What is an Access Control Plan?
Any intersection along a roadway is called an access point. The purpose of an ACP is to determine what intersections will be allowed, where they will be located, and what kinds of traffic movements will be allowed at each one.

Additional information including a useful animation on access control is available on the Federal Highway Administration Web site: http://www.accessmanagement.gov/

What was the goal of the SH 392 Access Control Plan?
The goal was to increase safety on SH 392 for drivers and pedestrians, to improve traffic flow, and to provide the appropriate level of access to the properties adjacent to the highway.

What are some access control techniques?
Examples of techniques would be elimination, consolidation, limitation of turn movements, and relocation of access points. This can be done through the use of median treatments or better use of parallel roads.

What are the benefits of good access control?
The benefits would be increasing spacing between intersections, a safer road, and better traffic operations and flow.

How do we control access?
There are several ways to control the number, location and design of access points, including:
• Removing access points that are not needed
• Sharing driveways between adjacent properties
• Using other roads to provide access to properties
• Not allowing left turns at access points

Additional information including a useful animation on access control is available on
the Federal Highway Administration Web site: http://www.accessmanagement.gov/

What happens if nothing is done to control access?
Without a plan, the residents, property owners, and businesses along the SH 392 corridor could experience:
• A greater number of accidents involving vehicles and/or pedestrians
• Increased traffic congestion, resulting in higher levels of pollution and more delay for drivers
• A loss of visual appeal along the roadway

How soon will the ACP be implemented?
The plan will be initiated when funding becomes available and/or redevelopment occurs.

What local agencies were involved?
Weld and Larimer counties, plus the cities and towns of Windsor, Fort Collins,
Loveland, Greeley, and Severance, and NFRMPO participated in the study.

For more information, contact the CDOT project manager:
Gloria Hice-Idler
CDOT Region 4 Access Manager
1420 2nd Street, Greeley, CO 80631
970-350-2148
Gloria.hice-idler@dot.state.co.us