Engineering Tools

The engineering tools were established according to the federal guidelines set forth in The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD,) that is mandated by the Federal Highway Administration.

Various traffic studies are used to determine the severity of the traffic related problems and aid in the determination of the necessary actions needed to help resolve these problems. Typical studies include speed, volume, pedestrian, bike, and sight distance studies.

Streets are regularly reviewed for adequate signing and pavement markings, Additional signs and pavement markings may be added to help motorists recognize and obey the posted speed limit.

FAQ's

• Children at Play Signs (PDF 51KB)
• Deaf Child Signs (PDF 49KB)
• Unwarranted Stop Signs (PDF 53KB)
• Speed Limit Signs (PDF 48KB)

Speed Bumps, Raised Crosswalks, Diverter Islands, etc...

Since 2003, the City of Fort Collins has discontinued the installation of all forms of physical mitigation (re: speed bumps, raised crosswalks,) due to their limited effectiveness and high cost. The only way we will allow these devices to be installed is if a Homeowners Association or Neighborhood Group is willing to pay for them.

Guideline for Home Owners Association installed devices (PDF 20KB)

Neighborhood Traffic Safety Program Areas

• Education Tools
  Yard Signs, Trash Can Stickers, Radio Ads, and Speed Display Sign deployment
• Enforcement Tools
  Police Patrols and Traffic Tamers
• Engineering Tools
  Traffic Studies, Signs and Pavement Markings, and Physical Mitigation (PDF 20KB)
• Program Goals and Objectives
• Program Guidelines

Contact Information

For any questions regarding information in this web-page or any other questions regarding Neighborhood Traffic Safety please call Steve Gilchrist at 224-6175 or