Project Overview
This project is intended to identify bicycle and pedestrian improvements for Third and Fifth avenues north of McDowell Road. Making these types of improvements north of McDowell Road would help extend the bicycle and pedestrian improvements that are currently under design for Third and Fifth avenues south of McDowell Road. The scope for this design project includes a traffic analysis, an assessment to provide sidewalk connectivity, an assessment of minor area drainage concerns at three local streets, traffic signal modifications at Thomas Road and McDowell Road and the development of bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements.
Project Location
Project Schedule
Planning: Spring 2017 - Fall 2018
Design: Fall 2019 - Fall 2020
Construction: The construction timeline remains to be determined. Currently there are no funds budgeted for construction.
Project Information Resources
Shown below are the design concepts for 3rd and 5th avenues that were on display at the open house meeting held Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. These concepts were identified as part of the 3rd and 5th Avenues Mobility Assessment conducted in 2018 by the city of Phoenix in partnership with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG).
11/12/19 Open House Display Boards - Design Concepts (MAG Preferred Concepts)
3rd Avenue Design Concepts
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As part of the next steps for this project, the design team will analyze the MAG design concepts to determine their feasibility. Based on public input and the outcomes from the feasibility study the design team will identify possible design options for 3rd and 5th avenues. These design options will be made available for public input in spring of 2020.
In the meantime, we welcome your input to understand the outcomes you would like to see from this project. The intent of seeking your input on the concepts identified as part of the MAG Assessment is to understand what you do and/or do not like about each option.
Public Input Opportunties
Thank you for your interest in making our city streets safer and more livable. We welcome your comments and questions about the proposed improvements for this project.
Opportunities for public involvement will be made available
during the following design milestones:
15%
Design Completion - Spring 2020
60%
Design Completion - Summer 2020
90%
Design Completion - Winter 2020
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Project Contact
Email: 3rdAND5thAvenuesNorth@phoenix.gov
Phone Number: 480-281-1506
