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1	NEIGHBORHOOD CONVERSATIONS
2	The Grant Road Improvement Plan Five miles between Oracle and Swan Largest new Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) project, six travel lanes $166 Million budgeted for planning, design, construction, right-of-way Planning: 2007-09 Construction: 2013-2018
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5	Grant Road Planning Schedule Project start: April 24, 2007 Project duration: 24-28 months Maintain a steady pace of translating decisions into planning concepts Allow some flexibility to address unanticipated issues
6	Plan Goals Improve travel efficiency, connectivity & safety for all transportation modes Enhance urban & economic vitality & sense of place Incorporate design sensitivity & environmental principles within the unique context of the Sonoran Desert Demonstrate innovation & best practices for future roadway development
7	Using Context Sensitive Solutions in the Grant Road Improvement Plan
8	Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) Involves the public early and often Incorporates community values Enhances the livability and environment of the area Improves safety and mobility for all transportation modes Encourages flexibility in design
9	CSS Includes Sustainability & Green Infrastructure “Green Streets” Principles Rethinking role of streets in managing runoff Achieving transportation and environmental needs
10	CSS Outcomes Long range vision Shared understanding Full range of alternatives Enhancements to community, environment, and transportation Clear assessment of trade-offs Innovative solutions
11	CSS Encourages Flexible Design - Interpretation of guidelines to balance all modes and accommodate economic development Sound rationalization of design decisions Most effective areas of flexibility: Design speed Widths Design vehicles
12	Changing Road & Context Existing– an arterial street
13	Changing Road & Context Potential with CSS – a boulevard
14	Roadside Design – Provide a Buffer without Parking
15	Roadside Design – Provide a Buffer without Parking
16	Intersections Where All the Modes Meet
17	Intersections Where All the Modes Meet
18	Combining Streets to Balance Through Traffic & Local Access Multi-way Boulevards Through traffic in the middle Local Access Lanes to the sides
19	Combining Streets to Balance Through Traffic & Local Access Multi-way Boulevards Through traffic in the middle Local Access Lanes to the sides
20	Opportunity Sites for Revitalization Existing Condition
21	Opportunity Sites for Revitalization Street Improvements Only
22	Opportunity Sites for Revitalization Change in Street Design Supports Change in Context
23	Public Involvement Principles Clarity, Efficiency, Accuracy Open, Honest, Visible, Inclusive Multiple Opportunities for Input & Comment Create Shared Understanding
24	Grant Road Improvement Plan Public Involvement Process
25	Feedback Loop
26	Public Involvement Open Houses & Workshops Community Conversations Small Group Meetings Mobile Resource Center Info-on-the-Go Surveys Presentations
27	Public Involvement Feedback & Conversation in 3 Phases Visioning Phase Roadway Alignment Alternatives Phase Roadway, Streetscape, Land-Use & Revitalization Phase
28	Thank You