feet of curbside
loading zone, with approximately 2,600 feet of available queue storage routing serpentine through the
on-site parking lot for the AXIS Kid to Curb Service. The second option is referred to as Park & Walk,
in which vehicles park in the academy parking lot and parents/guardians walk the students to/from the
academy. It should be noted that all Pre-K students are required to utilize the Park & Walk option.
While older students are not required to utilize the Park & Walk option, it is not uncommon for some
to do so.
Based on observational data provided by the academy, approximately 45 percent of households
utilize Kid to Curb, while the remaining 55 percent of households utilize Park & Walk. Based on this
observational data, it was assumed that 45 percent of the trips generated by the academy will utilize
Kid to Curb, while 55 percent of the trips generated by the academy will utilize Park & Walk at the
new location. The anticipated number of trips utilizing each option for the relocation of the academy
are summarized in Table 2.
Table 2 – AXIS International Academy – Drop-Off/Pick-Up Trips
Drop-Off/Pick-up Method
Weekday Vehicles Trips
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
In Out Total In Out Total
Non Drop-Off/Pick-Up Vehicles 19 - 19 - 4 4
Park & Walk 83 83 166 58 58 116
Total Parking Lot Trips 102 83 185 58 62 120
AXIS Kid to Curb Service 68 68 136 48 48 96
Based on the number of vehicles anticipated to utilize Park & Walk, the academy is expected to
experience a total drop-off parking demand of 83 vehicles. An additional parking demand of 19
vehicles are expected during the drop-off period, in addition to this short-term parking demand
associated with drop-off. The parking demand associated with the pick-up period is anticipated to be
less than the demand during the drop-off period; therefore, the drop-off period demand was
considered when evaluating short-term parking demand and capacity. Furthermore, this parking
demand does not take into account the parking demand associated with the majority of staff, who are
assumed to be onsite prior to drop-off and after pick-up.
In accordance with common practice for the City of Fort Collins, the anticipated drop-off/pick-up
queue for the vehicles utilizing Kid to Curb was calculated utilizing version 04012021 of the Municipal
School Transportation Assistance (MSTA) School Traffic Calculator developed by the North Carolina
Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Calculations were based on the data provided for urban
charter schools.
The MSTA School Traffic Calculator calculates estimated queue lengths for drop-off/pick-up
operations by developing traffic estimates based on student population, number of buses and staff
members. As noted previously the academy does not offer bus services, and the majority of staff are
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anticipated to be on site prior to drop-off and after pick-up periods. In addition, the MSTA School
Traffic Calculator does not provide consideration of the two different methods the academy allows for
drop-off/pick-up operations. Therefore, the student population entered in the MSTA School Traffic
Calculator was lowered to consider the drop-off and pick-up volumes for only Kid to Curb operations
identified in Table 2.
Based on the student drop-off/pick-up vehicle queueing analysis conducted in the MSTA School
Traffic Calculator, the academy is anticipated to experience an average vehicle queue length of 530
feet associated with Kid to Curb. The MSTA School Traffic Calculator also recommends designing for
high demand days, during which demand is increased by approximately 30 percent. Considering a 30
percent demand increase, the academy is anticipated to experience a high demand vehicle queue
length of 690 feet associated with Kid to Curb. It should be noted that both of these calculated queue
lengths does not take into account traffic associated with Park & Walk. Therefore, these queue
lengths are representative of queuing anticipated for Kid to Curb operations, when the Kid to Curb
and Park & Walk operations are not interacting on site.
When considering the entire 300-student population, the MSTA School Traffic Calculator anticipates
an average queue length of 1,290 feet, and a high demand queue length of 1,670 feet. These
calculated queue lengths may be more representative of conditions in which the two drop-off/pick-up
methods are utilizing the same space.
SITE CIRCULATION ANALYSIS
Multiple site circulation alternatives were developed to provide the appropriate short term parking for
Park & Walk, as well as the appropriate queueing length for the expected queue length associated
with Kid to Curb operations. These alternatives were developed assuming that the location of the two
existing access points would not change and only allowing for right turns on and off of Automation
Way. By only allowing for right turns on and off of Automation Way, operational performance of the
two intersections is anticipated to be optimized. Only allowing for right turns on and off of Automation
Way also presents added safety benefits by reducing potential conflict points associated with left
turns on and off of Automation Way.
Alternative 1 – Existing On-Site Facilities w/ Combined Drop-off/Pick-up Operations
Under Alternative One, Park & Walk operates out of the existing parking lot on the south side of the
building, while the designated drop-off/pick up area for Kid to Curb operates along the south side of
the building. The north site access operates with right in only access, while the south site access
operates with right out only access. A conceptual exhibit of the site circulation is provided in Figure 3.
The existing parking lot provides 99 parking spaces; however, the designated drop-off/pick-up area
would block 19 existing parking spaces, including the two accessible parking spaces, leaving 80
parking spaces for Park & Walk. On-street parking along Automation Way is allowed; however, it is
recommended that on-street parking be restricted along the west side of Automation Way, north of
the north site access, to allow for potential drop-off/pick-up queue spillback onto Automation Way.
