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HomeMy WebLinkAbout921043.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE CHANGE OF SPEED LIMIT TO 45 MILES PER HOUR ON WELD COUNTY ROAD 7 BETWEEN HIGHWAY 52 AND WELD COUNTY ROAD 8 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 Engineering Department has recommended to the Board that the speed limit on Weld County Road 7 between Highway 52 and Weld County Road 8 be changed to 45 miles per hour and the proper signs be installed, and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that said change in speed limit is 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 Engineering be, and hereby is, directed to install speed limit signs as recommended, to change the speed limit on Weld County Road 7 between Highway 52 Weld County Road 7 to 45 miles per hour, for the safety of the general public, and that said signs must conform to the State manual and specifications. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 28th day of October, A.D. , 1992. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 4 ti ATTEST: �� ,<< '4424.122,1 WELD COU Y, COLORADO Weld County Clerk to the Board Geo Ken y, hairman /L1 BY: 1�k �L iles ��/ �� �Deputy Cl to the Board Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem APPROVED AS TO FORM: �/J/Xvt i C. W. Ki by /7 a County Attorney Gor . La 111 2,49 W. H. Webster 921043 E(22 z) cc ' eG 50 , c,4i ' *3P f '' mEmoRAnDum winTo Clark to the Board o e COLORADO From Drew Srbaltinoa, County Engineer Subject: Ag-nria Tram Please add the following to the Board's agenda: "Change Speed Limit on Weld County Road 7 between Hwy 52 and Weld County Road 8. " Appropriate documentation is attached. :11c0 1 ) >> vi DS/pds:ctb Attachment cc: Commissioner Webster File WCR 38, 7 921043 .1U ; �.r�C-Icl C)(4I-ly pt, o 4 2Y^ppr /I , ✓q P. � Tv p r. N C C'rvie 0 1 L c / C'ET (.7 ,; A ( e�V �r": 41 r I)F i.l � C/ i'1 r.-/ c / I a '(IC, , o C T' I,, i- t` /,C l ( Id oh lire Sp cop el Irw, ; 1 35 'i Slvcll �� (.VCR a - d ccic R R b� , A 4vac-Crc ���� ev,�' r �na, f, nl / 47Crr ! f 7 Gte op/01 / aH %r1 , . is Q ( Ai s. arh &M *i f �p �p.r� cl r F ! 4c r>lA e l�"00 G -I GLcr } J O / � C 55 yyl p /n I PXeP ss i ve ! a 5pePCI I; 1 or 3S «p..11 is no 7`l., ovF F p re / 1 i $- /Ae ✓•P Coo, 1/I J OF 7 5 kn '. 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H 01 N Q steel LI l- 95 ? --( Proposed wR IA 921043 _ . ROAD AND BRIDGE/ENGINEERING RESPONSE RECOMMENDED ACTION: Narrative: RESOLUTION was passed to make the speed zone on WCR 7 between Hwy 52 and WCR 8 a 45 MPH zone. See attached packet and letters. Method of Response: Resolution x Letter (Attached) ,_,_, Referral letter to . No response a_ Worksession Maintenance item, already resolved Sthfature 921043 WELDr-OUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE DEPARTMEN'h COMPLAINT REPORT .TE: 4-10-92 ME: Jan Meddles PHONE NUMBER: 828-3481 'DRESS: 3690 WCR 7 PROBLEM LOCATION: WCR 7 between Highway 52 Erie, CO 80516-8601 and WCR 8 MPLAINT/RFa(ARKS: Feels the speed limit in the above referenced area is too high. Would like to have the speed limit reduced and signs put up indicating children in the area. See attached letter. REFERRED TO: Marc Street RESPONSE REQUESTED: X YES NO RESPOND TO: Jan Meddles rE OF RESPONSE: 4/15/92 RESPONDED TO: Jan Meddles Marc Street LION TAKEN: Met with Mrs. Meddles. Told her that we would do a traffic study to see if it warranted installing traffic control device and that I would get back to her. 7/28/92 Still working on traffic study. County Commissioners approved resolution to make this a 45 mpd speed zone. No "Children at Play" signs will be placed. Letter sent to Mrs. Meddles by Drew Scheltinga on 11-6-92. Commissioner Webster Clerk to the Board WCR 7, HWY 52 L_ i 92j. 43 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REVIEW/WORK SESSION REQUEST SPEED LIMIT ON WELD COUNTY ROAD 7 BETWEEN STATE HIGHWAY 52 AND WELD COUNTY ROAD 8 DEPARTMENT: Engineering DATE: October 15, 1992 PERSON REQUESTING: Drew Scheltinga, Director of Engineeringrgi3/4Q,--- Brief Description of the problem/issue: Establishing speed limits is often times a special interest to the Board. This particular request has some odd twists that should be reviewed prior to being on the Commissioners Hearing Agenda. The three mile stretch of WCR 7 between State Hwy 52 and WCR 8 has approximately 25 houses that are spaced far apart within the 3 miles. In 1975 there was a resolution that established a 35 mph speed zone in front of 5 houses that are located just south of State Hwy 52. The remainder is unrestricted, leaving the speed limit at 55 mph. Our most recent request is to speed zone the rest of the road to 35 mph and place "Children At Play" signs. We counted traffic and measured speeds in an effort to determine the 85th percentile at which the speed limit should be established. They were inconsistent with 2 indicating 45 mph was correct and 3 indicating 55 mph was correct. Because there is residential development in the area, and because the road surface is gravel, it is my judgement