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Locally Preferred Alternative
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PRESENTAT IO N
Study Overview
Existing Conditions
A proposed Locally Preferred Alternative
(The details)
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PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose of the project is to
implement multi-modal transportation
improvements that enhance mobility and
safety along the Harmony Road Corridor.
Improvements will support local and
regional travel needs, land uses,
economic health and environmental
stewardship goals.
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Tier 1 Alternatives
Tier 1 Screening
Tier 2 Alternatives
Broad Range of Ideas
Fatal Flaw Analysis
Most Promising
VisionPhasing
CostTriple Bottom Line
Tier 2 Screening
Refinement
Locally Preferred Alternative
PublicBoards / Commissions
City Council
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1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
Farm Road
I-25 Built
Becomes State Hwy
Harmony Road transferred to City
HP Builds Facility
Harmony Corridor Plan
Harmony Bicycle Plan
6-lanes to Boardwalk
Harmony Road History H I S TO RY
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Harmony Rd
$3,100,000 2012 $8,000,000 2009 $2,200,000 2010
$5,500,000 2011 $6,000,000 2008 $60,000 2010
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Source: NFRMPO Travel Demand Model, as modified for Fort Collins Transportation Master Plan
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Source: NFRMPO Travel Demand Model, as modified for Fort Collins Transportation Master Plan
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Route 1 about 300 on and offs
Route 16 & 17 over 300 on and offs combined
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Existing Bus Stop
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Existing Bus Stop
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Walking Conditions
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Walking Conditions on Harmony Road
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Proposed Locally Preferred Alternative
Roadway & Intersection Improvements
Transit Service
Bicycle Facilities
Pedestrian Facilities
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Alternative Roadway
Infrastructure
Transit
Infrastructure
on Harmony
Transit
Service
on Harmony
Bicycle and
Pedestrian
Accommodation
No Action Existing Existing • Committed FY14 Transfort
service modifications Existing
Transportation
System Management
(TSM)
• Widen Harmony
(Boardwalk to College)
to 6 Lanes
• Intersection
improvements
Existing
• Expanded Local Bus service
(Phase 1 of TSOP) FRCC to
HTC Options:
• Bike lanes +
detached sidewalks
• Buffered bike lanes +
detached sidewalks
• Cycle tracks + detached
sidewalks
• Shared use paths
Enhanced Bus Same as TSM
• Queue jumps
at major
intersections
• Enhanced bus service
(FRCC to HTC)
• Increased frequency
End to End BRT/HOV Same as TSM
• Outside lanes for
bus/HOV (one in
each direction)
• BRT service (FRCC to HTC)
• Increased frequency
Interlined BRT/HOV Same as TSM
• Outside lanes for
bus/HOV (one in
each direction)
• BRT service interlined with
Mason corridor
• Increased frequency
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Widen College to 6 lanes
Widen Timberline to 6 lanes
Improve intersections with turn lanes
Widen Harmony to 6 lanes
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Harmony Rd.
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Horsetooth
Board
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Lady M
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South Transit Center
Harmony Transfer Center
Harmony Route Runs every 20 minutes
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Seattle San Francisco
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Harmony Rd.
Tim
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College
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Horsetooth
Board
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Lady M
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Pedestrian and bicycle Under or overpasses
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Tra
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Proposed Locally Preferred Alternative
Widen Harmony (Boardwalk to College) to 6 Lanes &
Intersection improvements
Enhanced bus service with queue jumps at major
intersections, increased frequency with improved
bus plazas
Fill in missing sidewalks, pursue over or
underpasses and improve crossings at signalized
intersections
Buffered bike lanes with green marking, along with
detached multi-use paths
Bus
Bike
Walk
Road
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Next Steps
Conduct final public outreach
Develop conceptual cost estimates
Develop implementation plan
(phasing and funding)
Complete ETC Master Plan report
City Council this Summer for Adoption
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For More Information
Project Website:
fcgov.com/harmony
Contact: Aaron Iverson
or
970-416-2643