Under this recommended restriction, approximately 15 additional vehicles could park along the
frontage of the site on Automation Way. With approximately 95 parking spaces between on-site
parking and on-street parking, the available parking capacity is expected to be sufficient to serve the
anticipated short-term parking demand of 83 vehicles.
This alternative would provide approximately 475 feet of on-site queue storage for Kid to Curb
operations. Based on the anticipated average Kid to Curb queue length of 530 feet, approximately 55
feet of the average queue length, or three vehicles, would be anticipated to spill onto Automation
Way. Under high demand conditions, approximately 215 feet of the high demand queue length, or 11
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vehicles, would be anticipated to spill onto Automation Way. An alternative to storing this additional
queue length along Automation Way may be to require vehicles to queue within a portion of the
parking lot to the north of the site. These vehicles could be released onto Automation Way in
platoons, as on-site capacity is made available. This operation would require staff to coordinate traffic
operations both on-site and at the off-site parking lot to the north, as well as an agreement with the
property owner of the off-site parking lot.
Alternative 2 – Existing On-Site Facilities w/ Long Term On-Site Improvements
Under this alternative, Park & Walk operates out of the existing parking lot on the south side of the
building, while Kid to Curb operates along the east side of the building. The north site access
operates with right in only access, while the south site access operates with right in/right out only
access. The long-term plan for this alternative would be to construct a parking lot in the northeast
corner of the site, which would provide additional parking capacity and queue storage. This parking
lot is not anticipated to be constructed by this fall. If this alternative were constructed, the parking lot
would be anticipated to be built by 2027. A conceptual exhibit of the site circulation is provided in
Figure 4.
The existing parking lot provides 99 parking spaces. Like Alternative One, on-street parking along
Automation Way should be provided except north of the north site access to allow for potential spill
back queues of vehicles during the drop-off/pick-up times. Under this recommended restriction,
approximately 15 additional vehicles could park along the frontage of the site on Automation Way.
With approximately 106 parking spaces between on-site parking and on-street parking, the available
parking capacity is expected to be sufficient to serve the anticipated short-term parking demand of 83
vehicles.
Under short term conditions, this alternative would provide approximately 120 feet of on-site queue
storage for Kid to Curb operations. Based on the anticipated average Kid to Curb queue length of 530
feet, approximately 370 feet of the average queue length, or 19 vehicles, would be anticipated to spill
onto Automation Way. Under high demand conditions, approximately 570 feet of the high demand
queue length, or 29 vehicles, would be anticipated to spill onto Automation Way. Prior to the
construction of the future on-site parking lot, an alternative to storing this additional queue length
along Automation Way may be to require vehicles to queue within a portion of the parking lot to the
north of the site, as discussed in Alternative One. Under long term conditions, drop-off/pick-up traffic
could be routed through the future parking lot. The future parking lot is anticipated to provide
approximately 500 feet of additional storage, which would be expected to fully contain the average
queue length on-site.
Alternative 3 – On-Site Perimeter Roadway
Under this alternative Park & Walk operates out of the existing parking lot on the south side of the
building, while Kid to Curb operates along the west side of the building. The north site access
operates with right in only access, while the south site access operates with right out only access. A
new roadway would be constructed along the north and west sides of the site, connecting with the
existing parking on the south side of the site. A conceptual exhibit of the site circulation is provided in
Figure 5.
The existing parking lot provides 99 parking spaces; however, the on-site perimeter road would
require the remove of approximately five existing parking spaces, leaving 94 parking spaces for Park
& Walk. Like Alternative One, on-street parking along Automation Way should be provided except
north of the north site access to allow for potential spill back queues of vehicles during the drop-
off/pick-up times. Under this recommended restriction, approximately 15 additional vehicles could
park along the frontage of the site on Automation Way. With approximately 109 parking spaces
between on-site parking and on-street parking, the available parking capacity is expected to be
sufficient to serve the anticipated short-term parking demand of 83 vehicles.
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This alternative would provide approximately 1,100 feet of queue storage for the Kid to Curb
operations. Based on the anticipated average and high demand Kid to Curb queue lengths of 530 feet
and 690 feet, respectively, both the average and high demand queue lengths would be expected to
be full stored on-site.
Recommended Alternative
All three alternatives are expected to provide enough parking capacity, between on-site and on-street
parking, for the short-term demand associated with Park & Walk operations. However, the short-term
parking demand is nearing the maximum parking capacity, and this short-term demand does not
account for staff parking. While the existing on-site facilities may be sufficient for drop-off/pick-up
operations, the academy may need to consider providing additional parking for day to day operations.
Furthermore, parking demands for events hosted at the academy would likely exceed the existing on
site parking. It is recommended that the academy provide an additional on site parking lot, or work on
an agreement with surrounding businesses, to allow for overflow parking.
Alternative Two is the recommended alternative as the ultimate condition would not only provide the
storage necessary for drop-off/pick-up operations but also provide additional parking capacity to be
utilized daily by staff, and also serve large events. Alternative Two provides more separation between
the Park & Walk and Kid to Curb operations than Alternative One. In addition, Alternative Two would
provide Kid to Curb drop-of/pick-up operations with the passenger side of the vehicle closest to
school, which is a proven to be safer for school drop-off/pick-up operations than operating with drop-
off/pick-up on the driver side of the vehicle.
