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Open House #2 Summary Report
Date of Meeting:
July 16, 2008
Prepared by:
4601 DTC Boulevard, Suite 700 Denver, CO 80237
303-221-7275
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INTRODUCTION
This report contains a summary of public involvement efforts associated with the second US 6 - Clifton Access Management Plan Open House. The purpose of the open house was to present the preliminary access management plan recommendations developed by the study team. Members of the project team, including representatives from the Colorado Department of Transportation, Mesa County, and PBS&J, were on hand to address the public’s questions and concerns. The open house format allowed people to come and go at their convenience and provided opportunities for people to speak with project team members one-on-one. Assistance for people with disabilities was offered upon request. Project information was presented through a combination of display boards, roll plots, brochures, and a DVD video. Attendees began the open house by registering at a sign-in table, where a staff member collected their contact information. Display boards were placed around the room, covering various aspects of the study. Two large study area maps displaying the proposed access modifications were on display in the center of the room. Attendees were able to use Post-it notes to provide comments on both the boards and the map. A video presentation providing an overview of access management was played throughout the evening. Tables were available for attendees to sit and complete their comment forms and enjoy refreshments. The meeting date, time, and location were as follows: Date: July 16, 2008 Time: 5-8 p.m. Location: Clifton Community Hall 126 2nd St There were 34 people in attendance. The sign-in sheets are attached to this report as Appendix A.
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INFORMATION PRESENTED The following materials were available at the open house and are attached to this report as Appendix B:
Handouts
1. Comment Form 2. Brochure: Benefits of Access Management (Federal Highway Administration)
DVD Video
Access Management Overview (Federal Highway Administration, May 1997) Note: This is not available in the appendix.
Display Materials
1. Boards (Q. 19) 2. Proposed Access Modifications Map
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Several communication tools were utilized to notify the public of the open house. Examples are attached to this report as Appendix C :
Post Card – The post card served as an invitation to attend the open house. The post card was mailed to residents, property owners, and businesses within the study area. The mailing list contained 430 addresses.
Web site – The project Web site (www.dot.state.co.us/us6clifton/) provided the date, time, and location of the open house and also provided an overview of the study.
Print Advertisements – Open house print advertisements were published as follows: Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: 7/3/08; 7/16/08
Press Release – A press release was developed and distributed to media outlets throughout the corridor.
COMMENTS RECEIVED Comments were provided at the open house on comment forms and directly onto the proposed access modifications map. The complete comment forms are attached as Appendix D. A summary of the comments received is found on the following page.
Category Comment The changes to US 6 and I-70 BL will make for easier and safer access. The impacts on the post office, fire department, school and numerous businesses will be enormous. The intersection of 3rd into Peach Tree should have a ¾ intersection. This would eliminate most of the accidents that have occurred and still keep access viable to the shopping center. Please consider a ¾ access or a ½ access minimum. The other access nearby is a very difficult access to maneuver and would damage business substantially. It is difficult to be a small business if there is not direct access.
Access
Southbound I-70 B traffic that wants to access US 6 should be forced to do so at 32 ½ Road instead of at the traffic signal at I-70B/FRoad.
Moving the access point for Peach Tree Center to 2nd Street will diminish the value of the vacant land near the center. It will make the F Road visibility for the two lots that front F Road have relatively little value to the developers.
Peach Tree Center access must be taken into consideration fur future planning. It must remain a retail hub. Access is always a consideration for retail space value.
Traffic Traffic turn lights on I-70 BL need to be adjusted to volume of turning vehicles. Numerous contentious issues will arise, due to the access changes. Residents will do their best to keep their interests in the forefront of the project. Environmental Justice of the local population has been neglected at the post office, where the bulk of locals obtain their mail. The local grade school has been forced by the plan to forfeit the playground to traffic and the children will have a smaller play area close to the major road.
Misc.
Good presentation.