the entire 3 miles should be established at 45 mph. This would have the effect at increasing the speed limit just south of State Hwy 52 but decreasing it south of there. Because my recommendation is not consistent with the request and also because it would increase a speed limit, I expect the public reaction to be negative. Also, I do not recommend the placement of "Children At Play" signs because they are ineffective and in accordance with the MUTCD, they are to be placed only at locations such as parks and school yards where children would be concentrated. This also would have a negative reaction from the residents. What options exist for the Board? (Include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options) : 1. Leave the speed limits as they exist which are 35 mph and 55 mph. 2. Post the entire stretch at 35 mph as per the request. 3. Post the entire stretch at 45 mph. 92 043 • Recommendation to the Board: I think the existing speed limit of 35 mph is unrealistic and is not being observed. Lowering the speed limit to 35 mph for the rest of the stretch will have little or no effect in slowing traffic. It is my recommendation to post the entire stretch at 45 mph and not to place "Children at Play" signs. Initial: Annrove Schedule eco o Work Session ther Lacy Kennedy Kirby Harbert Webster DS/pds:wksess cc: Commissioner Webster Marc Street WCR 16, 73 921043 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SHADY ACRES RANCH 0 -S Ni 9: 22 3690 MELD COUNTY ROAD 7 CLERK ERIE, COLORADO 80516-8601 Tp`Tt-tE BARD (303.) 828-3481 April 7, 1992 Weld County Commissioners P. 0. Box 758 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Pear Sirs: I would like to share my concern about the speed limit on Weld County Road 7 between Highway 52 and Weld County Road 8. As you turn south from highway 52 onto Road 7, there is a 55 mile per hour speed limit. This is a dirt road frequented by many large trucks. After you cross road 8, there is a 35 mil= per hour speed 1 imit which continues south to State Highway including some paved road . To the west, road 5 is paved and has posted speeds of 35 or 45 miles per hoar from Highways `2 to 7. We have small grandchildren and neighbor children in this area and I would like to know what we need to do to have a 35 mile per hour speed limit posted to help protect them. At the very least I would request the speed on road 7 between roads 8 and 10 be lowered to 36. If it is possible could we also have some "Children At Play" signs between roads 8 and 107 The parents do all they can to teach the children to stay away from the road and to watch them, but we all know how quick little ones can be and a gravel truck doing 55 mile= per hour wouldn' t have any possibility of stopping quickly to avoid hitting a child. I hope you share my concern and will let me know what needs to be done to lower this speed limit. Thank you for your assistance. (Mrs.) Jan Meddles c� k ' 9 ; .043 (04Th DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING PHONE(303)356-4000, 4750 P.O: Box 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 11 COLORADO November 5, 1992 Jan Meddles 3690 WCR 7 Erie, CO 80516-8601 Dear Jan: The Board of Weld County Commissioners has received two requests for signing and speed zoning on Weld County Road 7 between State Highway 52 and Weld County Road 8. Weld County is required by State law to perform signing and speed control in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices published the Federal Highway Administration. Enclosed is a publication by the Colorado Department of Highways titled "Establishing Realistic Speed Limits" . It does a good job explaining how and why speed limits are established. The Weld County Engineering Department made an investigation of Road 7 that included traffic counts, speed data, accident investigation and a physical inventory. There is no accident experience or hazardous locations that would require reducing the speed limit. Only two out of the five speed counts indicated 45 mph is appropriate; however, because of the gravel surface and the residential development in the area, I recommended the Board of Weld County Commissioners authorize a speed reduction to 45 mph. The stretch of Road 7 immediately south of State Highway 52 is inappropriately speed zoned at 35 mph. This speed zone is unreasonably low and unenforceable. Therefore, I recommended the Commissioners increase that zone to 45 mph. On October 28, 1992, the Board of Weld County Commissioners authorized speed zoning Weld County Road 7 between Highway 52 and Weld County Road 8 at 45 mph. Signs will be placed accordingly. Requests were also received to place "Children At Play" signs. A great deal of work has been done that shows these signs have no effect on the frequency of accidents. As a matter of fact, the Manual on Uniform 9211343 Traffic Control Devices, Sec. 2C-39, Playground Signs, states "The W15-1 Playground Sign may be used only in advance of a designated children's play area to warn of the potential high concentration of young children in that