TRIP DISTRIBUTION
Distribution of site traffic was based on the area street system characteristics, and the recommended
site circulation for the academy. The directional distribution of traffic is a means to quantify the
percentage of school-generated traffic that approaches the site from a given direction and departs the
stie back to the original source. The project trip distribution is illustrated in Figure 6.
TRAFFIC ASSIGNMENT
Project traffic assignment was calculated by applying the project trip distribution to the estimated
traffic generation of the development shown in Table 1. The project traffic assignment representing
the anticipated traffic volumes associated with the proposed AXIS International Academy is shown in
Figure 7.
TOTAL (EXISTING PLUS PROJECT) TRAFFIC VOLUMES
The anticipated traffic volumes associated with the proposed AXIS International Academy were
added to the existing traffic volumes to represent the estimated traffic volumes for the 2025 short-
term buildout horizon. These total traffic volumes are illustrated in Figure 8.
INTERSECTION OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS
An analysis of vehicular traffic operations at the two existing site accesses was conducted to
determine potential capacity deficiencies for the 2025 short-term horizon. The acknowledged source
for determining overall capacity is the Highway Capacity Manual2. Capacity analysis results are
provided in terms of Level of Service (LOS). Level of service is a qualitative term describing operating
conditions a driver will experience while traveling on a particular roadway during a specific time
interval. It ranges from A (very little delay) to F (long delays and congestion). Based on Table 4-2 of
2 Transportation Research Board,Highway Capacity Manual, Seventh Edition, Washington DC, 2022.
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the 2021 LCUASS, the minimum acceptable overall level of service for the site access intersections is
LOS D, while the minimum acceptable level of service for any approach leg or movement is LOS F.
Table 2 shows the definition of level of service, based on a range of delay experienced, for
unsignalized intersections.
The south access was analyzed based on average total delay. It should be noted that north site
access was not analyzed since the access was assumed to operate as right turn in only with the
proposed redevelopment. The level of service for a two-way stop-controlled intersection is determined
by the computed or measured control delay and is defined for each minor movement. Level of service
for a two-way stop-controlled intersection is not defined for the whole intersection.
Table 2 – Level of Service Definitions
Level of
Service
Unsignalized Intersection
Average Total Delay
A ≤ 10
B > 10 and ≤ 15
C > 15 and ≤ 25
D > 25 and ≤ 35
E > 35 and ≤ 50
F > 50
Transportation Research Board,Highway Capacity Manual, Seventh Edition, Washington DC, 2022.
Calculations for the level of service at the proposed project accesses are attached. A peak hour factor
of 0.25 and a zero percent heavy vehicle factor were assumed for the purposes of the operational
analysis. Synchro traffic analysis software was used to analyze the study intersection for level of
service. The Synchro Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) methodology reports were used to analyze
intersection delay and level of service.
Based on the recommended site circulation, it is recommended that the north site access operate
under right turn in only access, and the south site access operate under right turn in and right turn out
only access during drop/off-pick operations. It is also recommended that a R1-1 “STOP” sign be
installed of the approach exiting the development at the southern access.
Based on the results of the operational analysis, the eastbound right turn movement at the south site
access is anticipated to operate at LOS F and LOS C during the morning and afternoon peak hours,
respectively.Table 3 provides the results of the level of service at this intersection.
Table 3 – Project Accesses LOS Results
Intersection
Approach/Movement
2025 Total
AM PM
LOS LOS
Northbound Thru
Eastbound Right
-
F
-
-
C
-
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MULTIMODAL CONSIDERATIONS
Under existing operations, the academy experiences minimal bicycle and pedestrian traffic. The
minimal to non-existent bicycle and pedestrian traffic generated by the academy is anticipated to
remain consistent at the new proposed location as well.
If bicycle and pedestrian traffic were to travel to and from the proposed academy, travel routes are
limited by the existing roadway network and presence of the existing railroad directly west of the site.
Bicycles and pedestrians would utilize Horsetooth Road and Timberline Road for primary access to
the site, with direct access off of Automation Way. In addition to the transportation network
constraints there are minimal trip origins/destinations, which in this case would typically be residential
areas housing students, within desirable bicycling or walking distance. The one exception to this may
be the residential area directly east of Timberline Road.
PEDESTRIAN CONSIDERATIONS
The City of Fort Collins’ five-evaluation metrics specific to pedestrian facilities were reviewed as part
of this project. These include directness, continuity, street crossings, visual interest and amenity, and
security.
Sidewalk exists along both sides of Automation Way, as well as Horsetooth Road and Timberline
Road, providing a direct and continuous connection for pedestrians to the greater Fort Collins
Transportation System.
The signalized intersection of Timberline Road and Caribou Drive is anticipated to serve as the
primary crossing of Timberline Road for any pedestrians traveling to the residential area directly east
of Timberline Road. The intersection currently maintains a single pedestrian ramp at each corner, and
a striped crosswalk across each leg. Pedestrian phases are provided for each crossing, with
pedestrian push buttons provided at each corner.
