Average Travel Speeds/Times on Arterial Streets
Desired Result:
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.
Travel times on arterial streets have been trending up since 2024. Traffic Operations continues to actively manage traffic signals to support safety and mobility throughout the City. We've implemented more restrictive left turn phasing at many intersections, which can help improve safety but may also increase delays along corridors for through vehicles. Staff expects that travel time on arterials will continue to increase, particularly as planned projects are expected to impact vehicular travel times on several 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.