The two “T” intersections are not conducive to efficient movement of east/west traffic on F Road. Looking to the future it is even more imperative that the flow of east/west traffic not be impeded.
NEXT STEPS The display boards and proposed access modifications map are available on the project Web site. The project team will consider questions and comments provided by the public during the open house.
Appendix A: Sign-in Sheets
Appendix B: Information Presented
US 6 - Clifton Access Management Plan
Public Open House #2 Comment Form Wednesday, July 16, 2008 · 5:00-8:00 P.M.
Clifton Community Hall
Name
Address
Phone/E-mail
1. After reviewing the information presented at tonight’s meeting, what are your overall thoughts about the
recommended future changes to US 6 access between the I-70 Business Loop and the railroad viaduct east of
33 Road?
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Do you own property with direct access to US 6? Yes No
If yes, please provide the property address(es) (if different than above): ________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Where do you access US 6? ______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
4. How often do you drive the US 6 corridor? (circle one) Daily Weekly Monthly Rarely This was my 1st time
5. How did you hear about this meeting? __________________________________________________________
6. Please tell us how we can improve the information presented and the best way to keep you informed. _______
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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US 6 - Clifton Access Management Plan
Public Open House #2 Comment Form Wednesday, July 16, 2008 · 5:00-8:00 P.M.
Clifton Community Hall
Additional comments: _________________________________________________________________________
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For more information, contact: US 6 - Clifton Access Management Plan
c/o David Sprague Consultant Project Manager
PBS&J 4601 DTC Blvd., Ste. 700
Denver, CO 80237 800-497-5529
Please place in comment box or mail to address above.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION
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way
spa
cing
pre
sent
s an
othe
r m
ajor
acc
ess
issu
e.
Larg
e nu
mbe
rs o
fdr
ivew
ays
incr
ease
the
pot
entia
l co
nflic
ts o
n th
e ro
ad.
Few
er d
rive
way
s sp
aced
fur
ther
apar
t al
low
for
mor
e or
derly
mer
ging
of tr
affic
and
pre
sent
few
er c
halle
nges
to
driver
s.Th
e co
nges
tion
impa
cts
of r
educ
ed d
rive
way
s ar
e fa
irly c
lear
. I
t is
im
poss
ible
for
am
ajor
art
eria
l or
hig
hway
to
mai
ntai
n fr
ee f
low
spe
eds
with
num
erou
s ac
cess
poi
nts
that
ad
d sl
ow
mov
ing
vehi
cles
.
Are
sear
ch s
ynth
esis
fou
nd t
hat
road
way
spee
ds w
ere
redu
ced
an av
erag
e of
2.5
mile
s pe
r ho
ur for
eve
ry 1
0 a
cces
spo
ints
per
mile
, up
to
a m
axim
um o
f a
10 m
iles
per
hour
re
duct
ion
(at
40
acce
ss p
oint
s pe
r m
ile). [4] W
ith h
igh-
er n
umbe
rs o
f ac
cess
poi
nts,
con
ges-
tion
will in
crea
se s
igni
fican
tly.
An
over
abun
danc
e of
dr
ivew
ays
also
incr
ease
s th
e ra
te o
f ca
r cr
ashe
s.
An
exam
inat
ion
of
cras
h da
ta
in
seve
nst
ates
in
dica
ted
foun
d a
stro
ng lin
ear
rela
tions
hip
betw
een
the
num
ber
ofcr
ashe
s an
d th
e nu
mbe
r of
drive
way
s.Rur
al
area
s ha
d a
sim
ilar,
but
less
stro
ng r
elat
ions
hip.
[4,7
]
ME
DIA
N T
RE
ATM
EN
TS
Media
ns
Med
ian
trea
tmen
ts for
roa
dway
s re
p-re
sent
on
e of
th
e m
ost
effe
ctive
mea
ns t
o re
gula
te a
cces
s, b
ut a
real
so t
he m
ost
cont
rove
rsia
l. T
he t
wo
maj
or
med
ian
trea
tmen
ts
incl
ude
two-
way
lef
t tu
rn lan
es (
TWLT
L) a
ndra
ised
med
ians
.
