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Average Travel Speeds/Times on Arterial Streets

Desired Result:  Below Target

 
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Analysis of Performance
11/14/24 NOTE: An issue with the data was discovered and the Traffic Dept is working with the vendor to correct the issue.

Note: Due to a software change in our Bluetooth readers, the methodology for measuring travel time has shifted, moving delay to the upstream intersection. This makes it appear as though travel times were significantly higher in Q4 2024 and Q1 2025. As of Q2 2025, we have reverted to the previous methodology.

Traffic volume weighted average travel time (in minutes/mile) on City streets including Harmony, Horsetooth, Drake, Prospect, Mulberry, Taft Hill, Shields, College, Lemay, and Timberline during the p.m. peak period on weekdays.

-Q2-2025 travel times were up 7.68% compared to the Q2-2024 travel times.

-Q2-2025 travel times were up 17.05% compared to the previous 5 year average for Q2.

Increased travel times are a direct result of several major construction projects (Harmony resurfacing project, College/Trilby project, and other major arterial closures for paving projects). Travel times may be impacted in upcoming reports as the City implements additional automated speed enforcement on arterial streets. 



Metric Definition
Traffic volume-weighted average travel times (in minutes/mile) on City arterial streets including Harmony, Horsetooth, Drake, Prospect, Mulberry, Taft Hill, Shields, College, Lemay and Timberline during the p.m. peak period on weekdays.
Why Is This Important?
Efficient travel on the arterial street system in Fort Collins is important for the quality of life for residents, the safety of residents and the economic vitality of the City.
City Organization Impact on Performance
High – Virtually everyone in the City is impacted by the transportation system. While there are many external factors -- particularly economic factors that impact the operation of the City transportation system, there is still much that the City can do in terms of policies, priorities, planning and operations that affect the performance of the system.
Benchmark Information
To date there is not reliable benchmark information from other cities as the technology deployed in Fort Collins to measure travel times is relatively new. Not many cities are using it yet and reporting methods are not consistent.