HomeMy WebLinkAbout20020236.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AT THE
INTERSECTION OF 59TH AVENUE AND "O" STREET
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, at the request of the City of Greeley, the Weld County Department of Public
Works has recommended to the Board that Stop signs, advance Stop Ahead signs, Four-Way
placards, and a Four-Way red flashing beacon be installed at the intersection of 59th Avenue
and "O" Street, 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, concurs with the request of the City of Greeley to install Stop signs,
advance Stop Ahead signs, Four-Way placards, and a Four-Way red flashing beacon at the
intersection of 59th Avenue and "O" Street, 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 28th day of January, A.D., 2002.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUN COLORADO
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2002-0236
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MEMORANDUM- figir iV:ii ‘i
;� TO: Clerk to the Board DATE: January 18, 2002
'11 FROM: Frank B. Hempen, Jr.
CDirector of Public Works/County Engineer
• SUBJECT: Agenda Item
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Please place the following item on the Board's next agenda:
City of Greeley's request to install a four-way stop at the
intersection of 59`" Avenue and "O" Street
The appropriate documentation is attached.
Enclosures
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Greeley
January 15, 2002
Drew Scheltinga
Weld County Government
Department of Public Works
Engineering Division
1111 "H" Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Subject: Stop Signs at 59th Avenue and"O" Street
Dear Mr. Scheltinga:
The City of Greeley, Transportation Services Division has received a number of requests to install
four way stop control at the intersection of 59th Avenue and"O" Street. The City conducted a
traffic engineering study at the intersection October of 2001. Traffic accidents were also evaluated
as part of the engineering study.
The engineering study was based on the methodology presented in the Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (MUTCD). The traffic counts indicated that the total intersection volume was
6,525 vehicles per average weekday. "O" Street volume was 2,639 vpd and 59th Avenue had
3,886 vpd. The volume requirement warrant was met for 9 hours given the 85t1%ile of speed to
be 50.4 MPH eastbound and 48.3 MPH westbound. This warrant was satisfied.
There have been a number of accidents in the past 3 years at this intersection. In 1999 there were
5 accidents reported, all were broadside type collisions. In 2000 we had 2 reported crashes, 1
broadside and 1 sideswipe, and in 2001 we had 3 reported crashes. Again all 3 were broadside
type crashes. Multi-way stop control is often effective in reducing some of these types of
accidents.
The City is proposing an MI-Way Stop at this intersection. North and south are required to stop
currently, and the city would install additional stop signs, advance stop ahead signs and a 4-way
red flashing bacon placed above the center of the intersection. The city would also supplement
these signs with pavement markings. (See attached action request) It appears that the majority of
this intersection is within the City of Greeley, with the west leg of the intersection being in the
County.
SERVING O U R COMMUNITY • I T ' S A TRADITION
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This letter is to inform you of our desires and to request your concurrence to go forward with this
project. The earliest date that we could complete the installation of the traffic control devices is
March 1, 2002. Should you have any questions or would like further information please do not
hesitate to call me. You can reach me at(970) 350-9357. Thank you for your attention in this
matter and I look forward to hearing back from you.
Sincerely,
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Fred E. Jones
Transportation Services Manager
cc: William A. Sterling, Director of Public Works
Bill Andrews, Transportation Planner
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