Project improvement areas are shaded in orange. URA revitalization projects are noted in blue. US 287 / North College ImprovementsCity Council Supports ProjectThe North College Improvements Project - Phase II was presented at the September 1st regular City Council meeting. City Council supported:
North College Improvements Project - Phase II, Vine drive to the Hickory/Conifer Intersection conceptual design report
With the successful conclusion of the conceptual design phase of the project, the City's Engineering department is taking the lead role of project management. An open house will be held later in 2009 to provide a project update. Project open house information will be available on this webpage as well as the City's main page.
The ProjectNorth College is undergoing a design and construction project to improve the safety, operations and aesthetics between Vine Drive and the Hickory/Conifer intersection. The project includes curb, gutter and minor street patching; redefinition and consolidation of driveways; bike lanes and sidewalks, new streetscape and other necessary improvements. Currently there are not enough funds to complete full improvements along the project corridor. The project will be built in phases as funding becomes available. Construction on the first phase of improvements is planned to begin in 2011. More on the project's funding » Project Schedule
Public InvolvementDuring 2009, the City held three Open Houses and various workshops to keep residents and business owners informed on the project’s progress and obtain feedback from the community, including those affected by the planned improvements. The City is meeting with numerous Boards and Commissions in the summer of 2009 to explain the project's options and get feedback to help plan the improvement area.
Project PartnershipsThroughout the development of the North College Corridor Improvements Project – Phase II, the City’s Transportation Planning and Engineering departments will work closely with many City, local and regional partners to develop a recommended design package that meets the many important local and regional needs of this corridor. The City’s Transportation Planning, Engineering, Advance Planning, Real Estate Services, Traffic Operations, Storm Water, Utilities, Parks, Historic Preservation, Art in Public Places and Finance, are partners in this process along with the following organizations and interested parties:
Project FundingIn 2005, Fort Collins voters approved a 1/4 cent sales tax to fund capital projects – Building on Basics (BOB). One of the transportation projects funded through this package is “North College Avenue Improvements Phase 2 – Vine Drive to Conifer.” This project is the next phase of the improvements that were initially funded through the Building Community Choices (BCC) capital plan, which expired in 2005. The BCC program funded improvements from Jefferson to Vine Drive. Additional Project Information
Contacts:
Jennifer Petrik, Transportation Planner |