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RE: APPROVE RESPONSIBLE ACCELERATION OF MAINTENANCE AND
PARTNERSHIPS (RAMP) APPLICATION FOR THE INTERSECTION OF
U.S. HIGHWAY 34 AND COUNTY ROAD 49
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Responsible Acceleration of
Maintenance and Partnerships (RAMP) Application for the intersection of U.S. Highway 34 and
County Road 49, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the Colorado
Department of Transportation, with terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnerships (RAMP)
Application for the intersection of U.S. Highway 34 and County Road 49, from the County of Weld,
State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf
of the Department of Public Works, to the Colorado Department of Transportation be, and hereby
is, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 1st day of July, A.D., 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the Bo
BY:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Responsible Acceleration of Maintenance and Partnerships (RAMP)
DETAILED APPLICATION FORM
(DUE: JULY 1, 2013)
CDOT has launched the RAMP program to expedite the implementation of projects and solicit partnerships in
transportation solutions. This application form is only for the projects that have succeeded through the Pre -
Application phase. The information provided in this application will be used to evaluate projects for priority
consideration statewide. Please fill out the form carefully and provide as much information about the project
as possible. You only need to answer the questions that are applicable to your project. Applications are
submitted to Regional Transportation Director (RTD).
If you need any clarification on the application form, please contact CDOT RTD, Operations office, or HPTE
office. For instructions and other helpful information on RAMP, see the website:
http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/RAMP. Please limit attachments to the ones specified in the application
form. Do not submit any supporting studies, documents or analysis with the application form.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Application Number (assigned by CDOT for the Pre-Application):4-29
Applying Entity Name(s): Weld County
Contact Name: Elizabeth Relford
Contact Title: Transportation Planner
Application Date: July 1, 2013
Email: erelford@co.weld.co.us
Phone: 970-304-6496 x3748
PROJECT INFORMATION
(Please provide the same information as in the Pre -Application.)
Project Name: US 34 & CR 49 Intersection Widening Improvements
State Highway/Interstate: US 34 east of Greely and west of Kersey Mileposts
(Begin/End): 117
Project Limits (i.e. from county or cross street, if applicable): US 34 (2,700 LF), CR 49 (1,600 LF)
Project Description:
Weld County requests funding for safety improvements to widen the existing concrete intersection of US 34 and
Weld County Road (WCR) 49 for the addition of travel lanes, auxiliary lanes and proper turning radius movements.
The intersection improvements are a necessary element of the larger "WCR 49 Extension Project" which features a
new concrete roadway 3.5 miles north of US 34 terminating at the intersection of SH 263 (WCR 60.5) and WCR 47
on the east side of the Greeley -Weld County Airport. This new roadway will provide STATEWIDE SIGNIFICANCE as a
vital transportation connection helping accommodate multimodal traffic, especially heavy truck volumes, which
support the oil & gas and agriculture industries, as well as providing future economic development incentives for a
more direct travel route to the airport. Traffic studies identify this new roadway will increase mobility by reducing
traffic volumes and congestion on the nearby US 85/34 Interchange through Evans and Greeley. The County has
completed the design of the SH 34/WCR 49 Intersection Improvements to the "FOR" level. The design consultant
has determined the existing CDOT traffic signal can be utilized without any relocation. The intersection
improvements represent approximately 9% of the overall WCR 49 Extension Project which has been estimated to
cost approximately $25.0 Million. This intersection project is "shovel -ready" and can be bid out for construction in
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the first Quarter of 2014. Following the application is a vicinity map, pictures of the intersection, and a construction
drawing.
Project cost (incl. study and implementation): $2,200,000
Program Category:
(Check all that apply)
Program 1— Operational Improvements
Program 2a — Public -Private Partnership
Program 2b — Public -Public Partnership
Program 2c — Public -Public Partnership (Devolution)
EVALUATION CRITERIA
(Fill out for programs 1, 2a, and 2b only.)
1. Mobility Benefits
Is the project part of a congested corridor (v/c >0.85): YES // NO
(Check list of congested corridors at the RAMP website: http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/RAMP)
Describe current mobility/operations condition. For corridor projects: Provide ADT for the corridor and
major cross streets. Provide the number and spacing of signals if applicable.
Weld County Road 49 is located in the middle of Station ID: 101452 and Station ID: 101451. According to CDOT's
website, OTIS identifies 12,000 average daily traffic (ADT) in 2011 for US 34 (route 34A) from Station ID: 101451
dropping to 11,000 ADT at Station ID: 101452. It can be easily assumed this traffic heads south on CR 49 between
these two stations. The ADT on WCR 49 at this intersection is 6,253.
This project is not located on the portion of US 34 that is defined as congested (v/c>0.85); however, by improving
this intersection, it will help reduce congestion on Route 34A between mileposts 112.706 and 113.136, which CDOT
identifies as congested.