Landscaping, including trees, exists along Automation Way lending to a positive visual interest and
amenity. In terms of security street lighting is provided and there are unobstructed lines of sight along
Automation Way; however, based on the drop-off/pick-up times associated with the academy,
students walking in the dark would not be anticipated.
BICYCLE CONSIDERATIONS
The City of Fort Collins’ bicycle level of service standards are based on connectivity to bike facilities
in connecting corridors. For the purposes of analysis, bicycle corridors may contain one of three types
of facilities: on-street lanes, off-street paths, and/or on-street routes. Although the most recent
LCUASS were published in 2021, Appendix H which includes the City’s Multimodal Level of Service
Manual, originally published in March of 1997. Based on the City’s manual, it is the City’s policy that
on-street lanes provide safer and more direct connectivity than off-street multi-use paths.
On-street bicycle lanes are not designated along Automation Way; however, based on the age of
students attending the academy, children may be more comfortable riding their bike on the sidewalk,
especially during drop-off/pick-up times when more traffic is present along Automation Way.
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the analysis presented in this report, Kimley-Horn believes relocating the AXIS International
Academy to 3939 Automation Way in Fort Collins, Colorado and expanding enrollment will be
successfully incorporated into the existing and future roadway network. The proposed project
development resulted in the following recommendations and conclusions:
· The AXIS International Academy currently operates with two different methods for vehicular
drop-off/pick-up, both of which they intend to maintain at their new location.
o The first option is referred to as Kid to Curb, in which vehicles are routed to the
designated unloading/loading zone, kids exit/enter their vehicles in the designated
zone, and parents/drivers are asked to remain in their vehicle. Based on the student
drop-off/pick-up vehicle queueing analysis conducted in the MSTA School Traffic
Calculator, the academy is anticipated to experience an average vehicle queue
length of 530 feet and a high demand vehicle queue length of 690 feet associated
with Kid to Curb.
o The second option is referred to as Park & Walk, in which vehicles park in the
academy parking lot and walk parents/guardians walk the students to/from the
academy. Based on the number of vehicles anticipated to utilize Park & Walk, the
academy is expected to experience a total short-term parking demand of 83 vehicles.
· The recommended long-term site circulation plan includes the construction of a second
parking lot at the northeast corner of the site. The Park & Walk would then operate out of the
existing parking lot along the south side of the building, while the Kid to Curb would operate
along the east side of the building. In line with this recommended long-term site circulation
plan, the following is recommended:
o It is recommended that the north site access operates with right in only access, while
the south site access operates with right in/right out only access. It is also
recommended that a R1-1 “STOP” sign be installed of the approach exiting the
development at the south site access.
o It is recommended that a R5-1 “DO NOT ENTER” sign be installed at the south end
of the Kid to Curb zone, facing the south.
o It is recommended that the academy provide graphics and information educating
those who travel to and from the academy on the appropriate site circulation, similar
to what they do now at their existing location. It is also recommended that academy
staff be on-site during drop-off/pick-up times to ensure traffic is operating safely and
efficiently.
o It is recommended that on-street parking be restricted along the west side of
Automation Way, north of the north site access, to provide additional capacity should
vehicle queues spill onto Automation Way from the student drop-off/pick-up
operations.
o It is recommended that crosswalks be provided on-site to identify designated walking
and crossing areas within the parking lots for both the Park & Walk and Kid to Curb
operations.
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· Under short-term conditions, it is recommended that the academy seek an agreement with
the property to the north to allow for peak period Kid to Curb queues to be stored on the off-
site property’s parking lot. If an agreement cannot be reached, average queue lengths of 19
vehicles may be observed along Automation Way, with high demand queue lengths reaching
29 vehicles.
· All on-site improvements should be incorporated into the Civil Drawings and conform to City
of Fort Collins standards, as well as the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
– 2023 Edition.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (970)
880-1176.
Sincerely,
KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
Erick W. Berry, P.E., PTOE, RSP1
Project Traffic Engineer
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Existing Traffic Count Sheets
AUTOMATION WAY AUTOMATION WAYSITE ACCESSSITE ACCESS
(303) 216-2439
www.alltrafficdata.net
Location:1 AUTOMATION WAY & SITE ACCESS AM
Wednesday, May 28, 2025Date:
Peak Hour - Motorized Vehicles Peak Hour - Bicycles Peak Hour - Pedestrians
Traffic Counts - Motorized Vehicles
Note: Total study counts contained in parentheses.
