Introduction

There will always be a finite level of resources available to meet current and future transportation system needs. Therefore, a program to prioritize new transportation infrastructure projects, programs and services must also consider the requirements necessary to preserve, maintain and operate/optimize the existing transportation system. Goal 2 in the Street Element of this Transportation Action Plan (TAP) provides a good example of this concept:

"Develop and manage the street network in a manner that places reliance on maintaining existing infrastructure and improving the efficiency of the existing system before adding new roadway capacity."

The major recurring revenue sources available for transportation are the city's annual share of the State Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) at $17.9 million in 2020-21, which is primarily generated through per gallon taxes on fuel and the 0.2% Transportation privilege (sales) tax at $23.6 million in 2020-21. HURF revenue, is shared with cities based on population. When looking at new 2020 census data, HURF revenue is forecast to drop by approximately $1.1 million per year, versus pre-census 5-year estimates, and will be less in 2025-2026 than was collected in 2020-21. The forecasted 0.2% sales tax revenue is expected to average 3% growth annually through 2025-26.

Both revenue sources have restrictions on their use. HURF expenditures must be tied to the operation, maintenance and improvement of the street system, including traffic signals. However, HURF revenues provide less than 80% of the city's actual costs to preserve, maintain and operate the street system. Up to one-half of the 0.2% sales tax can be used for planning and operations-related transportation costs. The remaining half of the 0.2% sales tax is programmed for capital improvements.

A much smaller recurring revenue source is the state's Local Transportation Assistance Fund (LTAF), which is also shared based on population. Annual LTAF revenue totals approximately $650,000 per year, less than 2% of the total generated by HURF and the 0.2% Transportation sales tax. LTAF can only be used for transit-related expenses.

Other revenue sources are reliant on voter-approved sales tax extensions, competitive grants and federal funding levels. These include the city's 0.1% temporary Transportation sales tax (expires 1/31/29) at $12.4 million in 2020-21. Proposition 400 regional transportation sales tax (expires 12/31/25) will provide a total of $240.4 million and, federal one-time grants and federal transit preventative maintenance grants will provide of total of $30.7 million through 2025-26.

Bikeway Element Presentation

Existing Transportation System (2022)

Pavement/Striping/Signage/Concrete

The city maintains 207 million square feet (3,380 lane miles) of street and alley pavement. The street system also includes striping and signage that must be maintained and renovated/replaced on an ongoing basis. Sidewalk maintenance issues are funded out of the pavement-related operating budget, while new ramps that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements are funded from the pavement overlay capital program.

Intelligent Transportation/Traffic Signals/Streetlights

Many intersections in Scottsdale are fully signalized, and a large portion of these are connected to the city's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). In addition, most streets in areas not covered by Natural Area Open Space development requirements, generally south of the Thompson Peak Parkway east/west alignment, have a street lighting system. The city is responsible for operation and maintenance of 318 traffic signals, 175 ITS cameras and 8,966 Streetlights.

Grading & Drainage/Bridges & Culverts/Sweeping/Dust Control

Due to the city's topography, drainage management is another critical requirement within the transportation system. The city is responsible for 232 bridges and large culverts that are part of the Arizona Department of Transportation's Bridge Inspection Program. The city also maintains 95 washes and drainage channels comprising 160 acres and including 9000 grates, catch basins, handrails and guardrails.

To address airborne particulates, a major concern in the Phoenix region, and stormwater quality, the city operates a program that sweeps major streets twice per month, the Old Town/Entertainment District five times per week, residential streets once per month and shared use paths (57 miles) twice per month. The city also provides additional sweeping service and maintenance when requested. Over 20,000 miles of sweeping occurs annually. The city also has a comprehensive dust control program on unpaved roads and shoulders that includes dust palliative roads (29 miles), shoulders (76 miles), alleys (95 miles) and lots. Maintenance grading is also required on 8 miles of roads and 28 miles of shoulders that do not have dust palliative treatment due to lower traffic volumes.

Medians and Right of Way

The city is responsible for 27 million square feet (620 acres) of median and back of curb (right of way) landscaping, which is part of the city's standard cross section requirements for roadway projects. Medians are typically 16-24' wide, depending on the street classification, and the landscaping often includes irrigation systems that also require maintenance. In some master planned communities, the homeowner's association takes on primary responsibility for maintaining median and right of way landscaping.