In addition, the current three-way intersection is a safety concern because it does not function well for the traffic
on WCR 49. The lack of turning lanes and proper turning radius movements on the south leg of the intersection
causes congestion and unsafe conditions. The truck traffic on WCR 49 ranges from 26% to 32% but can be as high
as 50% at times. Regardless of the high truck percentage, the current intersection geometry cannot accommodate
existing traffic volumes safely and efficiently. With the addition of the traffic signal in 2010, fatalities have been
significantly reduced. The existing signal could be utilized within the scope of this project. The nearest traffic signal
from CR 49 on SH 34 is two miles east in Kersey at CR 53.
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For Intersection projects with signal: provide summary of signal warrant
Intersection project without signal: provide peak hour turning movement
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) for both main and side streets. (Use: turning
available at http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/RAMP).
analysis and traffic counts. For
counts. If available, provide
movement count example,
with ARRA funding, due to the number
the number of fatalties have been
Report" prepared by Atkins on
operational analysis of this
There is an existing signal at this location. The signal was installed in 2010
of fatalities, which occurred at this location. Since the signal has been installed,
eliminated.
Based upon information provided in the "WCR 49 Extension Study Traffic Analysis
December 12, 2012, all the auxiliary lane warrants (AM/PM) are being met.
The US 34 & CR 49 project turning movements are necessary to support the
intersection.
Describe the mobility/operations improvements of the project.
The existing signal will be utilized. The design of the intersection uses concrete islands around the existing signals.
Some widening of US 34 will be required to accommodate new auxiliary lanes onto CR 49.
After completion of improvements to the US 34 & WCR 49 Intersection and the new WCR 49 Extension Project, the
traffic will have adequate turning lanes and proper turning radius movements in all directions. We believe this
intersection will then become a preferred route from US 85 for heavy truck traffic, which currently exists and will
continue to increase over time. The proper geometric features of the new intersection along with traffic signal
modifications to facilitate the turning movements will result in a much safer and less congested intersection.
1.1 Primary Mobility Criteria
(If quantifiable data is not available for some of the indicators, go to 1.2 and provide qualitative information)
Indicators
Current level
Predicted level
(Within the year of project
completion)
Travel Time Reliability
Not available
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Travel time delay
Not available
VMT in congestion
Not available
VHT in congestion
Not available
Number of stops
Not available
Frequency of queues, time of queue
Not available
Queue length
Not available
Duration of queuing
Not available
Location of queues (specify)
Not available
Level of Service (LOS)
LOS B
LOS D
Additional Remarks:
With the addition of the traffic signal, safety and congestion improved significantly. This project is unique in the
sense that it will be modified from being a 3 leg intersection to a four leg intersection. Quantifiable data is not
really applicable to this situation since we are turning an existing three-way intersection into a four-way
intersection and constructing a new arterial roadway segment which does not currently exist.
1.2 Primary Mobility Criteria (qualitative)
If you cannot provide quantifiable information on the above mobility indicators, please choose from the list and
describe the impacts of the project on the following. Please note that you do not see all the options if you decide
to print the form and fill it manually.
Operations/Mobility
Criteria
Choose from the list
Describe project
impacts
Travel Time Reliability
(TTR)
• Does the project
improve travel
time reliability?
Not Applicable
significantly improve TTR over a
significantly improve TTR for a limited
moderately improve TTR over a
moderately improve TTR for a limited area
slightly improve TTR over a
slightly improve TTR for a limited area
not improve TTR
The completed WCR 49
Extension Project will
greatly improve travel
time reliability by reducing
the out -of -direction travel
distance in the project
area from 7 miles to 3.5
miles.
�� Project will
corridor/network
❑ Project will
area
❑ Project will
corridor/network
❑ Project will
❑ Project will
corridor/network
❑ Project will
❑ Project will
❑ Unknown
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Delay
• Does the project
reduce overall
delay?
Not Applicable
The project will not only
reduce the current delay
for northbound traffic on
WCR 49 at the
intersection, but will also
reduce congestion at US
85 & US 34 Bypass.
1� Project will significantly reduce delay over a
corridor/network
Project will significantly reduce delay for a limited
area
❑ Project will moderately reduce delay over a
corridor/network
Project will moderately reduce delay for a limited
area
❑ Project will slightly reduce delay over a
corridor/network
❑ Project will slightly reduce delay for a limited area
❑ Project will not reduce delay
Unknown
Queuing
• Does the project
reduce queuing
(length, times, or
frequency)?
Not Applicable
The project will reduce the
current queuing for
norhtbound traffic on
WCR 49 at the
intersection.
F/Project will significantly reduce queuing over a corridor
/network
❑Project will significantly reduce queuing for a limited area
Project will moderately reduce queuing over a corridor
/network
❑Project will moderately reduce queuing for a limited area
❑Project will slightly reduce queuing over a
corridor/network
Project will slightly reduce queuing for a limited area
❑Project will not reduce queuing
❑Unknown
Traffic management
• Does the project
improve response
to travel demand?