Peak Hour:07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Peak 15-Minutes:07:45 AM - 08:00 AM
64 38
4
4
3865
1
0
0.72
N
S
EW
0.63
0.33
0.58
0.25
(69)(105)
(4)
(6)
()
(1)
(69)(104)
0 02
1
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
62
0 36 20
SITE ACCESS
SITE ACCESS
AUTOMATION WAY
AUTOMATION WAY
0
0
0
0
N
S
EW
0
0
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0 0
0
0
0 1 0
0
0
0
0
030
0
0
0
0
N
S
EW
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
EastboundInterval
Start Time
Rolling
Hour West East South North
Pedestrian CrossingsWestboundNorthboundSouthbound
7:00 AM 0 0 3 0 0 60 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0750000
7:15 AM 0 0 6 0 0 40 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0840000
7:30 AM 0 0 6 0 1 70 1 0 0 2 0 19 0 0 0 01070110
7:45 AM 0 0 11 0 0 260 0 0 0 0 0 37 0 0 0 01020000
8:00 AM 0 0 7 0 0 110 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 0 01040000
8:15 AM 0 0 12 0 1 180 0 0 0 1 0 33 0 0 0 00010
8:30 AM 0 0 4 1 0 90 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 0 00000
8:45 AM 0 0 17 0 1 200 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 00010
Count Total 0310 179101316600030010 000 0
Peak Hour 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 36 0 2 62 1070120 0 0 0 0
AUTOMATION WAY AUTOMATION WAYSITE ACCESSSITE ACCESS
(303) 216-2439
www.alltrafficdata.net
Location:1 AUTOMATION WAY & SITE ACCESS PM
Wednesday, May 28, 2025Date:
Peak Hour - Motorized Vehicles Peak Hour - Bicycles Peak Hour - Pedestrians
Traffic Counts - Motorized Vehicles
Note: Total study counts contained in parentheses.
Peak Hour:03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Peak 15-Minutes:04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
78 48
4
2
4881
3
2
0.83
N
S
EW
0.72
0.50
0.92
0.75
(70)(112)
(7)
(5)
(3)
(3)
(71)(115)
1 00
3
0
1
3
0
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1 45 20
SITE ACCESS
SITE ACCESS
AUTOMATION WAY
AUTOMATION WAY
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EastboundInterval
Start Time
Rolling
Hour West East South North
Pedestrian CrossingsWestboundNorthboundSouthbound
2:30 PM 0 0 4 0 1 70 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0600000
2:45 PM 0 0 5 0 0 60 0 0 0 1 0 15 0 0 0 0790120
3:00 PM 0 0 7 0 0 80 0 0 0 1 0 16 2 1 0 0930000
3:15 PM 0 0 5 0 0 110 0 0 0 0 0 17 0 1 0 01170001
3:30 PM 0 0 12 0 0 180 0 0 0 0 0 31 0 2 0 11331000
3:45 PM 0 0 12 0 0 150 0 0 0 0 0 29 0 1 0 01010
4:00 PM 0 0 10 0 0 260 0 0 0 0 0 40 0 1 0 00211
4:15 PM 0 1 11 0 0 180 0 0 0 1 0 33 0 0 0 01100
Count Total 2443 193109106610030000 102 6
Peak Hour 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 45 0 0 77 1333321 0 4 0 1
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Trip Generation Worksheet
Project
Subject
Designed by Date Job No.
Checked by Date Sheet No.of
TRIP GENERATION MANUAL TECHNIQUES
ITE Trip Generation Manual 11th Edition, Average Rate Equations
Land Use Code - Charter Elementary School (ITE 536)
Independent Variable - Students (X)
Students =
X =300.0
T =Average Vehicle Trip Ends
Weekday (Series 500 Page 418)
Average Weekday Directional Distribution: 50% entering, 50% exiting
(T) = 1.85 (X)T =556 Average Vehicle Trip Ends
(T) = 1.85 *(300.0)278 entering 277 exiting
278 +277 =555
AM Peak Hour of Generator (500 Series Page 421)
Directional Distribution:53%ent.47%exit.
T = 1.07 (X)T =321 Average Vehicle Trip Ends
T = 1.07 *300 170 entering 151 exiting
170 +151 =321
PM Peak Hour of Generator (500 Series Page 422)
Directional Distribution:49%ent.51%exit.