Transit

The city owns and maintains a fleet of twenty-one buses for use on trolley routes. The city also maintains 593 bus stops, 197 of which include bus shelters. The buses, which cost more than $500,000 each, have been purchased with a combination of federal grants and regional Proposition 400 funding and therefore have not impacted the city's transportation budget. If no replacement for Proposition 400 is enacted, however, the city will likely be responsible for at least 20% of bus purchase costs beginning in 2026. Additionally, bus routes in Scottsdale and associated paratransit service, which receive approximately $12 million in regional funding per year from Proposition 400, would not be available beginning in 2026.

Paths and Trails

Maintenance or sweeping costs for Scottsdale's 129 miles of concrete shared use paths, including side paths in roadway corridors, are absorbed in operating budgets discussed previously. The city does not program dedicated funds for maintaining its 150 miles of trails, the majority of which are the responsibility of adjacent property owners or homeowner associations.

Transportation Investment Priorities

The following list of ranked priorities will be used to guide transportation system investments:

  1. Preserve/Maintain/Optimize existing infrastructure.
  2. Meet Americans with Disabilities Act, Air Quality, Water Quality and other regulatory requirements.
  3. Enhance safety and test new concepts/technology.
  4. Provide transit service with minimum 30-minute frequency.
  5. Develop capital projects with funding from outside sources.
  6. Develop capital projects that are funded only by the city and prioritize non-motorized access.

The following factors, in addition to cost, will guide transportation investment in specific Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects and programs:

  • Condition and maintenance cost of existing assets
  • Safety and/or regulatory compliance requirements
  • Citizen input
  • Expected usage levels (current and projected)
  • Connection to regional networks
  • Completion of a network gap
  • Coordination with new development
  • Connection to transit service
  • Recommendation in a regional plan
  • Expansion of non-auto options

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) - Potential Project and Program List

Taking into consideration the investment priorities and project review factors described in the previous section, the table below provides the recommended list of potential CIP projects. Projects that are currently included in the draft Proposition 400 Extension regional plan (as of July 2022) are highlighted in green. The projects included in the CIP list all remain subject to the city's annual budget development and prioritization process. Projects with authorized funding will continue to follow the public review process that occurs during design and prior to construction.