Not Applicable
Project will help create
centralized control of
traffic operations by
reducing out -of -direction
travel in the area.
O. Project will create centralized control of traffic
operations
❑Project will expand control of traffic operations
❑Project will improve control of traffic operations
II Project will not improve control of traffic operations
❑Unknown
Access to alternate
modes
• Does the project
improve access to
alternative modes?
• Does the access to
alternative mode
services improve
traffic
volume/delay?
• Does the project
reduce transit travel
times?
This is a significant rural
traffic route that will
enhance multimodal
opportunities by
connecting to the Greeley -
Weld County Airport.
��Not Applicable
❑Project provides new alternative mode services that
will reduce traffic volumes or delay over a
corridor/network
❑Project improves existing alternative mode services
that will reduce traffic volumes or delay over a
corridor/network
❑Project reduces transit travel time
❑Project impact on alternative modes will not improve
traffic volumes or delay
❑Unknown
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Level of Service
• Does the project
improve operational
conditions within a
traffic stream based
on service measures
such as speed and
travel time, freedom
to maneuver, traffic
interruptions,
comfort and
convenience?
Not Applicable
The WCR 49 Extension
Project will significantly
improve current levels of
service and future
operational conditions
over the entire corridor.
L Project will significantly improve LOS over a
corridor/network
❑Project will significantly improve LOS for a limited area
❑Project will moderately improve LOS over a
corridor/network
❑Project will moderately improve LOS for a limited area
❑Project will slightly improve LOS over a
corridor/network
❑Project will slightly improve LOS for a limited area
❑Project will not improve LOS
❑Unknown
Alternate routes
• Is the project
isolated or are
alternate routes
available?
The existing CDOT traffic
signal was constructed in
2010 and meets warrants.
0 Not Applicable
❑Project addresses a need in an isolated area or where
no other transportation network is available
Project addresses a need where the transportation
network is inadequate to handle additional traffic
volumes
❑Project addresses a need where the local
transportation network is limited
❑Project is located where a local network is available
and adequate for highway traffic
❑Unknown
Signal Warrants
• Are signal warrants
met? Are multiple
warrants met?
• Peak hour warrant
must meet
location/land use
requirements per
MUTCD.
Not Applicable
The existing CDOT traffic
signal was constructed in
2010 and meets warrants.
//Intersection meets 2 or more signal warrants
❑Intersection meets 1 signal warrant
Intersection meets peak hour warrants, but not the
location requirement
❑Intersection does not meet signal warrants
nknown
Turn Lane Analysis
• Are turn lanes
required by the
State Highway
Access Code
(SHAC) or other
requirements?
• Are existing turn
lane lengths
sufficient?
Not Applicable
The WCR 49 Extension
project will require the
addition of turn lanes on
SH 34 to access the new
north leg of WCR 49.
/IVolume ofturning movements and conflicting through
traffic require turn lanes where none exist per the SHAC
❑Turn lanes exist, but existing lanes need to be
extended or improved per the SHAC or defined by traffic
model
❑Project will increase traffic volumes or change traffic
patterns to require turn lanes
❑Turn lanes are not required based on volumes, but will
improve general operations of the corridor
Turn lanes are not required
❑Unknown
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Access Management
• Are access
management
practices being
implemented
that result in
improved
operations?
Not Applicable
The number of accesses are being reduced by 50% or
more
The number of accesses are being reduced, less than
50%
❑A non -traversable median is being added
❑A Two-way left Turn lane is being added
Accesses area are limited
to existing farms which
have very little traffic. No
commercial or industrial
accesses will be allowed
within 1,000 LF of the new
intersection.
A/ Left turn lanes are being added
// Right turn lanes are being added
Unknown
Overall network
performance
• Does the project
benefit extend
beyond project
limits?
• Does it improve
network
performance?
Not Applicable
The WCR 49Extension
Project will greatly benefit
the overall roadway
network in the area, as
well as provide parallel
continuity to US 85.
// Project will significantly improve the performance of a
corridor/network
❑Project will moderately improve the performance of a
corridor/network
❑Project will provide opportunities for future
improvements of the performance of a corridor/network
❑Project will slightly improve the performance of a
corridor/network
❑Project will not improve the performance of a
corridor/network
❑Unknown
1.3 Secondary Mobility Criteria
Quantify or describe additional mobility benefits not addressed above:
The WCR 49 Extension Project will benefit the existing highway system by reducing the traffic volumes at existing
intersections, for example US 34/WCR 53 in Kersey and US 34/US 85 in Greeley. The long-term goal of Weld
County is to construct a four -lane roadway which provides a direct north/south connection from Interstate 1-76 to
SH 14 (34 miles in length). This roadway would draw a lot of traffic off the existing north/south US 85 route and
reduce the heavy truck traffic currently traveling through the towns and developed areas along US 85. When
completed, the new WCR 49 Corridor will provide economic benefits to a very large area of Colorado.