T = 0.72 (X)T =216 Average Vehicle Trip Ends
T = 0.72 *300 106 entering 110 exiting
106 +110 =216
300
AXIS International Academy
Trip Generation for Charter Elementary School
EWB
MG June 05, 2025
June 05, 2025 196928001
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Drop-off/Pick-up Queue Calculations
MSTA School Traffic Calculations
AM and PM Peak Traffic Estimates
(These numbers do not reflect peak hour traffic volumes)
School Name:
Type:Version: 04012021
AM PM Avg.PM PM PM Average
Cars / Cars /Car At one Total Peak Queue
Student Student Length Time Vehicles Vehicles Length
55.94% 39.15% 22.19 48.67%K - 10 122 48 24 533 136 96 692
52.91% 47.50% 22.19 46.12%11th
50.08% 47.58% 22.83 55.71%12th
Sum >>122 48 24 533 136 96 692
160
Grade K-10
AM Trips Generated PM Trips Generated
Direction Parents Buses Staff Trips Parents Buses Staff Trips
IN 68 68 48 48
OUT 68 68 48 48 ADT
136 96 232
AM Trips Generated PM Trips Generated
Direction Parents Buses Staff Trips Parents Buses Staff Trips-Average Queue Length does not IN
include an alternative traffic pattern
required for high traffic demand days
which is usually 30% additional length.-Average Queue Length does not
include the Student Loading Zone.AM Trips Generated PM Trips Generated
-Peak traffic volumes at schools Direction Parents Buses Staff Trips Parents Buses Staff Trips
normally occur within a 30-minute IN
time period. (justifying a PHF of 0.5)OUT
In 68 In 48
Out 68 Out 48
Total 136 Total 96 232
All AM
TRIPS
All PM
TRIPS
Length
Calculations
AM K-10 Trips PM K-10 Trips
Total PM
Trips
PM 11th Trips
NOTES
AXIS International Academy
AM 12th Trips PM 12th Trips
MSTA School Queue Input
Grade Level Student
Population
Number of
Buses
Staff
Members
Student
Drivers
Total AM
Trips
Urban Charter
Calculated 6/4/2025 By:EWB
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Operational Analysis Worksheets
HCM 7th TWSC 2025 Drop-Off -Alt 2
2: Automation Way & Southern Access 06/04/2025
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.Synchro 12 Report
Intersection
Int Delay, s/veh 25.5
Movement EBL EBR NBL NBT SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 0 151 0 36 62 102
Future Vol, veh/h 0 151 0 36 62 102
Conflicting Peds, #/hr 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign Control Stop Stop Free Free Free Free
RT Channelized - None - None - None
Storage Length - 0 - - - -
Veh in Median Storage, # 0 - - 0 0 -
Grade, %0 - - 0 0 -
Peak Hour Factor 25 25 25 25 25 25
Heavy Vehicles, % 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mvmt Flow 0 604 0 144 248 408
Major/Minor Minor2 Major1 Major2
Conflicting Flow All - 452 - 0 - 0
Stage 1 - - - - - -
Stage 2 - - - - - -
Critical Hdwy -6.2 - - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 1 - - - - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 2 - - - - - -
Follow-up Hdwy -3.3 - - - -
Pot Cap-1 Maneuver 0 612 0 - - -
Stage 1 0 - 0 - - -
Stage 2 0 - 0 - - -
Platoon blocked, %- - -
Mov Cap-1 Maneuver -612 - - - -
Mov Cap-2 Maneuver - - - - - -
Stage 1 - - - - - -
Stage 2 - - - - - -
Approach EB NB SB
HCM Control Delay, s/v59.24 0 0
HCM LOS F
Minor Lane/Major Mvmt NBTEBLn1 SBT SBR
Capacity (veh/h)-612 - -
HCM Lane V/C Ratio - 0.987 - -
HCM Control Delay (s/veh) -59.2 - -
HCM Lane LOS - F - -
HCM 95th %tile Q(veh) - 14.6 - -
HCM 7th TWSC 2025 Pick-Up -Alt 2
2: Automation Way & Southern Access 06/04/2025
Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.Synchro 12 Report
Intersection
Int Delay, s/veh 8.5
Movement EBL EBR NBL NBT SBT SBR
Lane Configurations
Traffic Vol, veh/h 0 110 0 45 77 58
Future Vol, veh/h 0 110 0 45 77 58
Conflicting Peds, #/hr 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sign Control Stop Stop Free Free Free Free
RT Channelized - None - None - None
Storage Length - 0 - - - -
Veh in Median Storage, # 0 - - 0 0 -
Grade, %0 - - 0 0 -
Peak Hour Factor 25 25 25 25 25 25
Heavy Vehicles, % 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mvmt Flow 0 440 0 180 308 232
Major/Minor Minor2 Major1 Major2
Conflicting Flow All - 424 - 0 - 0
Stage 1 - - - - - -
Stage 2 - - - - - -
Critical Hdwy -6.2 - - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 1 - - - - - -
Critical Hdwy Stg 2 - - - - - -
Follow-up Hdwy -3.3 - - - -
Pot Cap-1 Maneuver 0 634 0 - - -
Stage 1 0 - 0 - - -
Stage 2 0 - 0 - - -
Platoon blocked, %- - -
Mov Cap-1 Maneuver -634 - - - -
Mov Cap-2 Maneuver - - - - - -
Stage 1 - - - - - -
Stage 2 - - - - - -
Approach EB NB SB
HCM Control Delay, s/v22.51 0 0
HCM LOS C
Minor Lane/Major Mvmt NBTEBLn1 SBT SBR
Capacity (veh/h)-634 - -
HCM Lane V/C Ratio - 0.694 - -
HCM Control Delay (s/veh) -22.5 - -
HCM Lane LOS - C - -
HCM 95th %tile Q(veh) -5.5 - -
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July 1, 2025
Mr. Jeff Reed
Agora West Real Estate Group, LLC
PO Box 2032
Fort Collins, CO 80522
RE: AXIS International Academy – Proposed Short-Term Site Circulation Narrative
Fort Collins, Colorado
Dear Mr. Reed:
This letter provides a narrative of the proposed site circulation plan for the proposed AXIS International
Academy project located at 3939 Automation Way in Fort Collins Colorado. The proposed site circulation
plan was developed based on the conclusions and recommendations documented in the AXIS
International Academy Final Traffic Memorandum, dated June 30, 2025. Based on the long-term site
circulation recommendations documented in the traffic memorandum, the academy is evaluating the
construction of a second on-site parking lot, located at the northeast corner of the site. However, this
parking lot is not anticipated to be constructed prior to the upcoming 2025/2026 school year; therefore,
the site circulation plan documented in this letter only focuses on the short-term site circulation without
the future addition of this second parking lot.