The
safe
ty
bene
fits
of
med
ian
impr
ovem
ents
hav
e be
en t
he s
ubje
ctof
num
erou
s st
udie
s an
d sy
nthe
ses.
Stu
dies
of
both
par
ticul
ar c
orrido
rsan
d co
mpa
rativ
e re
sear
ch o
n di
ffer
-en
t ty
pes
of m
edia
n tr
eatm
ents
ind
i-ca
te
the
sign
ifica
nt
safe
ty
bene
fits
from
ac
cess
m
anag
emen
t te
ch-
niqu
es.
Acc
ordi
ng t
o an
ana
lysi
s of
cra
sh d
ata
in s
even
sta
tes,
rai
sed
med
ians
red
uce
cras
hes
by o
ver
40 p
erce
nt in
urb
an a
reas
and
ove
r 60 p
erce
nt in
rur
al a
reas
. [4
]
A s
tudy
of co
rrid
ors
in s
ever
al c
ities
in Io
wa
foun
d th
at tw
o-w
ay le
ft-tur
n la
nes
redu
ced
cras
hes
by a
s m
uch
as 7
0 p
erce
nt,
impr
oved
lev
el o
f se
rvic
e by
one
ful
l gr
ade
inso
me
area
s, a
nd inc
reas
ed lan
e ca
paci
ty b
y as
muc
h as
36
per
cent
. [5
]
Rai
sed
med
ians
als
o pr
ovid
e ex
tra
prot
ectio
n fo
r pe
dest
rian
s.
A s
tudy
of m
edia
n tr
eat-
men
ts in
Geo
rgia
fou
nd t
hat
rais
ed m
edia
ns r
educ
ed p
edes
tria
n-in
volved
cra
shes
by
45
perc
ent
and
fata
litie
s by
78 p
erce
nt,
com
pare
d to
tw
o-w
ay le
ft-tur
n la
nes.
[12]
TU
RN
ING
LA
NE
S
Left
Turn
sEx
clus
ive
turn
ing
lane
s fo
r ve
hicl
es r
emov
e st
oppe
d ve
hicl
es f
rom
thro
ugh
traf
fic. L
eft-tu
rn la
nes
at in
ters
ectio
ns s
ubst
antia
lly r
educ
ere
ar-e
nd c
rash
es.
A m
ajor
syn
thes
is o
f re
sear
ch o
n le
ft-tur
n la
nes
dem
onst
rate
d th
at e
xclu
sive
tur
n la
nes
redu
ce c
rash
es b
etw
een
18
to 7
7 p
erce
nt (
50 p
erce
nt a
vera
ge)
and
redu
ce r
ear-
end
collisi
ons
betw
een
60 a
nd 8
8 p
erce
nt.
[4]
Left-tur
n la
nes
also
sub
stan
tially
incr
ease
the
cap
acity
of m
any
road
way
s. A s
hare
d le
ft-
turn
and
thr
ough
lan
e ha
s ab
out
40 t
o 60 p
erce
nt t
he c
apac
ity o
f a
stan
dard
thr
ough
lane
. [4
].
A s
ynth
esis
of re
sear
ch o
n th
is t
opic
fou
nd a
25 p
erce
nt in
crea
se in
cap
acity
,on
ave
rage
, fo
r ro
adw
ays
that
add
ed a
left-tu
rn la
ne.
