Signal Systems and Operations
There is room for improvement in almost every signal system. We can help.
We offer expertise in system upgrades, controller conversions, development of central operations centers, detection improvements, adaptive and responsive timing systems, and integration of all modes including bicycles, pedestrians, and transit into signal systems. A specialty for Next Phase is the ability to help implement timing plans in the field.
Whether a spot improvement or system wide, upgrades can improve mobility in your area.
Sample Projects:
City of Fort Collins Citywide Traffic Signal Timing Project
I-25 Interchanges at Harmony and Prospect Corridor Signal Timing
CDOT R5 Durango SH 550 Signal Timing Review
Roadway Safety and Vision Zero
Roadway safety matters. Reducing the number and severity of crashes requires specific identification of locations, crash types, policies and more to be addressed.
Next Phase has extensive experience in urban and rural roadway safety programs including crash data collection and analysis, safety evaluations, annual reports and implementation of both low-cost improvement projects and successful transition of safety concerns into capital projects.
We can apply the Highway Safety Manual and CDOT methods to generate statistical safety analyses for a community, undertake safety audits, address vulnerable road users, and can provide expertise for the development of Roadway Safety Action Plans through the federal Safe Streets For All initiative.
Sample Projects:
City of Loveland Citywide Roadway Safety Program
Town of Windsor Roadway Safety Program
City of Fort Collins Annual Roadway Safety Review
Traffic Modeling and Analysis
Want a review of a specific location or corridor, or support for a capital project?
We provide traffic evaluation, modeling and analysis for all types of projects including for single intersections, city-wide time-of-day coordinated patterns, special events, and implementation and management of both traffic responsive and adaptive systems.
We also provide services for municipal capital improvement projects to identify geometrics, safety improvements and integration of all modes of travel.
Sample Projects:
Adams County 96th Avenue at Monaco Intersection Evaluation
City of Arvada 86th Parkway Corridor Signalized Timing Improvements
City of Fort Collins College and Drake Capital Project
Transportation Metrics
Got Bluetooth or WiFi travel data? Let’s put it to use!
This service involves the implementation of data-based evaluation of mobility and its use as a metric or performance measure. We can set up data collection systems and develop data mining processes for everything from community information to the integration of travel time data into signal systems for traffic responsive control.
Sample Projects:
City / County of Denver Travel Time System Analysis
City of Fort Collins Bluetooth Travel Time System and Integration into Signal System
Transportation Planning
Good planning should strive for the sweet spot considering vision, feasibility, and responsible innovation.
We are experienced in all levels of planning efforts including Transportation Master Plans, subarea/corridor plans, access control plans, special events, and circulation studies. We have a strong understanding of how to integrate all travel modes into the transportation system in a safe and effective manner to create truly functional complete streets.
These efforts reflect innovation that utilizes current thinking and best management practices coupled with a deep sense of responsibility for safety.
Sample Projects:
Great Colorado Airshow Transportation and Traffic Operations Plan
City of Broomfield Midway Boulevard Multi-Modal Corridor Plan (Technical support)
Transportation Policies
Policies and standards save time, can advance a vision, and create a baseline of consistency and standard of care.
We offer development of transportation policies and standards such as signal operations, signs and markings, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian crossing guidelines. We can create agency specific traffic engineering standards or policy refinements such as Adequate Public Facilities.
These efforts reflect innovation which utilizes current thinking and best management practices coupled with a deep sense of responsibility for safety.
Sample Projects:
Colorado State University Traffic Guidelines
Douglas County Traffic Operations Center Manual
City of Loveland Left Turn Phasing Guidelines
City of Fort Collins Signal Policies and Practices Report
Development Review and Traffic Impact Studies
Community growth is often contentious and worrisome. Applicants, residents, staff, and decision makers deserve sound analysis, technical expertise, excellent communication of complicated issues and good guidance.
Next Phase provides services for public agencies in support of development review - especially related to developments’ transportation impacts. This is often done in an on-call capacity. We can complete, oversee, or play a supporting role in the scoping and review of Traffic Impact Studies, review transportation related plans, provide comments, attend hearings, and/or serve as second opinions as needed.
Sample Projects:
City of Evans - Development Review
Town of Timnath - Development Review
City of Longmont - Development Review
City of Loveland - Development Review
Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation
Concerns about speeding on local roads and cut through traffic are often about neighborhood livability.
We offer services to develop community-based programs to support livability and safety in neighborhoods and near schools. This includes program development, standards and evaluation, consensus building, and implementation of programmatic, educational, and physical options.
Sample Projects:
City of Fort Collins Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program
City of Evans Traffic Calming Program
Traffic Related Training
Let’s share the knowledge and grow the next generation of traffic-knowledgeable engineers.
Traffic engineering is a technical field not generally taught in typical civil engineering curriculums. Next Phase staff provides custom training classes, webinars, conference sessions, and project specific support for those wanting to develop their traffic engineering skills.
Sample Projects:
City of Arvada Synchro training
RockSol Consulting day-long Introduction to Traffic Engineering course
City of Fort Collins Signal Timing Fundamentals, Centracs training
Town of Windsor motor vehicle crash form training for Police Department
Numerous conference technical sessions, including presentation at TRB
School Transportation and Safety
Transportation and safety around schools is unique and often short-lived but creates pronounced peaks where significant conflicts among modes of travel can occur.
Next Phase Engineering staff has significant experience in developing, reviewing, refining and implementing transportation plans around schools. This involves data collection, on-site observations, coordination, analysis, circulation, and multi-modal routing. We have developed crossing guidelines and criteria for crossing guards, identified staffing needs and outlined education/enforcement opportunities.
Sample Projects:
Poudre School District School Safety Study and Transportation Policies (including two pilot studies)
Bruch School District Middle School / High School Transportation Review
Colorado State University Transportation Project Prioritization
Town of Timnath Bethke Elementary Transportation Review
Railroads, Traffic Signals, and Quiet Zones
Traffic signals in close proximity to railroads and work on railroad quiet zones require specialized traffic knowledge. Next Phase can help.
The overlap between vehicular transportation and railroads requires understanding of Public Utilities Commission (PUC) processes, as well as excellent technical skills in clearance calculations, preemptions, and signal design. Quiet zone negotiations are often based on risk index calculations. Next Phase staff has experience in all types of railroad-related traffic work, as well as PUC hearings/testimony, and has positive professional relationships with PUC staff.
Sample Projects:
City of Longmont Boston Avenue Extension Across BNSF line
City of Fort Collins Timberline and Vine Signalization Next to BNSF
City of Loveland 14th Street and Roosevelt Railroad Preemption
City of Longmont Quiet Zone Pursuit