The AXIS International Academy plans to operate with two different methods for vehicular drop-off/pick-
up. These options are referred to as Kid to Curb and Park & Walk. The proposed short-term site
circulation plan was developed assuming that the location of the two existing site access driveways would
not change, and only right turn movements would be allowed at both driveways. By only allowing for right
turns on and off of Automation Way, operational performance of the two intersections is anticipated to be
optimized. Only allowing for right turns on and off of Automation Way also presents added safety benefits
by reducing potential conflict points associated with left turns on and off of Automation Way.
Under the Kid to Curb option, vehicles are routed to the designated unloading/loading zone, kids
exit/enter their vehicles in the designated zone, and parents/drivers are asked to remain in their vehicle.
Under the proposed short-term site circulation plan, Kid to Curb operates along the east side of the
building, entering the site at the north site access driveway, traveling southbound on site, merging with
the Park & Walk circulation after drop-off/pick-up, and then exiting the site at the south site access
driveway. Currently, the academy is working through an agreement with the property owner north of the
site to allow for additional queuing associated with the Kid to Curb traffic.
Under the Park & Walk option, vehicles park in the academy parking lot and parents/guardians walk the
students to/from the academy. Under the proposed short-term site circulation plan, Park & Walk operates
out of the existing parking lot on the south side of the building, entering the site at the south site access
driveway, traveling counterclockwise through the existing parking lot, and existing the site at the south
site access driveway.
A preliminary site circulation exhibit, as well as an associated preliminary signing and striping exhibit, are
included as attachments. The following pages include draft language that can be posted on the AXIS
International Academy’s Pick Up / Drop Off Procedures webpage:
ITEM 3, ATTACHMENT 4
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Pick Up / Drop Off Procedures
Before your child begins at AXIS, please be sure to read through our Drop Off / Pick Up Procedures and
pick up your vehicle placard from our front office.
It is important to note that drop off and pick up traffic flow MUST always follow a counterclockwise
direction. All vehicles entering and exiting campus must make right turns only. NO LEFT TURNS
ALLOWED ALONG AUTOMATION WAY.
Student Safety at Drop Off / Pick Up Time
Essential Drop off and Pick Up Procedures
·Safety is our #1 Priority!
o No phone usage while in a moving vehicle.
o Drive slowly.
o Watch out for children who walk home and ride their bikes.
·No Left Turns
o Always enter AXIS by heading Southbound on Automation Way and turning Right into
our parking lot.
o Always exit AXIS by turning Right (Southbound) onto Automation Way when exiting the
parking lot.
· Each child will have a backpack tag they will receive at the Back to School Social, or the first
week of school. This should be attached to the top backpack loop. This will include their first and
last name, grade, language and morning teacher.
· Each household will receive two car placards (pick up signs) with their last name and a unique
household pin number that should be displayed on the right side of the front dash each day
during pick up.
Drop off will occur from 7:45AM-7:55AM and pick up will occur from 3:00PM-3:10PM. As families pull
through the pick up line, AXIS staff will use two-way radios and the Driveline system to call for the
students by name or by entering the pin number that is displayed on the dashboard. AXIS Staff will send
out children and escort them to their vehicle. In order to keep the traffic flowing smoothly, we encourage
any children who require assistance with buckling into their car seat to use the Park and Walk option,
While in the loading loop, all passengers must remain in their car (do not attempt to get out to assist your
child with their seatbelt).
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What Are My Options for Drop Off/Pick Up?
1.AXIS Kid to Curb Service:In order to reduce congestion and maximize efficiency we highly
recommend all parents to use our Kid-to-Curb drive through pick-up and drop off service.
2.Park & Walk: For students who need assistance getting in and out of the car, or for those
families who prefer to walk their student to the front door, you may utilize the Park & Walk lot.
Please see specific instructions in the Park & Walk section.
3.Bike: Students and families who ride bikes to AXIS in the morning will be using the Automation
Way. Bike riders will enter AXIS via the sidewalk along Automation Way. Bike riders should exit
the campus in the same direction.
1. Kid to Curb: All AXIS families who wish to use our drive-thru “Kid to Curb” service will drop off and pick
up using our drive-thru lane.
· Drop off and pick up entrance via Southbound on Automation, turn RIGHT into North Driveway.
· Turn left to join our drive-through queue, obey all AXIS staff and volunteers.
· Students using “AXIS Kid to Curb” service must be able to unload and buckle without parent/staff
assistance. PLEASE DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR WHILE IN THE LOADING LOOP.
· All vehicles must exit by turning RIGHT onto Automation Way.
· During times when drive-through queues are extending onto Automation Way, you must turn
RIGHT at Bighorn Drive, into the off-site parking lot, and queue within the first north/south parking
stall lane.
