How to report traffic safety concerns in Fort Collins

Fort Collins' Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program pairs residents with city staff to address traffic concerns on neighborhood streets.

Here's how to report a signal, sign or road hazard, how quickly the city typically responds to pothole reports and how residents can address neighborhood traffic concerns.

How can I report a traffic signal, sign or road hazard in Fort Collins?

You can report traffic signal and sign issues, potholes and other hazards through these options:

• For traffic signal and sign issues on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 970-221-6630.
• For traffic signal and sign issues after hours or on weekends, call Police Services at 970-221-6540.
• Report traffic signal and sign issues online through Access Fort Collins.
• Report potholes and other hazards by calling 970-221-6614 or through Access Fort Collins.

How quickly does the city typically respond to a pothole report?

The city says its Pothole Patrol typically responds within two business days.

How can residents address speeding or cut-through traffic on a Fort Collins neighborhood street?

You can address speeding or cut-through traffic through the Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program. To apply, you can:

• Call 970-221-6330.
• Email [email protected].
• Visit 626 Linden St. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Through the program, you can report speeding or cut-through traffic, help gather data and feedback about traffic behavior, collaborate on possible solutions and implement safety improvements such as signs, striping or street redesigns.

Participating residents can access:

• “Slow Down in Our Neighborhood” yard signs.
• A temporary speed display trailer.
• A Traffic Operations and Police Services partnership.
• Free education tools.
• Enforcement.

What physical improvements has Fort Collins installed through its neighborhood traffic program?

Speed bumps, raised crosswalks and curb extensions are among the physical improvements installed through the Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program.

How does Fort Collins assess traffic safety across its streets?

Vision Zero guides Fort Collins' transportation system through data-driven decisions, equity-focused planning, safer infrastructure design, proactive community engagement and a focus on the High-Injury Network. That network consists of the 8% of roads where 63% of serious crashes happen.

The city compiles traffic crash and safety information and tracks trends on Fort Collins public streets. Traffic Operations analyzes intersection safety on the High-Injury Network and evaluates previous work to identify safety project outcomes.