area. " Therefore, warning signs will not be placed. Sincerely, Drew Scheltinga Director of Engineering DS/pds:lmeddles cc: Commissioner Webster Marc Street, Maintenance Support Supervisor File WCR 7, WCR 8 9211043 WELD COUNTY rn _flc 1992 OCT 26 r i 9= 56 CLERK 10/16/92 TO THE QCAFD Board Of Weld County Commissioners P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Subject: Speed Limit Reduction The current speed limit on Weld County Road 7, South of highway 52 is '55' MPH. I am requesting the speed limit be lowered to a safer more resonable limit. This road is a dirt, oft times washboarded, (which makes it more unsafe) road that is in an area of residents with children. I guess regardless of children, it has numerous houses on it. Slowing down to make sharp turns into drive ways proves very hazardous when other cars are coming behind at 55 MPH. Please respond in writing. Thanks in advancefor your assistance Ch�ery Hop s 230 E. J Ljv ng Lafayette, CO 80026 (a land owner and near future resident of Weld county, road 7) c-, ac 921043 4l DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING 411174:' PHONE(303)3564000, Ext. 4750 O: Box 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 • COLORADO November 5, 1992 Cheryl Hopkins 130 E. Spaulding Lafayette, CO 80026 Dear Cheryl: The Board of Weld County Commissioners has received two requests for signing and speed zoning on Weld County Road 7 between State Highway 52 and Weld County Road 8. Weld County is required by State law to perform signing and speed control in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices published the Federal Highway Administration. Enclosed is a publication by the Colorado Department of Highways titled "Establishing Realistic Speed Limits" . It does a good job explaining how and why speed limits are established. The Weld County Engineering Department made an investigation of Road 7 that included traffic counts, speed data, accident investigation and a physical inventory. There is no accident experience or hazardous locations that would require reducing the speed limit. Only two out of the five speed counts indicated 45 mph is appropriate; however, because of the gravel surface and the residential development in the area, I recommended the Board of Weld County Commissioners authorize a speed reduction to 45 mph. The stretch of Road 7 immediately south of State Highway 52 is inappropriately speed zoned at 35 mph. This speed zone is unreasonably low and unenforceable. Therefore, I recommended the Commissioners increase that zone to 45 mph. On October 28, 1992, the Board of Weld County Commissioners authorized speed zoning Weld County Road 7 between Highway 52 and Weld County Road 8 at 45 mph. Signs will be placed accordingly. Requests were also received to place "Children At Play" signs. A great deal of work has been done that shows these signs have no effect on the frequency of accidents. As a matter of fact, the Manual on Uniform 921043 Traffic Control Devices, Sec. 2C-39, Playground Signs, states "The W15-1 Playground Sign may be used only in advance of a designated children's play area to warn of the potential high concentration of young children in that area. " Therefore, warning signs will not be placed. Sincerely, Drew Scheltinga Director of Engineering DS/pds:lmeddles cc: Commissioner Webster Marc Street, Maintenance Support Supervisor File WCR 7, WCR 8 92043 evo; c VI tli) iii Pm L 00 v/ ya. iii CNIge alio a :). lis CI) 4) a W Cdin uo a) -o - o t liii «>i a) " C v o >L C m. o a 3 v �° s " ..- -3 E E o °1 , '^ m ryL ° 0.0 (I) V .L.. a`rmE wvw ar v . 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L N u ' v m •x a ° a N a v a, as a E j ° °c > m > E m •> c u .c mLcx °� 0 o E E E, E 7Ow E :° E 0_rc3 « mo�_ > Nm ca.;?_o � < .- ome° CC V4) in r4i r � mv:.. do ? v'i �. � •�Vv .Aspm� �fa U vnom ..C 1- o' : aE ° a3 SA • • • • < cu • • m � .. � VxE ° n u, mL ° N m et o 9Z D43 . WELD COUNTY COLORADO for action To Victor Jacobucci Date September 5, 1975 For Info To Richard Straub Your Action Or Reply is Required .. Subject:. Figati'ents, complaint _ On Or Before Regarding our conversation on September 3, 1975 regarding a complaint by the residents residing on County Road Number 7 between State Road 52 and County Road 12. Upon contacting the residents in this area I feel they do have a valid complaint of speeders and disregard for school buses taking on and discharging children. There are five dwellings in a close area all on the east side of County Road 7. I was taken to three different dwellings and was shown where flying gravel stones had penetrated their windows . One family was having their evening meal when a stone came thru their window from a passing motorist . He had to be speeding because these homes sit approximately 75 to 100 feet off the road right of way. There are numerous oil trucks utilizing this road for hauling a water mixer to seal a farmers dike. In my discussion with these people they are concerned and they have a friendly attitude . I feel we should take action to see if we can aid this matter. RECOMMENDATION: