The Coalition recently received a letter notifying us that the City of Mesa, in association with ADOT and the FHWA, will begin a project in January 2011 to provide accommodation for bicyclists and pedestrians on Dobson Road between Broadway and Main Streets. This project will also improve local non-motorist connectivity to a Metro Light Rail station just to the NE of the project location. The City of Mesa is inviting comment by August 20, 2010 to Johnida Dockens (480-894-5477, jdockens@acstempe.com).
The project will include:
- Widening of Dobson Road in that area.
- Creation of five foot width (minimum) bike lanes.
- Median turn-lanes (which reduce incursions into bike lanes by motorists).
- Functional and aesthetic improvements (e.g. relocate drainage inlets to facilitate above).
The CAzB does participate in project review of many projects such as this via the Maricopa Association of Governments Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee, and has a role in that process as a non-voting but commenting member of that body. MAG Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee meetings (generally monthly at the MAG offices in Phoenix) are open to the public, and include a period for public comment and questions at the beginning of the meeting.
Bob Beane, President
Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists
The 2010 theme is Riding (Safely) With Friends. Join The CAzB, Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club and other friends for this great ride. The routes are 100K, 35 miles and a new intermediate route (“tbd”) through Carefree and scenic vista’s North in the Tonto National Forest, Pinnacle Peak and up to Sears Kay Ruins. The Start/Finish is near AJ’s market at Pima and Pinnacle Peak Rd. Your entry fee will include a ride map, 2-3 rest stops, and a Bar-B-Que meal at the finish.
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