(INSERT GRAPHIC)
2. Park and Walk: For students who need assistance getting in and out of the car, or for those families
who prefer to walk their student to the front door, you may utilize the Park & Walk lot.
· All families who would like to walk their student to class must park in the "Park and Walk" parking
lot for both pick up and drop off.
· All Park and Walk families (pick up and drop off) will gather along the south side of the building
near our front entrance.
· Park and Walk: Drop Off
o Park and Walk families will walk their students up to the front entrance of the
school. Staff will begin welcoming students into the school at 7:50am. If you arrive early,
you may wait alongside the along the south side of the building, or wait in your car.
Before Care is also available for students needing to be dropped off before 7:50am (see
below for more information about before care)
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o At 7:50am, our front doors will open and staff members welcome students into the
building.
· Park and Walk: Pick Up
o Park and Walk families will park in the Park and Walk parking lot. At 3:05PM an AXIS
Staff Member will allow parents to walk up to the building and line up along the south side
of the building for pick up.
o Please bring your car placard that displays your child's last name (if you do not have one,
we will get one to you) and have ready to display to staff.
o At 3:10PM and AXIS staff member will dismiss your students from the cafeteria to meet
you.
§ Please be extra cautious when walking your child back to your car as the parking
lot and driveways will be busy with exiting traffic
(INSERT GRAPHIC)
3. Bikes:For families who ride their bikes to school, please use Automation Way and turn right at the
south site access driveway. You will be able to walk bikes up to the south side of the building to check out
your child. Please exit the same way.
(INSERT GRAPHIC)
Before and After Care Available:
Before care begins at 7:00am and After Care runs until 5:30pm. In order to participate in this, you will
need to schedule care through your Procare account.
To read more about our Before and After care programming (including fees), you can visit
the Family Programs page here.
Display Your Name Card at Pick Up!
If you received a car name tag at the Back to School popsicle social, please be sure to write your
students last name on it and display it in your passenger side windshield during pick up. This will speed
up the pick up process immensely!
Remember you must enter the drop off lane via heading Southbound on Automation way and you
must exit Southbound onto Automation Way (both are right turns), please do not attempt a left
turn into or out of our parking lot during drop off and pick up.
Mid-Day Pick-Up Process (Elementary and Preschool)
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If you need to pick up your child from school outside of the normal pick-up times, please call our front
office so that they may prepare for your arrival. When you arrive, you must wear your visitor badge and
enter into AXIS to sign your child out of school.
You can feel free to bring your child back mid-day, as well. Please plan to alert the front office of your
arrival and then enter the main doors of AXIS to sign your child back in.
Raptor Identification Process for All visitors
We use the RAPTOR system for all visitors. This requires that you bring your photo ID with you into the
building. On your first visit, we scan your ID and create a visitor badge that you can wear for the entire
school year.
How to enter Automation Way Southbound?
If you are having trouble finding a way to turn right into the academy by heading Southbound on
Automation Way, you can consider a couple of these round-a-bout options that will help:
(Insert Graphic)
Graphic could show routes turning from Horsetooth Road onto Automation Way or turning from
Timberline Road onto Bighorn Drive.
Legend
Kid to Curb Circulation -
Kid to Curb Loading Zone -
Park & Walk Site Circulation -
Park & Walk Parking Zone -
No Parking Zone -
On-Street Parking Allowed -
Kid to Curb Circulates Through
Off-Site Parking Lot to North to
Provide Additional Queuing
Capacity. Circulation Approved
through Agreement with Property
Owner.
No Parking Along Automation Way,
During Drop-Off / Pick - Up Times, to
Provide Kid to Curb Queuing
Capacity. Parking Restrictions
Enforced with Signing and Cones.
Kid to Curb Merges with Park &
Walk Site Circulation.
Park & Walk Enters and Exits
the Site at Southern Driveway
and Kid to Curb Exits the Site
at Southern Driveway (Right
Turns Only).
Kid to Curb Enters the
Site at Northern Driveway
(Right Turns Only).
PRELIMINARY SITE
CIRCULATION EXHIBIT
NOTE:
This exhibit is for intended documenting the
proposed AXIS International Academy Site
Circulation during Drop-Off / Pick-Up times. This
exhibit should be reviewed by the City of Fort
Collins, prior to the implementation of the site
circulation plan.
R1-1 "STOP"
R3-5 "RIGHT TURN ONLY
R1-1 "STOP"
R3-5 "RIGHT TURN ONLY
BACK TO BACK WITH
R5-1 "DO NOT ENTER"
R5-1 "DO NOT ENTER"
High Visibility
Crosswalk (Typ.)
Directional Pavement
Marking Arrows (Typ.)
PRELIMINARY SIGNING & STRIPING EXHIBIT
NOTE:
This exhibit is for intended for informing the development of the final signing and striping
design. The exhibit does not represent final design plans. This exhibit should be
reviewed by the City of Fort Collins, prior to the development of final signing and striping
design plans. The final signing and striping plans should be development in accordance
with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) - 2023 Edition.