Category: New Roadway Capacity

New Roadway Capacity Project/Program List
Project/Program Name Description
Legacy Boulevard Bridge Construct the second bridge and approaches on Legacy Boulevard over the Reata Pass Wash. The bridge is approximately 250' long x 40' to accommodate 2 travel lanes, bike lane and sidewalk.
Dynamite Boulevard - 56th to Pima Construct a complete street from 56th Street to Pima Road (4 miles). Depending on volume forecasts, the project will be widened to either 3 or 5 lanes. A 5-lane roadway is more likely east of Scottsdale Road. Other project elements will include 5-6' bike lanes, curb/gutter, catch basins, storm drains/culverts, center turn lanes, 6-8' sidewalk on one side, 8-10' side path and 6-8' trail. The project crosses the Rawhide Wash (100-year discharge of 9,000 cfs) approximately 1/2 mile west of Pima Road. A bridge span of approximately 300' is anticipated. Additional turn bay capacity and signal modifications are planned at Scottsdale Road and Pima Road. A new major intersection at the Hayden Road alignment is also planned.
Pinnacle Peak Road - Scottsdale Road to Pima Road Construct a 4-lane complete street between Scottsdale and Pima roads (2 miles). Other project elements will include 5-6' bike lanes, curb/gutter, catch basins, storm drains/culverts, center turn lane/raised median, 6-8' sidewalk on one side, an 8-10' side path and 6-8' multi-use trail. Additional turn bay capacity and signal modifications at key intersections may be required. Right-of-way acquisition will be necessary in some locations.
Miller Road - Princess Drive to Legacy Boulevard Construct a 4-lane complete street between Princess Drive and Legacy Boulevard (1 mile). Other project elements will include 5-6' bike lanes, curb/gutter, catch basins, storm drains/culverts, center turn lane/raised median and 8' sidewalks. The project will cross the Loop 101 using the new underpass completed in 2021. The majority of this project is expected to be constructed by private development.
Scottsdale Road - Loop 101 to Jomax Road Construct a 4- to 6-lane complete street (4.7 miles). Other project elements will include 5-6' bike lanes, curb/gutter, catch basins, storm drains/culverts, center turn lane/raised median, 6-8' sidewalk on one side, 8-10' shared use path and 6-8' trail. A new bridge, using Scottsdale and Proposition 400 ALCP funds, has already been constructed over the Rawhide Wash (100-year discharge of 9,000 cfs) approximately 1,200' south of Pinnacle Peak Road.
Happy Valley Road - Scottsdale Road to Pima Road Construct a 4-lane complete street between Scottsdale and Pima roads (2 miles). Other project elements will include 5-6' bike lanes, curb/gutter, catch basins, storm drains/culverts, center turn lane/raised median, 6-8' sidewalk on one side, 8-10' shared use path and 6-8' trail. The project crosses the Rawhide Wash (100-year discharge of 9,000 cfs) approximately 250' west of existing Hayden Road. A bridge span of approximately 300' is anticipated. Additional turn bay capacity and signal modifications are planned at Scottsdale Road and Pima Road. A new major intersection at the Miller Road alignment is also planned.
Jomax Road - 56th Street to 94th Street Construct a new 3-lane complete street between 56th and 94th streets (4.5 miles). Other project elements will include 5-6' bike lanes, curb/gutter, catch basins, storm drains/culverts, center turn lane/raised median, 6-8' sidewalk on one side, a 10' shared use path and 6-8' multi-use trail. Traffic signals and additional turn bay capacity at Hayden Road may also be included. Right-of-way acquisition will be necessary in some locations.
Lone Mountain Road - 68th Street to Pima Construct a new 3-lane complete street between 68th Street and Pima Road (2.5 miles). Other project elements will include 5-6' bike lanes, curb/gutter, catch basins, storm drains/culverts, center turn lane/raised median, 6-8' sidewalk on one side, 8-10' side path and 6-8' multi-use trail. Right of way acquisition may be required in some locations.
