The URL can be used to link to this page

Browse Search

Home My WebLink About20092088.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROADS 26 AND 7 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 Weld County Department of Public Works has recommended to the Board that Stop signs be installed on County Road 26 at County Road 7, and on County Road 7 at County Road 26, to ensure safety to the traveling public, and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that said traffic control devices are necessary for the protection of the general public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Department of Public Works be, and hereby is, directed to install Stop signs on County Road 26 at County Road 7, and on County Road 7 at County Road 26, for the safety of the general public, and said signs shall conform to the State Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 17th day of August, A.D., 2009. ATTEST: gef, Weld County Clerk to the Board BY.I L i? De APPRO to the Board Date of signature qI l(Fry BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ELD •U T-Y'1COLORADO Iliam F. Garcia, Chair Dougla ade acher, Pro-Tem Davi 2009-2088 EG0061 o9'/of/©7 ati4 Inc COLORADO MEMORANDUM TO: Clerk to the Board DATE: August 13, 2009 FROM: Janet Carter E.I., Public Works SUBJECT: Installation of Stop Signs at CR 7 & 26 Public Works requests approval to install traffic regulatory signs (Stop sign R1-1) at the intersection of CR 7 and 26. East bound traffic would be stopped on WCR 26 as the roadway becomes WCR 7 and South bound traffic would be stopped on WCR 7 as the roadway becomes WCR 26. The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) section 2B.05 suggests that stop signs should be used if engineering judgment indicates that one or more of the following conditions exist: A. Intersection of a less important road with a main road where application of the normal right-of-way rule would not be expected to provide reasonable compliance with the law; B. Street entering a through highway or street; C. Unsignalized intersection in a signalized area; and/or D. High speeds, restricted view, or crash records indicate a need for control by the STOP sign. The MUTCD also states that stop signs should not be used for speed control and should be installed in a manner that minimizes the numbers of vehicles having to stop at intersections. Due to the existing geometry of WCR 7 & 26 the installation of stops signs is not warranted by the standards defined in the MUTCD. However, due to the close proximity of the new Mead High School and expected increase traffic volumes, this location is perceived by the public as highly hazardous. The installation of stop signs would alleviate the public's concern for the safety at this intersection. Page - 1 - of 2 August 13, 2009 C:\Documents and Settings\jvanegdom\Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files\Content.Ontlook\EUJG7UEA\BOCC 081309 SSDOC 2009-2088 On WCR 7 Looking South Towards WCR 26 On WCR 26 Looking West Towards WCR 7 Page-2-of2 C:\Documents and Settings\jvanegdom\Local SettingsVfemporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\EUJG7UEA\BOCC 081309 SS.DOC August 13, 2009 Hello