[13]
Indir
ect
Turn
sSom
e of
the
big
gest
issu
es w
ith m
anag
ing
acce
ss c
ome
at in
ters
ectio
ns w
here
veh
icle
sm
ust
cros
s tr
affic
. S
ome
stat
es a
nd c
ities
hav
e ad
opte
d in
dire
ct t
urns
to
redu
ce t
hese
conf
licts
. I
n N
ew J
erse
y, t
he jug
-han
dle
left t
urn
requ
ires
a r
ight
tur
n on
to a
fee
der
stre
et, fo
llow
ed b
y a
left o
nto
a cr
oss
stre
et. D
etro
it ha
sex
tens
ivel
y us
ed a
n in
dire
ct U
-tur
n th
at r
equi
res
a U
-tur
npa
st a
n in
ters
ectio
n, fol
low
ed b
y a
righ
t tu
rn in
stea
d of
are
gula
r le
ft t
urn.
Like
de
dica
ted
left
-tur
nla
nes,
indi
rect
tur
ns r
educ
ecr
ashe
s,
impr
ove
cong
es-
tion
, an
d ad
d ca
paci
ty.
Cra
shes
dec
line
by 2
0 p
er-
cent
on
av
erag
e,
and
35
perc
ent
if th
e in
dire
ct t
urn
inte
rsec
tion
is
sign
aliz
ed.
Cap
acity
ty
pica
lly
show
s a
15 t
o 20 p
erce
nt g
ain.
[4]
Rig
ht
Turn
sR
ight
-tur
n la
nes
typi
cally
hav
e a
less
sub
stan
tial
impa
ct o
ncr
ashe
s an
d ro
adw
ay
capa
city
th
an
othe
r ty
pes
of
turn
stra
tegi
es,
beca
use
ther
e ar
e fe
wer
lim
itatio
ns
on
righ
ttu
rns.
Th
ough
the
re a
re f
ewer
stu
dies
of
thes
e im
pact
s,th
ere
is a
cle
ar r
elat
ions
hip
betw
een
the
num
ber
of v
ehic
les
atte
mpt
ing
a righ
t tu
rn in
a t
hrou
gh t
raffic
lane
and
its
dela
yto
thr
ough
tra
ffic
. T
his
rela
tions
hip
is e
xpon
entia
l –
each
addi
tiona
l car
tha
t m
ust
wai
t fo
r a
righ
t tu
rn w
ill in
crea
se t
hede
lay
mor
e th
an t
he p
revi
ous
car.
A
t in
ters
ectio
ns w
ith s
ubst
antia
l righ
t-tu
rn m
ove-
men
ts,
a de
dica
ted
righ
t-tu
rn l
ane
segr
egat
es t
hese
car
s fr
om t
hrou
gh t
raffic
and
incr
ease
s th
e ca
paci
ty o
f th
e ro
ad.
Roundabouts
Rou
ndab
outs
rep
rese
nt a
pot
entia
l so
lutio
n fo
r in
ter-
sect
ions
with
man
y co
nflic
t po
ints
. T
houg
h no
t ap
pro-
pria
te f
or a
ll si
tuat
ions
, ro
unda
bout
s re
duce
veh
icle
mov
emen
ts a
cros
s tr
affic
. O
nly
a fe
w s
tudi
es h
ave
exam
ined
the
saf
ety
bene
fits
of r
ound
abou
ts.
One
stud
y of
fou
r in
ters
ectio
ns t
hat
wer
e re
plac
ed w
ithro
unda
bout
s in
M
arylan
d fo
und
a dr
op in
cr
ashe
sbe
twee
n 18 a
nd 2
9 p
erce
nt a
nd a
red
uctio
n in
inju
rycr
ashe
s be
twee
n 63 a
nd 8
8 p
erce
nt.
The
cos
t of
cras
hes
at t
hese
loca
tions
– o
ne m
easu
re o
f se
verity
– w
as a
lso
redu
ced
by 6
8 p
erce
nt.
Ove
rall
cras
hes
on r
ound
abou
ts w
ere
mor
e m
inor
tha
n th
ose
at lef
ttu
rn loc
atio
ns.
