Metro Phoenix Transit/Transportation Developments - Page 360

exit2lef · #**7181** Posted **Nov 21, 2019, 1:19 AM**

Update from Phoenix Spokes People:

Roosevelt Bike Lanes Update!

Here is the criteria the city plans to use in order to determine if the temporary bike lanes on Roosevelt will become permanent.

During the 30-day temporary trial of Option A, cameras and detection equipment will be placed to capture the following:

Driver behavior
Vehicle delays / backups
Bicycle counts
Vehicle speed
Traffic volumes

Staff will evaluate this information along with the feedback received at bike@phoenix.gov before deciding on and implementing the permanent striping configuration.

We need to make that bicycle count super high during the trial. Be on the lookout for an announcement of the trial start date.

In the meantime, as well as during the trial, please email Mayor Gallego, Councilperson Nowakowski and City of Phoenix Streets Department to let them know your preferences.

Contact Info:
Mayor Gallego: mayor.gallego@phoenix.gov
Councilperson Nowakowski: council.district.7@phoenix.gov
City of Phoenix Streets Department: bike@phoenix.gov

When you email Gallego or Nowakowski, please cc bike@phoenix.gov, so that they are aware of your preferences.

Yes We Can! Si Se Puede!

N830MH · #**7182** Posted **Nov 21, 2019, 5:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by muertecaza

For the rail nerds out there: they're doing the tie-in for the Tempe Streetcar to cross the light rail over the Christmas holidays.

https://www.progressiverailroading.c...project--59126

That's good progress. I just saw that. I went on the FB page. It's really coming along nicely!!

Prestige Worldwide · #**7183** Posted **Dec 5, 2019, 6:17 AM**

Heard from a source in ADOT that the South Mountain Freeway will open on Monday, December 23rd. There is a public event/community fair on to-be-opened freeway on Sat. 12/21, which bodes well for what I heard about the freeway opening soon after.

Obadno · #**7184** Posted **Dec 5, 2019, 3:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by Prestige Worldwide

Heard from a source in ADOT that the South Mountain Freeway will open on Monday, December 23rd. There is a public event/community fair on to-be-opened freeway on Sat. 12/21, which bodes well for what I heard about the freeway opening soon after.

The freeway is open now all the way to 17th ave I have to drive that way to visit the parents.

Its great it cuts off 10 minutes getting to Ahwatukke

CrestedSaguaro · #**7185** Posted **Dec 6, 2019, 2:50 AM**

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Originally Posted by Obadno

The freeway is open now all the way to 17th ave I have to drive that way to visit the parents.

Its great it cuts off 10 minutes getting to Ahwatukke

And it's pretty darn nice! Checked it out last weekend. Was surprised how much is already open!

CrestedSaguaro · #**7186** Posted **Dec 9, 2019, 10:29 PM**

I noticed yesterday while driving down Central there are a few spots that appear to have some minor work going on and also a vacant lot with construction equipment and fence sign reading, "South Central Light Rail Project".

Let the construction begin.

exit2lef · #**7187** Posted **Dec 9, 2019, 10:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by RonnieFoos

I noticed yesterday while driving down Central there are a few spots that appear to have some minor work going on and also a vacant lot with construction equipment and fence sign reading, "South Central Light Rail Project".

Let the construction begin.

Yes, I think I read that they're doing "utility exploration" in some spots. If there areas where utility locations are not believed to be reliably mapped, they have to do some digging to find where pipes and cables are. Once that reconnaissance is out of the way, then utility relocation can begin in places where necessary.

CrestedSaguaro · #**7188** Posted **Dec 9, 2019, 10:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by exit2lef

Yes, I think I read that they're doing "utility exploration" in some spots. If there areas where utility locations are not believed to be reliably mapped, they have to do some digging to find where pipes and cables are. Once that reconnaissance is out of the way, then utility relocation can begin in places where necessary.

I've gotta be honest. I expected more voices and lawsuits after the failed vote to stop the extension. It's been pretty darn quiet.

exit2lef · #**7189** Posted **Dec 9, 2019, 10:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by RonnieFoos

I've gotta be honest. I expected more voices and lawsuits after the failed vote to stop the extension. It's been pretty darn quiet.

I think the anti-rail movement splintered after the loss of Proposition 105 with different factions blaming one another and previously hidden coordination with Koch-backed groups exposed via leaked emails.

N830MH · #**7190** Posted **Dec 10, 2019, 1:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by exit2lef

I think the anti-rail movement splintered after the loss of Proposition 105 with different factions blaming one another and previously hidden coordination with Koch-backed groups exposed via leaked emails.

We heard enough already! No more voting on light rail extension. Leave the light rail alone! STOP FILE LAWSUITS! NO MORE FILE LAWSUITS! IT'S OVER!

CrestedSaguaro · #**7191** Posted **Dec 10, 2019, 3:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by N830MH

We heard enough already! No more voting on light rail extension. Leave the light rail alone! STOP FILE LAWSUITS! NO MORE FILE LAWSUITS! IT'S OVER!

Relax

CrestedSaguaro · #**7192** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 5:45 PM**

Was checking out some of the Google street views on Central and found one that is still showing the track getting built down Central Ave in front of the Viad Tower. You can pretty much get right on the track with the street view. Thought I would share:

https://www.google.com/maps/@33.4682...!7i3328!8i1664

Obadno · #**7193** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 6:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by RonnieFoos

Was checking out some of the Google street views on Central and found one that is still showing the track getting built down Central Ave in front of the Viad Tower. You can pretty much get right on the track with the street view. Thought I would share:

https://www.google.com/maps/@33.4682...!7i3328!8i1664

In the upper left corner there is a little clock you can set all the street views going back 10years

biggus diggus · #**7194** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 6:10 PM**

You can also use the maricopa county historical gis to see what things used to look like, albeit not in street view.

https://gis.maricopa.gov/GIO/Histori...ial/index.html

CrestedSaguaro · #**7195** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 6:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Obadno

In the upper left corner there is a little clock you can set all the street views going back 10years

Did not know that. How fun! Thanks Obadno!

Obadno · #**7196** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 6:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by RonnieFoos

Did not know that. How fun! Thanks Obadno!

Yeah its great for looking at progress, go check out 3rd street and Roosevelt or Central and Van Buren and jump back and forth between 2007 and 2019

Obadno · #**7197** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 7:53 PM**

I am hearing rumors that the Loop 202 will be open on Friday?

Can anyone confirm?

exit2lef · #**7198** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 8:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Obadno

I am hearing rumors that the Loop 202 will be open on Friday?

Can anyone confirm?

I thought it was Saturday, 12/21, after the community event to celebrate it.

CrestedSaguaro · #**7199** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 8:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by Obadno

I am hearing rumors that the Loop 202 will be open on Friday?

Can anyone confirm?

Could be more sections opening? The Ahwatukee side is open for a good 8 miles or so.

biggus diggus · #**7200** Posted **Dec 11, 2019, 8:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by exit2lef

I thought it was Saturday, 12/21, after the community event to celebrate it.

According to news outlets the event has been cancelled.

https://kjzz.org/content/1344351/loo...en-later-month