56th Street - Jomax to Dynamite Construct a new 5-lane collector complete street between Jomax Road and Dynamite Boulevard (1 mile). Other project elements will include 5-6' bike lanes, curb/gutter, catch basins, storm drains/culverts, center turn lane/raised median, 6-8' sidewalk on one side, 8-10' side path and 6-8' multi-use trail. Traffic signals and additional turn bay capacity at Jomax Road and Dynamite Boulevard may also be included, and a roundabout is planned at the Pinnacle Vista Drive intersection. Right-of-way acquisition will be necessary in some locations.
Mountain View Road - 92nd to 96th (requires reclassification in future) Provide creative solutions to improve traffic, pedestrian and bicycling mobility. Any addition of travel lanes would require reclassification of the roadway by City Council.
Shea Boulevard/Loop 101 Bypass Construct roundabouts at up to three locations to facilitate travel on the Mountain View Road corridor between Loop 101 and 96th Street as an east/west alternative to Shea Boulevard, which is at or over capacity in this area. The intersections include Mt. View/90th, Mt. View/92nd, and Mt. View/96th.
Hayden Road - Jomax to Dynamite Construct a new 3-lane complete street between Jomax Road and Dynamite Boulevard (1 mile). Other project elements will include 5-6' bike lanes, curb/gutter, catch basins, storm drains/culverts, center turn lane/raised median, 6-8' sidewalk on one side, 8-10' side path and 6-8' multi-use trail. Traffic signals and additional turn bay capacity at Jomax Road and Dynamite Boulevard may also be included. Right-of-way acquisition will be necessary in some locations. The majority of this project is expected to be constructed by private development.
North Old Town Intersection Improvements Add capacity and improve vehicular and pedestrian safety at up to eight intersections in the vicinity of Scottsdale Fashion Square and the Scottsdale Waterfront high activity areas. The intersections are Scottsdale/Camelback, Scottsdale/Fashion Square, Scottsdale/Highland, Scottsdale/Rancho Vista, Scottsdale/Chaparral, Goldwater/Highland, Goldwater/Camelback and Camelback/Marshall Way. A roundabout is planned at the Goldwater/Highland location.
Alma School Road - Happy Valley to Dynamite Complete the missing 1/2-mile gap in the minor arterial roadway near Jomax Road, realign and improve the Alma School Parkway and Jomax Road intersection to a roundabout, add 8-10' shared use path and 6'-8' shared use trail on west side, add missing sections of 6' sidewalk on east side and improve roadside and cross drainage.
Stagecoach Pass Road - Pima to 97th Widen Stagecoach Pass Road for 1.1 miles to accommodate bike lanes, construct a 6' sidewalk on the north side and improve cross drainage. The majority of this project is expected to be constructed by private development.
Scottsdale Road Intersection Improvements - Mountain View to Greenway Construct additional turn lane capacity and/or pedestrian crossing improvements at up to 11 signalized intersections and new right turn bays at up to 15 locations. Major intersections include Shea Boulevard, Cactus Road, Thunderbird Road and Greenway Parkway.
Dixileta Drive - 66th Street to Pima Construct a new 3-lane complete street between 66th Street Road and Pima Road (2.75 miles). Other project elements will include 5-6' bike lanes, curb/gutter, catch basins, storm drains/culverts, center turn lane/raised median, 6-8' sidewalk on one side, 8-10' side path and 6-8' multi-use trail. Right-of-way acquisition may be required in some locations.
Rio Verde Drive - 118th to 144th Construct a 4-lane complete street between 118th and 144th streets (3.25 miles). Other project elements will include 5-6' bike lanes, curb/gutter, catch basins, storm drains/culverts, center turn lane/raised median, 6-8' sidewalk on one side, 8-10' side path and 6-8' trail on north side. A wildlife underpass or overpass may be installed in the vicinity of the 124th Street alignment. A roundabout or traffic signal may be installed at 136th Street.
136th Street - Rio Verde to Lone Mountain Construct a new 3-lane complete street between Rio Verde Drive and Lone Mountain Road (2 miles). Other project elements will include 5-6' bike lanes, curb/gutter, catch basins, storm drains/culverts, center turn lane, 6-8' sidewalk or trail on the east side. Right of way acquisition will be required in some locations.