[9]
Ano
ther
stu
dy o
f ro
unda
bout
s in
seve
ral
loca
tions
fo
und
a 51 pe
rcen
t re
duct
ion
incr
ashe
s, i
nclu
ding
a 7
3 p
erce
nt r
educ
tion
in i
njur
ycr
ashe
s an
d a
32 p
erce
nt r
educ
tion
in p
rope
rty-da
mag
e-on
ly c
rash
es fo
r si
ngle
-lane
rou
nd-
abou
ts.
Mul
ti-la
ne r
ound
abou
ts o
nly
expe
rien
ced
a 29 p
erce
nt r
educ
tion
in c
rash
es.
[6]
RE
LA
TE
DTE
CH
NIQ
UE
SA
ccess
m
anagem
ent
incl
udes
more
tech
niqu
es t
han
can
be d
iscu
ssed
in
asi
ngle
br
ochu
re.
Som
e of
th
ese
tech
-niq
ues
are
new
er
and
have
been
rese
arch
ed
som
ewha
t le
ss.
Fr
onta
gero
ads
have
be
en th
e su
bjec
t of
so
me
deba
te i
n th
e lit
erat
ure,
but
the
re i
s no
clea
r in
dica
tion
of
thei
r be
nefit
s.
Oth
erte
chniq
ues,
su
ch
as
the
rela
tion
ship
betw
een
high
way
in
terc
hang
e sp
acin
gan
d lo
cal
traf
fic,
are
new
to
pics
th
atre
quir
e m
ore
rese
arch
.
Man
y ci
ties
and
sta
tes
deve
lop
acce
ssm
anagem
ent
pro
gra
ms
to
dea
l w
ith
exis
ting
iss
ues
of c
onge
stio
n an
d sa
fety
.A
n ac
tive
acc
ess
man
agem
ent
prog
ram
,ho
wev
er,
wou
ld n
eed
to inc
lude
cha
nges
to loc
al lan
d us
e po
licie
s th
at e
ncou
rage
the
ration
al d
evel
opm
ent
of m
ajor
roa
ds.
In n
ewly
dev
elop
ing
area
s, l
and
use
and
zoni
ng c
ontr
ols
that
lim
it t
he n
umbe
r of
acce
ss p
oint
s an
d le
ave
spac
e fo
r m
edi-
an im
prov
emen
ts ca
n sa
ve m
oney
an
def
fort
as
thes
e ar
eas
deve
lop.
Busin
ess C
oncern
sIn
stal
ling
rais
ed m
edia
ns o
ften
rai
ses
seriou
s co
ncer
ns b
y th
e bu
sine
ss c
omm
unity
that
loc
al b
usin
esse
s th
at d
epen
d up
on p
ass-
by t
raffic
(es
peci
ally g
as s
tatio
ns a
ndfa
st-fo
od r
esta
uran
ts [
10
]) w
ill b
e ad
vers
ely
affe
cted
by
med
ians
. T
houg
h th
ere
are
few
stu
dies
of th
e ac
tual
impa
cts
of m
edia
ns o
n bu
sine
ss s
ales
, th
ere
are
seve
ral s
ur-
veys
of bu
sine
ss o
wne
r op
inio
ns.
Sur
veys
con
duct
ed in
mul
-tip
le c
orrido
rs in
Texa
s, Iow
a, a
nd F
lorida
dem
onst
rate
tha
tth
e va
st m
ajor
ity o
f bu
sine
ss o
wne
rs b
elie
ve t
here
hav
e be
enno
dec
lines
in
sale
s, w
ith s
ome
belie
ving
the
re a
re a
ctua
llyim
prov
emen
ts in
bus
ines
s sa
les.
