The City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) seeks the public’s input on the recently released Bicycle Boulevard Mater Plan draft. The estimated cost of completing the entire bicycle boulevard network in Tucson is $31.7 million or approximately $165,000 per mile.
A public open house to review and comment on the draft plan is scheduled for:
- Thursday, August 4, 2016
- 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Ward 6 Council Office
- 3202 E. First St.
At the open house there will be informal presentations at 4:30 p.m. and at 5:30 p.m. For those unable to attend the open house, the draft plan is available for public review and comment via the TDOT website at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/projects/bicycle-boulevards through Friday, August 26, 2016.
TDOT has identified 193 miles of future bicycle boulevards along 64 residential corridors in a recently released Bicycle Boulevard Master Plan draft.
Bicycle boulevards are residential streets designed to prioritize bicycling and enhance conditions for walking. Bicycle boulevards support several community values including improving the health of Tucsonans, promoting safer streets, stimulating the economy, and enhancing the Sonoran Desert environment.
The Bicycle Boulevard Master Plan will guide the implementation of the network. The plan includes:
- A summary of the history, current conditions, and benefits of bicycle boulevards in Tucson
- Design guidance for the construction of bicycle boulevards
- Conceptual plans and cost estimates for each bicycle boulevard corridor
- A prioritized list of bicycle boulevard projects
- A description of the implementation process