Category: Transit

Transit Project/Program List
Project/Program Name Description
Scottsdale Road BRT - Roosevelt Street to Camelback Road Design and construct infrastructure and operate a bus rapid transit system on Scottsdale Road that would connect to Tempe and Chandler. The project is proposed in the new Regional Transportation Plan that is being prepared by MAG.

Category: Complete Street Renovations

Complete Street Renovations Project/Program List
Project/Program Name Description
Hayden Road Complete Street - McKellips Road to Indian School Road Reconfigure the existing 6-lane Hayden Road between McKellips Road and Indian School Road as a 4-lane complete street with additional intersection turn lane capacity, increased access management (raised medians), on-street bike lanes and accessible 8' minimum width sidewalks.
Via Linda Active Transportation Corridor Reconfigure the Via Linda corridor between 90th Street and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard (3.7 miles) to meet arterial complete street standards. Improvements include continuous sidewalks that meet current arterial standards for setback from curb (other than near transit stops), accessibility and freedom from obstructions. The project will also create continuous 4-6' bike lanes through modifications to existing curbs and/or median edges. 1/4-mile pedestrian crossings will also be considered. An existing pedestrian overpass near the 102nd Street alignment that was constructed over 30 years ago may also need modifications by the time this project is scheduled. The city operates local bus service, with approximately ¼-mile stop spacing, on the entire project length.
Scottsdale Road Active Transportation Corridor - Highland to Frank Lloyd Wright Reconfigure the Scottsdale Road corridor between Highland Avenue and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard to meet arterial complete street standards. Improvements include continuous sidewalks that meet current arterial standards for width (8' minimum), accessibility and freedom from obstructions. The project will also create continuous 5-6' bike lanes. Three miles of frontage in this regional corridor is in Paradise Valley and 2.8 miles of frontage is in Phoenix.
92nd/94th Street Active Transportation Corridor Reconfigure the 92nd/94th Street corridor between Shea Boulevard and Thunderbird Road (2.2 miles) to meet arterial complete street standards. Improvements include continuous sidewalks that meet current arterial standards for setback from curb (other than near transit stops), accessibility and freedom from obstructions. The project will also create continuous 4-6' bike lanes through modifications to existing curbs and/or median edges. Intersection improvements at Cactus Road and 1/4-mile pedestrian crossings will also be considered. The city operates local bus service, with approximately ¼-mile stop spacing, on the entire project length.
Scottsdale Road Active Transportation Corridor - McKellips to Roosevelt Reconfigure the Scottsdale Road corridor between McKellips Road and Roosevelt Street to meet arterial complete street standards. Improvements include continuous sidewalks that meet current arterial standards for setback from curb (other than near transit stops), accessibility and freedom from obstructions. The project will also create continuous 5-6' bike lanes. The western frontage in this regional corridor is in Tempe.
Miller Road Active Transportation Corridor - Marigold Lane to Jackrabbit Road Reconfigure the Miller Road corridor between Marigold Lane and Jackrabbit Road to provide sidewalks that meet current standards for width (6' minimum), accessibility and freedom from obstructions. Pedestrian crossing treatments may also be necessary at several ¼-mile locations. The majority of this 5-mile corridor has been in its current configuration for more than 40 years. For 3 miles, Miller Road is used for local bus service that connects to 3 east/west regional bus routes.
68th Street Active Transportation Corridor Reconfigure the 68th Street corridor between Continental Drive and Jackrabbit Road (4 miles) to provide sidewalks that meet current standards for width (6' minimum), accessibility and freedom from obstructions. The section north of Chaparral Road will require widening to provide space for bike lanes. Pedestrian crossing treatments may also be necessary at several ¼-mile locations. The southern 2.5 miles of the project corridor is used as a local bus route. The corridor also connects to regional bus routes at four east/west streets and to Tempe's local circulator at Continental Drive. Approximately 0.8 miles of frontage on the northern end of the project corridor are in Paradise Valley.
Oak Street Active Transportation Corridor - 56th Street to Pima Road Reconfigure the Oak Street corridor between 56th Street and Pima Road to provide sidewalks that meet current standards for width (6' minimum), accessibility and freedom from obstructions. Pedestrian crossing treatments may also be necessary at several ¼-mile locations. The majority of this 4-mile corridor has been in its current configuration for more than 40 years. Oak Street has 1 mile of transit service and intersects with two regional bus routes and 2 local routes.
Downtown Couplet Active Transportation Improvements Provide continuous 6-8' sidewalks and bike lanes on the City's 3-mile downtown couplet roadway. The project will include reducing the roadways (Goldwater Boulevard and Drinkwater Boulevard) to 2 lanes in each direction and adjusting median and curb locations to allow for bike lanes and sidewalks in both directions. An improved crossing treatment will be necessary on Drinkwater Boulevard north of Earll Drive
Roosevelt Street/Continental Drive Active Transportation Corridor Reconfigure the Roosevelt Street/Continental Drive corridor between 66th Street and Latham Street (3 miles) to provide bike lanes or shared lanes and sidewalks that meet current standards for width (6' minimum), accessibility and freedom from obstructions. Pedestrian crossing treatments may also be necessary at several ¼-mile locations, as well as at Scottsdale Road and Hayden Road. Single lane roundabouts may be considered at the 68th Street, Miller Road and Granite Reef Road intersections. Two miles of the corridor are on local bus routes operated by Scottsdale and/or Tempe. It also intersects with two regional bus routes. The southern frontage west of Scottsdale Road (0.75 miles) is in Tempe.
Granite Reef Road Active Transportation Corridor Reconfigure the Granite Reef Road corridor between Roosevelt Street and Lincoln Drive to provide sidewalks that meet current standards for width (6' minimum), accessibility and freedom from obstructions. Pedestrian crossing treatments may also be necessary at several 1/4 mile locations. Granite Reef Road between Roosevelt Street and Camelback Road (3 miles) has been designated by MAG as an Active Transportation Grid Tier 1 and Tier 2 corridor. One mile of the corridor has transit service, and the entire corridor intersects 3 east/west bus routes.
Chaparral Road Active Transportation Corridor Reconfigure and realign Chaparral Road between 66th Street and 69th Place (0.5 miles) to provide two 11' travel lanes, 5' buffered bike lanes and setback sidewalks that meet current standards for width (6' minimum), accessibility and freedom from obstructions. Single lane roundabouts may be constructed at the 66th Street and 68th Street intersections.
Westland Road - Hayden to Pima Widen/reconstruct/realign Westland Road between Hayden and Pima roads (1 mile) as a 3-lane complete street. Other project elements will include 5-6' bike lanes, curb/gutter, catch basins, storm drains/culverts, center turn lane/raised median, 6-8' sidewalk on one side, 8-10' side path and 6-8' multi-use trail. A roundabout will be considered at the Westland/Hayden intersection. Right-of-way acquisition will be necessary in some locations.
Cactus Road Active Transportation Corridor - 60th to Loop 101 Modify curb lanes as necessary to allow for 5' bike lanes, construct approximately 1.5 miles of missing sidewalk (6-8') and reconstruct approximately 4 miles of sidewalk that is too narrow and sits mostly back of curb. An 8' side path exists on the north side from Scottsdale Road to 84th Street. Frontage on the north side of the road between 60th Street and Scottsdale Road is in Phoenix.