[2
,5,8
] One
stu
dy in
Tex
asin
dica
ted
that
cor
rido
rs w
ith a
cces
s co
ntro
l im
prov
emen
tsex
perien
ced
an 1
8 p
erce
nt in
crea
se in
pro
pert
y va
lues
aft
erco
nstr
uctio
n. [
2]
WELCOMEto the
US 6–CliftonAccess Management Plan
Open HousePurpose of tonight’s meeting:
Review the study’s purpose and objectives
Present existing and projected future conditions
Present the recommended Access Management Plan
Discuss the next steps in the study process
Gather your comments regarding the study recommendations
Study team members wearing name badges can answer your questions and listen to your comments.
Please take a moment to complete a comment form before you leave.
Thank You. We Appreciate Your Participation.
Please sign in.
What is an access management plan?Any intersection or driveway along a roadway is called an access point. The purpose of an access management plan is to determine what access points will be allowed, where they will be located, and what kinds of traffic movements will be allowed at each one.
What are the goals of an access management plan?
Provide appropriate level of access to properties adjacent to the highway
Provide for the safe and efficient flow of traffic
Overview
Right-in, Right-out
Only right turns are allowed
Traffi c median prevents left turns and
straight movements – these movements must be completed at another intersection
3/4 Movement
Right-in, right-out and left-in are allowed
Traffi c median prevents left-out and
straight movements – these movements must be completed at another intersection
Full Movement
All movements in all directions
are allowed
May require the
installation of a traffi c signal
OverviewWhat are Typical Types of Access?
Why Have an Access Management Plan?
Without an access management plan residents, property owners, and businesses could experience:
Greater number of crashes involving vehicles and/or pedestrians
Increased traffic congestion, resulting in higher levels of pollution and more delays
A loss of visual appeal along the roadway
A difficult driving experience due to driveway clutter
Customers doing business on a highway with a better driving experience
Overview
How is an Access Management Plan Developed and Implemented?
Conduct the study
Propose improvements based on study findings and public input
Accept the final plan
Prepare an Intergovernmental Agreement between CDOT and Mesa County
Specify how elements of the plan can be changed in the future, if necessary
Sign the Intergovernmental Agreement and adopt the plan
Present to the Colorado Transportation Commission and get approval from the CDOT Chief Engineer so the plan becomes law
Continuing coordination between CDOT and the communities in the corridor to ensure proper implementation of the plan in the future
Overview
OJ F M A M J J A S2008
Access ManagementAnalysis
DataCollection
Traffic Analysis
Final Traffic Study and Access Management Plan
Start IntergovernmentalAgreement Process
Final PublicOpen House
Initial Public Open HouseApril 2, 2008
Project Initiation
2nd Public Open House
Agency Presentation
AgencyPresentation
Final Report
We are hereWe are here
OverviewWhat is the Study Timeline for the US 6 - Clifton Access Management Plan?
What are the Limits of the Study?
The study area is from the I-70 Business Loop to the railroad viaduct east of 33 Road, a distance of just under one mile.
33 R
d
33¾
Rd
34 R
d
Front St
F Rd F Rd
G Rd
E½ RdE½ Rd
F½ Rd
E Rd
E¼ Rd
6
6
141
Study AreaudyStudy Area
Overview
Highway Characteristics:
Classified as an urban arterial
Designed to accommodate moderate speeds and moderate to high traffic volumes
Service to through traffic movements has priority over providing direct access to properties
Note: Preferred spacing between full movement intersections is 1/2 mile
Access Conditions:
Study area contains 44 access points
All existing access locations are full-movement
Access points are 32% roads (public streets and alleys) and 68% driveways
Existing Conditions
Existing Conditions
= Signalized IntersectionLegend
= Number of Accidents at Intersections with High Accident Rates
X
Alle
y 33 R
d.
Clift
on E
lem
enta
ry B
us D
rop-
off
Clift
on E
lem
enta
ryPa
rkin
g Lo
t5t
h St
.
4th
St.
Smal
lwoo
d Ln
.
Holla
nd S
t.
Lois
St.
1st S
t.
Park
n’ R
ide
Car W
ash
3rd
St.
