56th Street from Thomas Road to Camelback Road

Study and Project Background

Using a Design Assistance Grant provided by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), a study was conducted to develop a design concept for implementation of bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements on 56th Street from Thomas Road to Camelback Road in Phoenix (1.5 miles).

This community-driven project was initiated to develop a consistent corridor that puts the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists first, meets ADA standards, completes bicycle and pedestrian gaps along the corridor, addresses utilities and storm drainage issues, and provides opportunities for green infrastructure and enhanced landscape features that provide shade. The proposal also promotes safe routes to school connections. The development of a complete streets environment that includes a sense of place is the overarching goal.

Project Area Map Typical cross section for part of 56th Street

Virtual Public Meeting

The Street Transportation Department hosted a virtual public meeting via Webex on October 25, 2022 at 6 p.m., to discuss the design phase of the project. You can view the meeting below.

Roll Plot Showing 15% Design

Project Features

Proposed improvements include:

A 10-12' multi-use path for younger cyclists, school-age children, families and pedestrians
Providing a continuous multi-use bicycle and pedestrian path on both west and east side of 56th street for safety and connectivity
A 24" storm drain down 56th Street from Thomas Road to Camelback Road to improve drainage
Low-water use trees for shade adjacent to the sidewalk and multi-use path
Possible changes or improvements to the existing roundabout at Exeter Boulevard
Upgraded curb ramps and sidewalks to the latest ADA standards
Traffic calming features to mitigate speed and improve overall safety

Project Milestones

Phase 2 from Thomas Road to north of Indian School Road is funded for construction

Street Transportation is pursuing funding for Phase 1 from north of Indian School to Camelback Road

Apply for additional funding - Ongoing

Final design phase for the full project began in May 2022

Begin construction on Phase 2 - Fall 2024

Project Contacts

Project Hotline: 623-825-3444

Project e-mail: 56Street@phoenix.gov

Project Manager: Tariq Momika

Street Transportation Title VI and ADA Program
Title VI Notice to the Public and ADA Policy Statement

The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department hereby gives notice that it is the agency's policy to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title II of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. These federal statutes require that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or service the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department administers. More information regarding the Title VI program can be found at Street Transportation Title VI and ADA Program or email STR Title VI Program.

Updated August 2023

Virtual Public Meeting October 2022

Previous Public Input Opportunities

This project has included extensive community input. The Street Transportation Department held three well-attended open houses for the 56th Street Corridor Study to gather input from the community. Approximately 330 residents attended the meetings and gave vital input on issues, design elements and alternative roadway cross-sections.

Project information presented at Public Meeting No. 1 (June 20, 2018)

Project information presented at Public Meeting No. 2 (July 18, 2018)
Project information presented at Public Meeting No. 3 (September 26, 2018)

Pre-Design Study

Review the 56th Street from Camelback Road to Thomas Road Complete Street Study

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