2 Safety Benefits
Describe existing safety condition.
The safety of this intersection improved dramatically with the installation of a traffic signal. With the addition of
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another leg of the intersection, it is very important safety remain an important component of the construction.
Weld County has analyzed the safety criteria and does not feel this construction project will adversely affect the
existing intersection, but will significantly enhance safety, mobility, and will be a proactive measure that will
prevent future accidents.
Describe safety components of the project.
The safety components include auxiliary lanes at each leg of the intersection, including free right acceleration lanes
from both directions of CR 49 onto US 34. The warrants are met for each auxiliary lane type and are an asset in
promoting safety and improved traffic flow in situations such as this where you have higher traffic volumes and
speeds.
2.1 Primary Safety Criteria
(If quantifiable data is not available for some of the indicators, go to 2.2 and provide qualitative information)
Crash Type
Crash
Severity
Number of
Crashes
Data range of
Crashes
Predicted level
(Within the year of
project completion)
(for CDOT use only)
Broadside
PDO*
1
2008-2013
Injury
1
2008-2013
Fatal
Approach turn
PDO
2
2008-2013
Injury
Fatal
Rear end
PDO
1
2008-2013
Injury
Fatal
Fixed object
PDO
1
2008-2013
Injury
Fatal
PDO
Injury
Fatal
Note: Crash types include: overturn, Pedestrian, rear end, side swipe, broadside, head on, approach turn, bicycle, fixed
object, wildlife, off road, etc. Document crash history: 3 -year minimum, 5 -year preferred. Consult CDOT/Region Traffic
Engineering if data is not available. If crash data is not disaggregated by type, put the aggregated number on the first
three rows and write a remark. Add additional rows as necessary. *PDO (Property Damage Only).
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Additional Remarks:
In 2008, CDOT hired Stolfus & Associates to perform a traffic control needs study for the intersection of US 34 & CR
49. The study recommendation identified existing vehicular traffic volumes at the intersection of US 34 & WCR 49
met minimum requirements for Warrant 1— Eight -Hour Vehicular Volume, Warrant 2 —Four -Hour Vehicular
Volume, and Warrant 8— Roadway Network. This location was therefore a candidate for traffic signalization.
However, due to lack of funding, a signal was not installed until 2010 using ARRA funds. Since the signal was
constructed, the number of fatalities at this intersection have been eliminated. With the new traffic that will be
traveling from the north through this intersection the signal will need to be modified to account for the new leg of
traffic. This intersection will be very important to the region. The proposed traffic volumes for this parallel arterial
corridor will alleviate a significant amount of traffic from US 85. The proposed improvements at this intersection
will continue to allow operational analysis to function in a safe manner.
2.2 Primary Safety Criteria (qualitative)
If you cannot provide quantifiable information on the above safety indicators, please choose from list and describe
the impacts of the project on the following:
Safety Criteria
Choose from the list
Additional Remarks
Crash frequency
• Is there a high
crash
frequency?
❑Frequency
Not Applicable
above expected norms, per safety
for of facility
Frequency at expected norms, per SPF
below expected norms, per SPF
Frequency of crashes has
dropped dramatically with the
tsignal.
Crashes would increase
improvements are not made.
r(SPF)
❑Frequency
❑Unknown
Crash pattern
• Is there an
existing crash
pattern?
❑
Not Applicable
There is a clear crash pattern
There is a weak crash pattern
There is no crash pattern
Unknown
There is not a clear crash
pattern for this intersection.
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Severity of crashes
• How severe
are the
crashes?
❑Majority
❑Majority
Not Applicable
of the crashes result in fatality
of the crashes result in serious injury
Majority of the crashes result in minor injury
Majority of the crashes result in property damage
Unknown
There have been injury
accidents and fatals at this
intersection, but the majority of
accidents result in property
damage only.
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Safety Criteria
Choose from the list
Describe project impacts
Crash frequency
• Does the
project
mitigate crash
frequency?
Not Applicable
❑Project will significantly reduce crash frequency
❑Project will moderately reduce crash frequency
❑Project will slightly reduce crash frequency
❑Project will not reduce crash frequency
The intersection doesn't
currently exist to the north, so
it is unknown if the frequency
of crashes will increase these
changes.
/1 Unknown
Crash pattern
• Does the
project address
the crash
pattern?
There is not an existing crash
pattern at this intersection.
0 Not Applicable
❑Project will significantly address crash pattern
❑Project will moderately address crash pattern
❑Project will slightly address crash pattern
❑Project will not address crash pattern
❑Unknown
Severity of crashes
• Does the
project reduce
the severity of
crashes?