Category: Shared Use Paths

Shared Use Paths Project/Program List
Project/Program Name Description
Indian Bend Wash Shared Use Path Expansion - McKellips Road to Shea Boulevard Redesign and widening/reconstruction of the Indian Bend Wash shared use path system between McKellips Road and Shea Boulevard (approximately 10 miles). The improvements will meet current design standards for width, slope and accessibility that were not in place when most of the pathway was built in the 1970s and 1980s. Impacts to the usability of the path due to adjacent irrigation and ponded stormwater will be addressed and a new bridge will be required at the Osborn Road crossing. Improved accommodations for cyclists at the two remaining signalized roadway crossings, Indian Bend Road and McCormick Parkway are also needed. Phase I is funded in the FY 22-26 CIP.
Pima Shared Use Path - Roosevelt to McDowell Reconstruct and widen approximately 0.7 miles of existing 8' path that is in poor repair. The new width will be 10'. It is expected that the path will continue south when the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community extends Pima Road to the Curry Road alignment.
CAP Path and Trail Complete the CAP Trail shared-use path between Scottsdale Road and 124th Street. The project will include an 8-10' concrete path and grade-separated crossings at Thompson Peak Parkway, Via Linda and Shea Boulevard. Approximately 2.3 miles of the 8.3-mile corridor have been constructed by the city or adjacent landowners. The 3 grade separated crossings will pass under existing bridges. A separate proposal for a Loop 101 overpass bridge has also been developed.
WestWorld Area Path and Trail Connections Construct approximately 5.5 miles of 10' shared use path and 6-8' trail that link the upper Indian Bend Wash Path System to the McDowell Mountain Preserve, the north Pima Road Path and Thompson Peak Park. Grade-separated crossings will connect to existing drainage structures at Thompson Peak Parkway and Bell Road and to buried tunnels at Pima Road and Hayden Road.
Shea Boulevard Shared Use Path - 142nd Street to Eagle Mountain Parkway Construct a 10' wide shared use concrete path, handrail, and new guardrail along curb on the south side of Shea Boulevard from the existing section of shared use path at 142nd Street east to Eagle Mountain Parkway in Fountain Hills. Partnership with Fountain Hills is required.
Shea Boulevard Shared Use Path Gap Connections Complete approximately 4.6 miles of 8-10' shared use path gaps along the south side of Shea Boulevard between 64th Street and 142nd Street. Approximately 4.4 miles of 8' shared use path separated from back of curb has been constructed over the past several decades by adjacent development and/or the city. There is not sufficient space on street to add bike lanes by narrowing travel lanes.
CAP/Loop 101 Bike and Pedestrian Bridge A concept for the Loop 101 overpass bridge was developed using a MAG design assistance grant in 2014. This structure, including approaches, is approximately 2000 feet long and is separate from the CAP Path & Trail project.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge at Loop 101 and Union Hills Construct a new bicycle/pedestrian bridge across the Loop 101 on the former Union Hills Road alignment and approximately 0.6 miles of 10' shared use path from Loop 101 to Pima Road. An underpass at Pima Road to connect to the Indian Bend Wash Path extension may also be constructed.
Indian Bend Wash Northwest Branch - Scottsdale Road to Indian Bend Road Construct a new 10' shared use path connecting Scottsdale's Indian Bend Wash Path to an existing bridge where Scottsdale Road crosses the northwest branch of Indian Bend Wash (approximately 1.1 miles). This connection is part of a proposed Regional Conduit identified in MAG's 2020 Active Transportation Plan.

