HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211871.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON COUNTY ROAD 45
AND REMOVAL OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON COUNTY ROAD 66
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 45 and removed from County Road 66, effectively
switching the traffic control direction at said intersection, to ensure safety to the traveling public,
and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that changing the direction of said traffic control
devices 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 Public Works, be, and hereby is, directed to install
Stop signs on County Road 45 and remove the existing signs from County Road 66, effectively
switching the traffic control direction at said intersection, 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 12th day of July, A.D., 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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2021-1871
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Esther Gesick, CTB DATE: July 6, 2021
FROM: Cameron Parrott, P.E., Public Works
SUBJECT: Switching Stop Sign Directions — WCR 66 & 45
Please place this request for changing the directions of regulatory signs on the next available
BOCC agenda.
This request is for switching the stop control from stopping east and westbound traffic to
stopping north and southbound traffic at the intersection of WCR 66 and WCR 45.
PW will have someone in attendance at the BOCC meeting to answer any questions that may
come up.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PASS -AROUND REVIEW
PASS -AROUND TITLE: Switching Stop Sign Directions - WCR 66 & WCR 45
DEPARTMENT: PW
PERSON REQUESTING: Cameron Parrott
DATE: 6/25/21
Brief description of the problem/issue:
Staff discovered a discrepancy in traffic volumes compared to intersection control while investigating the WCR
66 corridor. The intersection of WCR 66 and WCR 45 is currently controlled by stopping traffic in the east and
westbound directions. Reviewing traffic count information shows that the volume of traffic traveling east and
westbound through this intersection is 4-5 times higher than that traveling north and southbound. Current
traffic volumes for this intersection are:
Eastbound WCR 66 = 589 VPD Westbound WCR 66 = 419 VPD
Northbound WCR? = 187 VPD Southbound WCR= 100 VPD
What options exist for the Board? (include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options):
- Switch the directions of the intersection traffic control. Remove existing stop signs and install 2
new stop signs stopping north and southbound traffic (2 signs @ $250 each = $500)
- Leave the intersection as is (no cost impact)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends switching the traffic control at this intersection and installing 2 new stop signs to stop north
and southbound traffic approaching the intersection. This change will also correspond better with the new
roadway functional classification of WCR 66 as an "Arterial" roadway. A review of accidents at this
intersection showed that there has been no accidents within the last 5 years.
Approve Schedule
Recommendation Work Session
Perry L. Buck
Mike Freeman
Scott K. James, Pro -tern
Steve Moreno, Chair
Lori Saine
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