Not Applicable
❑Project will significantly reduce severity of crashes
❑Project will moderately reduce severity of crashes
❑Project will slightly reduce severity of crashes
Project will not reduce severity of crashes
The intersection doesn't
currently exist to the north, so
it is unknown if the severity of
crashes will change with this
modification.
r Unknown
2.3 Secondary Safety Criteria
Quantify or describe other safety benefits not addressed above:
Widening the intersection will significantly improve travel mobility and increase the level of service. By widening
the intersection, turning movements for heavy truck traffic will greatly improve safety. Currently, truck traffic
turning off of US 34 cannot make the turn without driving of the pavement or turning into the oncoming travel
lanes from both the west and east bound lanes of US 34 onto CR 49.
3 Asset Related Benefits (Asset types such as pavement, bridges, signals, culverts, facilities, equipment, etc.)
Quantify amount (if applicable) of the assets and describe their conditions.
The existing CDOT traffic signal was constructed in 2010, is in good condition, and can be utilized with the proposed
improvements.
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According to CDOT, this portion of US 34 is categorized in poor condition with less than zero useful life. concrete
roadway is four -lane and approximately 90 lineal feet wide.
The existing south leg of WCR 49 is two-lane and approximately 40 lineal feet wide. The existing asphalt pavement
section on WCR 49 is in poor condition.
Please refer to the attached spreadsheet, which details the costs associated with maintining this intersection.
List and describe the assets (existing and new) that will be impacted by the project.
The existing CDOT traffic signal can be utilized but will require some modifications to accommodate the new
intersection geometry. The existing traffic control box will need to be relocated. The design entails constructing
concrete islands around the signals with free right-hand turning lanes between the traffic signal islands and the
edge of pavement.
The majority of the existing US 34 concrete pavement will be left in place. To accommodate new turning lanes, the
10' wide concrete shoulder will be removed and replaced with a new 16' wide 9" thick concrete section (12' travel
lane plus 4' shoulder).
The existing WCR 49 asphalt pavement will be removed. The new WCR 49 Extension Project has been designed
with a 11" thick concrete section. The new concrete pavement section will be approximately 80' wide. We are
proposing that the intersection project constructs the new south leg of WCR 49 for a distance of approximately
1,400 LF and constructs the new north leg of WCR 49 just to the a stopping point about 200' north of the
intersection (see attached Project Limits Drawing).
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3.1 Primary Asset Related Criteria
(If quantifiable data is not available for some of the indicators, go to 3.2 and provide qualitative information)
Asset Type
Indicators
Current level
Predicted level
(Within the year of project
completion)
Existing
Traffic
Signal
Stock of asset (amount)
1
Annual Operational/Maintenance costs
$2,128
% Good/Fair condition
Good
Remaining service/useful life
16 years assuming a
20yr signal life.
Pavement
Stock of asset (amount)
2 lane miles
Annual Operational/Maintenance costs
$4,387
Good/Fair condition
Poor
Remaining service/useful life
Stock of asset (amount)
Annual Operational/Maintenance costs
Good/Fair condition
Remaining service/useful life
Stock of asset (amount)
Annual Operational/Maintenance costs
Good/Fair condition
Remaining service/useful life
Stock of asset (amount)
Annual Operational/Maintenance costs
Good/Fair condition
Remaining service/useful life
Remaining service/useful life
Note: If more than five assets are impacted by the project, either expand the table or use a separate page.
Additional Remarks: Please refer to the attached spreadsheet, provided by CDOT, regarding the maintenance
annual maintenance costs as well as the five year average.
3.2 Primary Asset Related Criteria (qualitative)
If you cannot provide quantifiable information on the above asset related indicators, please describe in detail the
existing conditions and impacts of the project for each asset listed above):
Describe the asset condition (i.e., functionality, reliability, etc.).
Existing condition(s):
Overall, the conditon of the existing assets on US 34 are in fair condition. The traffic signal and concrete pavement
are performing well . US 34 currently has adequate right-of-way to construct the proposed improvements.
The condition of the existing WCR 49 asphalt pavement is poor due to the amount of heavy truck traffic, which
exceeds the original design conditions of the pavement. WCR 49 requires the acquisition of right-of-way from
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adjacent landowners, to accommodate the proposed concrete improvements, which will improve the safety of this
intersection.
Impact(s) of the project:
The US 34 concrete pavement will be widened with new concrete pavement of equal thickness. The project will
have minimal impacts on existing US 34. The existing CDOT traffic signal will be modified and some new materials
added to it. The existing traffic signal controller will be relocated and replaced with a new one if necessary.
The replacement of the existing asphalt pavement on WCR 49 with new concrete pavement will greatly improve
the existing conditions. The new 11" thick concrete pavement is designed with a 30 -year life.
Describe the remaining service/useful life (i.e., age, sustainability, durability, etc.).
Existing condition(s):
While the existing traffic signal and concrete pavement on US 34 are relatively new (within the last five years) and
may have many years of useful life, the addition of a new leg to the intersection will not adversely affect the
existing improvements, but enhance them to provide a significant regional intersection improvement .
