HomeMy WebLinkAbout20203375.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON COUNTY ROAD 47
BETWEEN COUNTY ROAD 60.5 AND STATE HIGHWAY 392
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 65 miles per hour speed limit signs be installed to replace the existing 55 miles per hour
speed limit signs on County Road 47, between County Road 60.5 and State Highway 392, 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
65 miles per hour speed limit signs to replace the existing 55 miles per hour speed limit signs on
County Road 47, between County Road 60.5 and State Highway 392, 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 16th day of November, A.D., 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Mike Freeman, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Kevin D. Ross
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PASS -AROUND REVIEW
PASS -AROUND TITLE: WCR 47 between WCR 60.5 and SH 392 Speed Limit change
DEPARTMENT: PW DATE: 11/02/20
PERSON REQUESTING: Don Dunker and Elizabeth Relford
Brief description of the problem/issue:
At the Public Works (PW) Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) presentation October 13, 2020 in the Event
Center the BOCC requested PW looked at changing the speed limit on WCR 47 between WCR 60.5 to SH 392
from 55 mph to 65 mph. This phase of the county highway was designed in house by PW staff. The design
speed was 75 mph while the striping was placed at 65 mph. The roadway was posted at 55 mph at the request
of citizens living along the roadway.
The traffic count in 2017 showed an 85th Percentile speed of 63 mph with the section between WCR 64.5 and
WCR 66 showing 61 mph with an AADT of 2,947 and 51% trucks over the whole stretch. The 2020 traffic
counts showed an 85th Percentile speed of 66 mph with 3,773 VPD and 53% trucks for the entire length. Since
the design, striping and other elements were completed as part of the original construction project, the 55 mph
speed limit signs can be replaced with 65 mph signs allowing for the higher speed limit. Both ends of WCR 47
will have the speed limit stepped down before the traffic lights or stop sign. Per the MUTCD it is allowed to
post speed limits within 5 mph of the 85th Percentile speed provided the other elements of design and safety are
met.
What options exist for the Board? (include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options):
• BOCC could direct PW to install the higher speed limit of 65 mph signs.
• BOCC could deny the installation of these signs and no change would occur.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends installing 65 mph speed limit signs,
Approve
Mike Freeman, Chair
Scott K. James
Barbara Kirlaneyer
Steve Moreno, Chair Pro -Tern
Kevin D. Ross
Schedule
Work Session
Other/Comments;
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