2nd
St.
Alle
y
Peac
h Tr
eeSh
oppi
ng C
ente
r
Alle
y
Alle
y
Alle
y
98 5 411 296
Accident History178 accidents occurred within the project limits between January 2000 and December 2005
96% of the accidents were intersection or intersection-related, and 4% were non-intersection related
Based on accident data from similar highways in Colorado US 6 has a higher-than-average accident rate
25%
23%38%
5%
5%4%
Other
Broadside
Approach-Turn
Rear-End
Sideswipe
FixedObject
Total Accident TypesIntersection and Intersection-Related
TOTAL = 170
Other
Rear-EndFixedObject 49%
13%
38%
Total Accident TypesNon-Intersection Related
TOTAL = 8
= Signalized Intersection
= Intersection/Critical Movement Level of Service A, B, or C
Legend
Not to Scale
= Peak Hour Traffic VolumeXXX= Intersection/Critical Movement Level of Service D
= Intersection/Critical Movement Level of Service E or F
= Arterial Level of Service A, B, or C
= Arterial Level of Service D
= Arterial Level of Service E or F
800
750
600
300
800
850
500
600
Alle
y
33 R
d.
Clift
on E
lem
enta
ry B
us D
rop-
off
Clift
on E
lem
enta
ryPa
rkin
g Lo
t
Pede
stria
n Cr
ossi
ng
5th
St.
4th
St.
Smal
lwoo
d Ln
.
Holla
nd S
t.
Lois
St.
1st S
t.
Park
n’ R
ide
Car W
ash
3rd
St.
2nd
St.
Alle
y
Peac
h Tr
eeSh
oppi
ng C
ente
r
Alle
y
Alle
y
Alle
y
F Rd.
Alle
y
33 R
d.
Clift
on E
lem
enta
ry B
us D
rop-
off
Clift
on E
lem
enta
ryPa
rkin
g Lo
t
Pede
stria
n Cr
ossi
ng
5th
St.
4th
St.
Smal
lwoo
d Ln
.
Holla
nd S
t.
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LOS A – Represents the best operating conditions and is considered free flow. Individual users are virtually unaffected by the presence of others in the traffic stream.
LOS B – Represents reasonably free-flowing conditions but with some influence by others.
LOS C – Represents a constrained constant flow below speed limits, with additional attention required by drivers to maintain safe operations. Comfort and convenience levels of the driver decline noticeably.
LOS D – Represents traffic operations approaching unstable flow with high passing demand and passing capacity near zero, characterized by drivers being severely restricted in maneuverability.
LOS E – Represents unstable flow near capacity.
LOS F – Represents the worst conditions with heavily congested flow and traffic demand exceeding capacity, characterized by stop-and-go waves, poor travel time, low comfort and convenience, and increased accident exposure.
Why Does US 6 -Clifton Need an Access Management Plan?US 6 is an important resource for the communities of Clifton, Palisade, and Grand Junction
Traffic volumes on US 6 are projected to significantly increase in the future
Current and Future Traffic Volumes
US 6 Segment Daily Traffic Volume (2008)
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I-70 B to 2nd Street 18,000 49,000 170%
2nd Street to 33 Road 12,500 39,000 210%
East of 33 Road 9,060 19,000 110%
2008 Daily Traffi c Volume Source: CDOT and PBS&J2035 Daily Traffi c Volume Source: Mesa County
One of the best ways to keep US 6 safe and efficient is to manage the location and design of access points
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*Under no-build conditions all roadway conditions (number of lanes) and all access locations are assumed to remain the same as existing conditions.