The existing asphalt pavement on WCR 49 will not last long in the current condition of use. The heavy truck traffic
on the WCR 49 corridor has resulted in the County needing to perform asphalt mill/overlays annually just to keep
the asphalt in fair condition. Weld County has determined the construction of a rigid concrete pavement section
will increase the service life of not only this intersection, but the entire CR 49 corridor.
Impact(s) of the project
The new concrete pavement section on WCR 49 will greatly improve the existing roadway and provide a much
longer useful life for the intersection.
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Describe the annual operational/maintenance costs (i.e., type and extent of resources used).
Existing condition(s):
Attached is a spreadsheet detailing the maintenance costs for this intersection. The five year average cost for
CDOT to maintain the assests at this intersection is $4,387.59.
Impact(s) of the project:
The project will have very little affect on the current annual operational/maintenance costs for US 34.
The project will reduce the annual operational/maintenance costs for WCR 49 by changing from an under -designed
asphalt pavement section to a properly designed 30 -year concrete pavement section.
3.3 Secondary Asset Related Criteria
Describe other asset related benefits not addressed above:
4 Transit Benefits (for transit related projects only)
Describe the existing transit service or problems related to the lack of transit service.
N/A
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Describe how the project impacts the existing or new transit service.
N/A
4.1 Primary Transit Criteria
(If quantifiable data is not available for some of the indicators, go to 4.2 and provide qualitative information)
Indicators
Current level
Predicted level
(Within the year of project completion)
Number of Routes
Number of Ridership
Passenger trip per service hour
Cost per mile
Cost per passenger trip
Additional Remarks:
If you cannot provide quantifiable information on the above transit indicators, please describe in detail
the existing conditions and impacts of the project on the following:
Describe the extent, frequency and coverage of the Routes.
Existing condition(s):
N/A
Impact(s) of the project:
N/A
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Describe the pattern and volume of ridership.
Existing condition(s):
N/A
Impact(s) of the project:
N/A
Describe the annual operational/maintenance costs (i.e., resource devoted to running the service,
maintenance of buses, stations and facilities, etc.).
Existing condition(s):
N/A
Impact(s) of the project:
N/A
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4.2 Secondary Transit Criteria
Quantify or describe other transit related benefits not addressed above.
N/A
5 Other Benefits
5.1 Secondary Criteria
Quantify or describe other benefits (i.e., economic, environmental, community, etc.).
As described above in the project information, the US 34 & WCR 49 Intersection Improvements Project is one
component of the larger WCR 49 Extension Project. The County has already spent $1.5 million on the study,
administration, permitting, and design of this project. The WCR 49 Extension Project is a result of the
transportation planning "WCR 49 Arterial Corridor Study" completed in 2004 and updated in 2011 by Felsburg Holt
& Ullevig (FHU).
The FHU Study describes in detail the economic, environmental, regional, and long-term benefits of the WCR 49
Arterial Corridor. During the corridor study existing comprehensive plans, transportation plans, parcel ownership
information, development plans, environmental data, socio-economic data, and other relevant data was collected
and analyzed. Public Open House meetings were conducted with over 150 residents attending. One of the main
results of the extensive study was the "preferred alignment" of the ongoing WCR 49 Extension Project.
Since completion of the corridor study, Weld County and our consultants have conducted detailed environmental
studies and the information obtained has been shared with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, and State Historical Preservation Office. We are certain that this project is permittable and
constructable.
This project is identified in Weld County's 2035 Transportation Plan, the Weld County Road 49 Access Control Plan,
as well as Weld County's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
This intersection is located in the 2035 Upper Front Range Regional Transportation Plan (UFR RTP) as a Primaray
Arterial and the US 34 corridor is projected to see significant traffic volume increases. According to the UFR RTP
the vision for the US 34 corridor is primarily to improve safety as well as to maintain system quality and to increase
mobility. This corridor serves as a NHS facility, connects to places outside the region, and makes east -west
connections with central Weld County and western Morgan County area. Based on historic and projected
population and employment levels, both passenger and freight traffic volumes are expected to grow rapidly. The
communities along the corridor value connections to other areas, safety and system preservation. This corridor
depends on oil & gas and agriculture (farm to market) economic activity in the area. Users of this corridor want to
preserve the character of the area and support the safe movement of freight and farm -to -market products in and
through this intersection, while recognizing the environmental, economic and social needs of the region.
The primary intent of this intersection project is mobility, connectivity, and safety.
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The nearby community of Kersey, as well as, Keenesburg and Hudson all support this application. Please refer to
their attached letters of support.
6 Other considerations
What will be CDOT's role in the design, construction and management of the project?
Weld County views this project as a partnership with CDOT. Since both agencies will benefit from this project, it
makes sense to work together on implementing it. Weld County has already been working with CDOT staff on the
design. More specifically, CDOT staff has been involved in the review of the preliminary design plans produced by
the design consultant (Atkins). Weld County will continue to coordinate with CDOT staff for acceptance of final
design plans. CDOT staff will also be reviewing the final bid documents and contract award documents. This
project will follow the standard CDOT local agency process, with the exception that the preliminary design,
preliminary environmental investigation, and ROW phases of the project will already be completed by Weld
County. CDOT staff has reviewed and approved these plans for compliance with Federal regulations. Therefore,
when awarded funding, this project will be shovel ready.
