Pima Road Improvements - McDowell to Via de Ventura

The City of Scottsdale, Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community, and Arizona Department of Transportation are working to improve Pima Road between McDowell Road and Via de Ventura.  A study began in May of 2007 and a variety of alternatives were discussed at public meetings. In May of 2009, three alternatives were presented at public meetings and received feedback from Scottsdale residents.

After significant analysis, Alternative B has been identified as the recommended alternative for the roadway plan and was presented at public meetings in October of 2009.  This alternative includes four 11' travel lanes, two 5' bike lanes, and a 14' median. Alternative B does not require additional purchase of land for right-of-way.

To see display boards presented at the public meetings, construction information and to sign up to receive project updates, please visit www.pimaroadprogress.com

Need for Project
The project is being developed based on the need to improve the operational characteristics of Pima Road. The following needs have been identified:

• Accommodate current and future traffic generators:
• Local traffic generators – businesses, stores, schools, offices and neighborhoods
• Regional traffic generators – Pima Freeway
• Mitigate safety concerns associated with left turn movements
• Consolidate access points along the corridor
• Meet City of Scottsdale and Salt River Pima – Maricopa Indian Community general plans recommendations

Project objectives

The purpose of the study is to develop a Design Concept Report (DCR) for Pima Road from McDowell Road on the south to 90th Street at Via Linda on the north. This report will identify and address many of the issues affecting the Pima Road Corridor, such as:

• Increasing traffic flows
• Improve north-south circulation
• Improve business access
• Accommodate multi-modal access (bus, bikes, etc)
• Enhance corridor character
• Safeguard adjacent neighborhoods and community resources

The study will also result in the production of an environmental document that will study and evaluate the following environmental conditions, among others:

• Social
• Economics
• Natural Resources
• Cultural Resources
• Air Quality
• Noise

Funding
As part of funding from the voter approved valley-wide 2004 Regional Transportation Plan (Proposition 400), an agreement was made among the City of Scottsdale (COS), the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC), and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to conduct an environmental study of the Pima Road corridor and to develop a design concept for possible improvements to Pima Road.