Access Management Methods Being Considered for US 6 - CliftonAccess Elimination
Access to local properties through
secondary roadwaysReduce the number of access locations
where vehicles may enter or exit highwayReduce the number of confl ict points
Access Conversion with Median Treatment Eliminate some or all turning movements
Reduce the number of confl icts between
left turning vehicles and through vehicles on the highway
Access Relocation Align opposite approaches
Create a more familiar intersection design
Access Consolidation Consolidate adjacent access points into
one locationThe number of confl ict points are reduced
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*Under build conditions the roadway was assumed to have two lanes in each direction with turn lanes at intersections, and access conditions were changed to match the recommended plan.
The recommended Access Management Plan provides several benefits to the overall operations and safety along the US 6 - Clifton corridor. The following is a summary of the potential improvements and benefits.
Improve Traffi c Flow
The number of access points is reduced.
Reduce Traffi c Confl icts
Reduction in the number of conflict points.
Median cross over points are eliminated at non-critical locations.
Improve Traffi c Safety
The potential of high-speed rear-end, broadside, and sideswipe accidents is reduced.
More vehicles enter and exit the highway by making right turns, which are safer than left turns.
Provide Adequate Access to Adjacent Land Uses
All properties have access to US 6 or the secondary street system
Better use of the secondary street system or shared access locations to prove access to adjacent land uses.
The recommended Access Management Plan meets the established goals for the project by improving traffic flow, reducing the number of conflicts, improving traffic safety, and providing adequate access to the adjacent land uses.
Benefi ts of the Recommended Access Management Plan
Access Management Plan is a long range vision for US 6 -Clifton
Implementation of the plan will occur in phases or incrementally over time based on:
Traffi c needs
Safety needs
Available funding
Redevelopment
There are currently no planned state or federal projects or identified funding for improvements to US 6 that would change access in the near future
Additional planning and public input are needed to support the recommendations of the Access Management Plan and to identify the ultimate design (right-of-way needs) for US 6.
The future studies will consider the appropriate improvements to US 6 that address both traffic and pedestrian needs.
Plan Implementation
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The following conceptual diagram depicts one possible option for future laneage on US 6 through Clifton based on 2035 volume projections developed by Mesa County. Mesa County and CDOT will conduct future studies and public involvement to determine the exact number of lanes and right-of-way requirements to ensure US 6 meets the future needs of local residents, property owners, and business owners as well as accommodating pedestrians and future traffic volumes.
The Potential Future Look of US 6 Through Clifton
Complete a comment form
Attend future public meetings and workshops
Request an individual workshop(Individual workshops are being considered. If you are interested in participating please talk to a project team member tonight.)
Contact the study team:
US 6-Clifton Access Management Planc/o David Sprague
Consultant Project ManagerPBS&J
4601 DTC Blvd., Ste. 700Denver, CO 80237
800-497-5529
Visit the study Web site: www.dot.state.co.us/us6clifton/
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News From The Colorado Department Of Transportation
www.dot.state.co.us July 2, 2008
Contact: Nancy Shanks, CDOT Public Relations Manager, (970) 385-1428
PUBLIC INVITED TO US 6 - CLIFTON ACCESS MANAGEMENT PLAN OPEN HOUSE
We’re Studying Your Access to US 6!
MESA COUNTY – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Mesa County are inviting residents to the open house regarding the Access Management Plan being developed for US Highway 6, from the I-70 Business Loop to the railroad viaduct just east of 33 Road. The open house will be held Wednesday, July 16 2008 at the Clifton Community Hall, located at 126 2nd Street in Clifton. People can attend anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Representatives from CDOT, Mesa County, and their consultant, PBS&J, will be available to address questions or concerns about the plan. The study team has assessed the existing and proposed intersections and driveways (access points) on US 6, has considered public comments provided at the first open house in April 2008, and is now ready to share its recommendations for future changes. Informational boards explaining the plan’s goals and objectives, and maps identifying recommended future access points will be on display at the meeting. Additional information is available on the project Web site: http://www.dot.state.co.us/us6clifton/. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for persons with disabilities. Please call Ryan Adams at PBS&J, (800) 497-5529, if you require such assistance.
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