Project Selection

This project was chosen based on the crash history (6 crashes in 5 years), speeds (97% of vehicles speeding), and pedestrian generators (Steel City Squash, Costa Courts).

Project Area

Existing Conditions

existing conditions

Traffic Data Collection

traffic data

Traffic Summary

  • Classification: Collector
  • Speed Limit: 25 MPH
  • Average Daily Traffic (ADT): 4841 VPD (Vehicles per day)
  • 85th % speed: 42 MPH
  • Overall % speeding: 99%

Planned Improvements

  • Installation of three (3) speed tables between Winslow and Orphan
  • Removal of multi-way stop control and stop controled side streets (Shetland, Orphan, and Hooker)
  • Improved pavement markings include stop bars and hi-visibility crosswalks
  • Clarification of one-way signage on Shetland Street
  • Potential bus stop consolidation (Larimer and Shetland only)