What will be the partner's (private and/or public) role in the design, construction and management of the
project?
Weld County will continue to administer the project, and will ensure that qualified personel will be provided for
construction inspection and materials quality control testing. After the design has been finalized (Atkins),
environmental clearances completed (FHU), and final bid documents delivered (Atkins), Weld County will
administer the bidding and contract award for construction.
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COST/DRAWDOWN'SCHEDULE
(Fill out for programs 1, 2a, and 2b only)
(List all the funding sources, Private, Public, CDOT non -RAMP, and CDOT RAMP.
Specify whether it is cash or non-cash/in-kind.)
Funding Sources
FY2013
FY2014
FY2015
FY2016
FY2017
FY2018
TOTAL
Weld County
350,000
350,000
700,000
Cash
Cash
RAMP Request
1,500,000
1,500,000
Total proposed project cost
350,000
1,800,000
2,200,000
For in -kind funding (Design, R.O.W. and materials), please describe and est'mate the value.
Weld County has completed the design, ROW, and utility relocates for this pro'ect. The total local match Weld
County has spent on this project is approximately $700,000. These costs are item zed as follows:
Design $700,000 The ROW and Utlities are included in this total cost.
ROW $110,000
Utilities $50,000
The in -kind funds being spent on this project by Weld County in FY 2013 ($350,000) are related to preliminary
design services (Atkins), environmental services (FHU) and right-of-way services and acquisition. These expenses
represent approximately 16% of the total project costs.
The in -kind funds proposed to be spent on this project by Weld County in FY 2014 ($350,000) are related to final
design services (Atkins), final environmental clearances (FHU), construction inspection, materials testing, and
construction. These expenses represent approximately 16% of the total project costs.
Weld County is proposing to provide 32% ($700,000) of the total estimated costs of $2,200,000.
Is the project scalable: ❑ YES O NO
If YES, please describe scaled down project: This is a small scale project requiring nominal mobilization and
therefore can be constructed quickly.
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Provide scaled drawdown schedule
Funding Sources
FY2013
FY2014
FY2015
FY2016
FY2017
FY2018
TOTAL
Total scaled project cost
Additional Remarks:
Based on the proposed RAMP funding schedule, Weld County believes this project aligns perfectly with shovel
ready projects to be completed within the first year of award. Assuming the COOT RAMP grant is approved, the
following schedule could reasonably be implemented:
TC Awards Funding: September 2013
CDOT/Weld County IGA Completed: December, 2013
Final Design and Environmental Clearances Completed: March, 2014
Bidding and Contract Award Completed: May, 2014
Construction Time Period: June through August, 2014
EVALUATION CRITERIA
(Fill out for program 2C, Devolution, only)
Functionality of the road (e.g., local road functionality, lacks connectivity to SHS, etc.):
Will the devolution disrupt the smooth functioning of the highway system? ❑YES ❑ NO
Explain:
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Maintenance Difficulty:
❑High
❑Med
Low
Describe:
Describe other benefits if applicable (i.e., community benefits, economic development, etc.):
List any requests specified by the local agency/government for the proposed devolution:
Net present value of savings over 20 years (use 'RAMP Devolution Program_NPV_calculator', available at
http://www.coloradodot.info/programs/RAMP. Please submit the spreadsheet with this application form):
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
(For programs 2a, 2b, and 2c only.)
Provide letter(s) of financial commitment with this application.
For HPTE project, please contact HPTE office to determine additional information requirements.
CDOT staff that provided technical support on the application.
(Fill out for all programs)
Name
Title
Email
Remark
Long Nguyen
Project Engineer
Long.Nguyen@state.co.us
Overall design review
Gary DeWitt
Materials Engineer
Gary.DeWitt@state.co.us
Signals design review
Jim Thrush
Signals Supervisor
Jim.Thrush@state.co.us
Materials design review
Robin Stoneman
Resident Engineer
Robin.Stoneman@state.co.us
As -Built Plans review
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Karen Schneiders
Transportation
Planner
Karen.Schneiders@state.co.us
Project/grant review
Myron Hora
Planning &
Environmental
Manager
Myron.Hora@state.co.us
Project/grant review
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July 1, 2013
OFFICE OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PHONE: 970-336-7204
FAX: 970-352-0242
1150 O STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
Don Hunt, Executive Director
Colorado Department of Transportation
4201 E. Arkansas Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80222
Dear Mr. Hunt:
In accordance with the RAMP Application, this letter represents Weld County's Financial
Commitment to the US 34 & CR 49 Intersection Improvement Project. This application is for $1.5
million and is Weld County's priority, as well as a vital piece to the larger $25 million dollar County
Road 49 extension project. Weld County's commitment is demonstrated by already investing
$700,000 in this project.