That we speed zone County Road 7 between Road 12 and State Road 52 to 35 miles per hour. Also (Slow children signs) See attached diagram for proposal of sign installation . Request your consideration of this investigation , if approved that a resolution be adopted. oDC 4'1-at 14'; 921043 �a IEMORA11DUk Elk To Sam Telep Date October 14 , 1975 COLORADO From object, Traffic Control Devices on Co. Rd. 7 between State Highway 52 and County Road 12. It is proposed to have a 35 miles per hour speed zone from a point 100 feet south of State Highway 52 to a point 4400 feet south of State Highway 52. Also it is proposed to have a speed zone of 45 miles per hour from a point 4400 feet south of State Highway 52 to a point 5150 feet south of State Highway 52. The above is shown on a sketch dated 9/30/75 . Richard L. Straub mfm 9 043 • • Sam Telep October 1 , 1975 To Date COLORADO From subject: Traffic Control Devices- County Road 7 An investigation has been made on County Road 7 between County Road 12 and Colorado. State. Highway 52. This area is developing and has many homes on each side of County Road 7. Several residents in this area have petitioned that speed zones be established in this area to limit the speed of the cars on County Road 7. It is our recommendation that speed limits be established as shown on the attached sketch. Will you please prepare the necessary resolution . Richard L. Straub ��► star• ��► C040. 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ENGINEER WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING FORM 16 2/75 921043 v RESOLUTION RE: REGULATION OF SPEED ON COUNTY ROAD #7 BETWEEN • COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY #52 and BETWEEN COUNTY ROAD #12, WHEREAS, a multitude of complaints have been made to the Board of County Commissioners, Weld County, Colorado, that motor vehicles are habitually being driven at speeds greater than is reasonable and prudent along that part of said County Road #7, being in Weld County, from its intersection with Colorado State Highway #52 on the North and its intersection with County Road #12 on the South, and all intersections of streets and roads therewith, and WHEREAS, said Board is authorized by the statutes of the State of Colorado to regulate the speed of vehicles, and WHEREAS, said Board, pursuant to such complaints, has deter- mined upon the basis of engineering, traffic investigations and a special speed survey, that any speed along or over said portion of said road or road- way, and all intersections of other roads therewith, in excess of the following, to-wit: SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC: From a point 100 feet South of State Highway #52 to a point 4, 400 feet South of said State Highway #52 on County Road #7-35 miles per hour; and From a point 4, 450 feet South of said State Highway #52 to a point 5, 150 feet South of said State Highway #52 on County Road #7-45 miles per hour; NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC: From a point 5, 150 feet South of State Highway #52 to a point 4, 450 feet South of said State Highway #52 on County Road #7-45 miles per hour; and From a point 4, 400 feet South of State Highway #52 to a point 150 feet South of said State Highway #52 on County Road #7-35 miles per hour; is excessive and is greater than is reasonable, safe or prudent under the conditions that exist. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners, Weld County, Colorado, that no motor vehicle shall be driven on, over or along any portion, or portions, of said roads or highways, or at or across, or at the entrance to, any intersection of any other street, road or highway therewith, at a speed in excess of the following, to-wit: SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC: From a point 100 feet South of State Highway #52 to a point 4, 400 feet South of State Highway #52 on County Road #7- 35 miles per hour; and From a point 4, 450 feet South of said State Highway #52 to a point 5, 1.50 feet South of said State Highway #52 on County Road #7-45 miles per hour; 9 . 43 • Th • NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC: From a point 5, 150 feet South of State Highway #52 to a point 4, 450 feet South of said State Highway #52 on County Road #7-45 miles per hour; and From a point 4, 400 feet South of State Highway #52 to a point 150 feet South of said State Highway #52 on County Road #7--35 miles per hour; and that any speed in excess of the aforementioned speed limits, and the driving of any vehicles at any speed in excess of said limits, as afore- mentioned, thereon or thereat, shall be prima facie evidence that said speed is not reasonable, safe or prudent, and that it is unlawful. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 15th day of October, A, D. , 1975. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO 7 ' Q c /' 8.7 ti-c',44.-7r„ 54-A-ti,17//c 7,..-.C.?-e.- ATTEST: .t ,, _.`--- " Weld County Clerk and Recorder and Clerk to the Boar -. • Y a=_\ ~ • IDeputy County erk // AP ROVEDASTO 'Q$,M• C---->-- 4. . ' County Att rney -2- 92 V43 Hello