Safer Streets Northwest

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Project Summary

Safer Streets Northwest is a study aiming to improve travel safety and comfort along some of Fort Collins’ busiest streets.

The goal of this study: To make these streets safer, more convenient and more enjoyable for everyone. Funded by the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, this project supports the City of Fort Collins' broader goals around traffic safety.

The Safer Streets Northwest study builds on the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan,  Active Modes Plan and Transportation Capital Improvements, focusing on major streets in northwest Fort Collins and creating a plan for safety upgrades, optimizing street design, and long-term improvements. This study's outcomes will guide future investments, funding applications, and projects.

Why Now?

In 2023 the City made the Vision Zero commitment to eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes by 2032. While the City has long prioritized traffic safety through enforcement and design, fatal and serious crashes still happen. This study is a proactive step toward safer streets for all.

Community Engagement

Your voice matters. We're committed to ensuring this study reflects the needs of the Fort Collins community. This study will reflect input from across Fort Collins.

The first two engagement phases took place from June-September 2025 and engaged over 500 community members.

In Phase 1 (June), we gathered input on which streets and segments in Northwest Fort Collins should be prioritized for safety improvements. Combining the input we received with the results of our crash analysis and review of past plans and studies, we identified three high-priority corridors:

  • Shields Street between Mulberry Street and Lake Street; Stuart Street and Swallow Road

  • Taft Hill Road between Mulberry Street and the Spring Creek Trail

  • Laurel Street between Shields Street and College Avenue

In Phase 2 (July-September), we collected targeted feedback on the three high-priority corridors. We heard that the community is concerned about safety and connectivity, citing speeding, turning conflicts, long signal waits, and inadequate infrastructure.

The project team is developing safety improvement recommendations to share with the community in summer and fall 2026. More information about each project corridor will be available on the City’s website as we get closer to the next phase of engagement.


Project Summary

Safer Streets Northwest is a study aiming to improve travel safety and comfort along some of Fort Collins’ busiest streets.

The goal of this study: To make these streets safer, more convenient and more enjoyable for everyone. Funded by the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, this project supports the City of Fort Collins' broader goals around traffic safety.

The Safer Streets Northwest study builds on the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan,  Active Modes Plan and Transportation Capital Improvements, focusing on major streets in northwest Fort Collins and creating a plan for safety upgrades, optimizing street design, and long-term improvements. This study's outcomes will guide future investments, funding applications, and projects.

Why Now?

In 2023 the City made the Vision Zero commitment to eliminate fatal and serious injury crashes by 2032. While the City has long prioritized traffic safety through enforcement and design, fatal and serious crashes still happen. This study is a proactive step toward safer streets for all.

Community Engagement

Your voice matters. We're committed to ensuring this study reflects the needs of the Fort Collins community. This study will reflect input from across Fort Collins.

The first two engagement phases took place from June-September 2025 and engaged over 500 community members.

In Phase 1 (June), we gathered input on which streets and segments in Northwest Fort Collins should be prioritized for safety improvements. Combining the input we received with the results of our crash analysis and review of past plans and studies, we identified three high-priority corridors:

  • Shields Street between Mulberry Street and Lake Street; Stuart Street and Swallow Road

  • Taft Hill Road between Mulberry Street and the Spring Creek Trail

  • Laurel Street between Shields Street and College Avenue

In Phase 2 (July-September), we collected targeted feedback on the three high-priority corridors. We heard that the community is concerned about safety and connectivity, citing speeding, turning conflicts, long signal waits, and inadequate infrastructure.

The project team is developing safety improvement recommendations to share with the community in summer and fall 2026. More information about each project corridor will be available on the City’s website as we get closer to the next phase of engagement.


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