This Public -Public Partnership request meets the goal of RAMP, which is to leverage funds to
address critical needs to the State Highway System. The continuity and connectivity of Weld County
Road 49 make it an important parallel arterial to US 85. By partnering together on this project,
CDOT and Weld County will significantly lessen congestion on U.S. Highway 85 and improve safety,
mobility and operational capacity to this intersection.
Weld County looks forward to partnering with CDOT on this important safety project. We hope the
Transportation Commission sees the intrinsic value this project provides the overall functional
integrity of CDOT's highway system.
Very truly yours,
BOARD OF COUNT.' -COMMISSIONERS
illiam F. Garcia, Chair
Doouugll.. ' .demac ler, Pro Tern Se. P. Conway
Mike Freeman
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RAMP REQUESTED AMOUNT
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LA MATCH
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1
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$150,000
1
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LS
$80,000
1
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$1,850,000
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UNIT
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QUANTITY
TOTAL
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LS
$90,000
1
$90,000
ROW APPRAISALS
LS
$20,000
1
$20,000
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US 34/CR 49 Existing Intersection
Northbound CR 49
Westbound US 34
US 34/CR 49 Existing Intersection
Southbound CR 49
332 3r° Street P.O. Box 657 Kersey, CO 80644
Office -970-353-1681 Fax -970-353-2197
April 25, 2013
Colorado Department of Transportation
Mr. Johnny Olson, RTD Region 4
1420 2"d Street
Greeley, CO
Re: Weld County RAMP Application Letter of Support
Dear Mr. Olson:
This letter is in support of Weld County's RAMP Applications for US 34/County Road 49; SH 392/County
Road 47, and SH 392/County Road 74 intersection improvements.
These projects exemplify cooperation between Weld County, CDOT, and the private sector to improve the
general health, safety, and welfare of the entire region.
In addition, these projects meet the intent of the RAMP program and further the mission of the Colorado
Department of Transportation to provide the best multi -modal transportation system for Colorado that
most effectively moves people, goods and information.
We hope the Transportation Commission sees the intrinsic value these projects provide to the overall
functional integrity of CDOT's highway system.
and f Trustees, Town of Kersey
ob Kellerhuis, Mayor
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Coralie Slusher, Mayor Pro-Tem
Gary Mount
Sheri Oik
Christopher Smith, Trustee
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April 25, 2013
TOWN OF HUDSON
557 ASH STREET, P.O. BOX 351, HUDSON, CO 80642-0351
Phone: (303) 536-9311 FAX: (303) 536-4753
www. h udsoncolorado. orq
John Olson
Region 4 Transportation Director
Colorado Department of Transportation
1420 2nd Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Weld County RAMP Application
Dear Mr. Olson:
The Town of Hudson actively supports improvements to the regional transportation system, and
intergovernmental projects that are of benefit to the safety and function of the system. This letter
is in support of Weld County's RAMP Applications for US 34/County Road 49; SH 392/County
Road 47, and SH 392/County Road 74 intersection improvements.
Citizens of Hudson and local businesses use CR49 as the primary route to the Greeley area and
are very familiar with the increasing traffic on that road. Similarly, the other locations of
concern in the RAMP application are likewise significant elements of the inter- and intra-county
transportation system. The projects benefit from the intergovernmental cooperation that is so
important in accomplishing such public projects.
Please accept this letter of support for the County's application.
Sincerely,
Neal Pontius
Mayor
TOWN OF KEENESBURG
FOUNDED JULY, 1906
A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION SINCE JULY, 1919
April 24, 2013
Colorado Department of Transportation
Mr. Johnny Olson, RID Region 4
142O 2nd Street
Greeley, CO
Re: Weld County RAMP Application Letter of Support
Dear Mr. Olson:
This letter is in support of Weld County's RAMP Applications for US 34/County Road 49; SH 392/County
Road 47, and SH 392/County Road 74 intersection improvements. Weld County has a history of reaching
out to its communities and seeking input for projects, and offering assistance. Currently Weld County
along with the communities of Kersey, Keenesburg, and Hudson are working together on an access
control plan for the busy corridor of Weld County Road 49 between 1-76 and State Highway 34. The Town
of Keenesburg is proud to partner with Weld County on this and any future projects.
These projects exemplify cooperation between Weld County, COOT, and the private sector to improve the
general health, safety, and welfare of the entire region.
In addition, these projects meet the intent of the RAMP program and further the mission of the Colorado
Department of Transportation to provide the best multi -modal transportation system for Colorado that
most effectively moves people, goods and information.
We hope the Transportation Commission sees the intrinsic value these projects provide to the overall
functional integrity of CDOT's highway system.
Sincerely,
Danny Kipp, Mayor
140 SOUTH MAIN P.O. BOX 312 KEENESBURG, COLORADO 80643
PHONE 303-732-4281 FAX 303-732-0599
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