Category: Street Reconfigurations and Enhanced Pedestrian/Bicycle Crossings

Street Reconfigurations and Enhanced Pedestrian/Bicycle Crossings Project/Program List
Project/Program Name Description
Pedestrian/Bicycle Crossing Enhancements Improve the ability for pedestrians and bicyclists to safely cross busy streets. Improvements may include hybrid pedestrian beacons, rectangular rapid flash beacons, pedestrian refuges, pedestrian median barriers, crosswalk treatments, sidewalk gap removals and improved lighting or other approved technologies.
Buffered Bike Lanes (Striping) Repurpose underutilized curb lanes and/or unnecessary two-way center turn lanes by striping buffered bike lanes
Neighborhood Greenways (Bicycle Boulevards) Design and construct improvements to support Neighborhood Bikeways. Typical features of these corridors include restriping, traffic calming, wayfinding signage and enhanced crossings of major roadways.
Grade Separated Pedestrian/Bicycle Crossings Install new grade separated crossings for pedestrians and cyclists across major streets with strong active transportation use. The new connections would support connections from paths to parks/schools/employment across arterial roadways. Targeted corridors would include Scottsdale Road, Hayden Road and Shea Boulevard.
Separated Bike Lanes Repurpose underutilized curb lanes and/or unnecessary two-way center turn lanes by constructing physical buffers for bike lanes or constructing new side paths.
Roadway Right Sizing Repurpose underutilized curb lanes and/or unnecessary two-way center turn lanes by narrowing roadway footprints (moving curbs).

Category: Preservation/Maintenance/ Optimization

Preservation/Maintenance/ Optimization Project/Program List
Project/Program Name Description
Pavement Management Complete ongoing street and alley pavement overlays and all associated improvements, which may include milling and surface treatments on the existing roadway; traffic control; new pavement thickness; water valve and manhole lowering and raising; signal detection upgrades from loops to video; Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades for concrete ramps and signal push buttons; concrete repairs to curbs and sidewalks; new striping plans; new thermoplastic striping; and new signage for bike lanes and sidewalks.
ADA Improvements Scottsdale has developed an ADA Transition plan for improved pedestrian accessibility through the provision of improved sidewalk ramps, improved transit stops, modifications to driveway cross slopes and the elimination of sidewalk gaps. Improvements to corner ramps are also federally required for pavement overlay projects.
Signal System and ITS Replacements and Upgrades Scottsdale currently operates 318 traffic signals and 175 ITS cameras, all with limited lifespans for equipment and structures. Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) communications equipment and traffic control room requirements must also be upgraded over time. In addition, changes in technology, design standards and citizen expectations (including bicycle detection and emergency vehicle preemption) can affect how the signal system is managed and maintained.
Streetlight Replacement and Maintenance Scottsdale is responsible for close to 9,000 streetlights, all with limited lifespans for equipment and structures.
Traffic Signals Install new signals that have met warrants or perform major signal renovations at up to four intersections per year.
Intersection and Roadway Corridor Safety Improvements Scottsdale prepares a citywide collision report every two years, and the data is used to prioritize locations to conduct roadway safety assessments. The assessments often identify long-term capital improvement recommendations. Only a small number of these intersection improvements qualify for federal grants.
Transit Stop Improvements Construct new or renovate existing transit shelters and bus stop pads and furnishings. There are currently close to 600 bus stops in the city, of which 197 have shelters.
Sidewalks Install missing gaps and/or renovate short segments in the sidewalk system. Particular focus is given to locations near schools and/or along transit routes.
Bikeways Install missing gaps and/or renovate short segments in the shared use path network. Install, update or renovate path or bike-lane striping.
Trails Construct new trails or install missing gaps in the trail network. Update or renovate existing trail surfaces and signage.
Neighborhood Traffic Management The city works with neighborhoods to remediate traffic speed and cut-through concerns using an adopted policy.
LED Conversion for Streetlights Complete a citywide conversion of nearly 10,000 high pressure sodium streetlights to energy efficient LED lights. The project will also evaluate smart lighting management systems to provide insights into power usage and remote diagnostic and dimming capabilities.

Last Updated: May 20, 2024

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