I-10 Phoenix-Tucson Bypass Study MAG Transportation Policy Committee December 12, 2007.

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MAG Transportation Policy MAG Transportation Policy CommitteeCommittee

December 12, 2007December 12, 2007

I-10 Phoenix-TucsonBypass Study

Study MissionStudy Mission

To make a preliminarypreliminary assessment of the need for and feasibility of a new transportation corridor that would

provide an alternative to I-10.


I-10 Bypass Study Area


Study ProcessStudy Process

• Public Meetings in May (4 locations)

• Stakeholder Interviews (42)

• Field Tour in September

• Preliminary Findings to State Transportation Board (November 5)

• Public Meetings in Nov/Dec (7 locations)


Themes of Stakeholder and Themes of Stakeholder and Public ResponsesPublic Responses

• Substantial city/county support for I-10 bypass• Concern about promoting growth in San Pedro and

Aravaipa valleys• Concern about impacts to environmentally sensitive

lands and wildlife• Concern about impact on developed and entitled lands• Promote travel by rail• Growth may not occur• Focus all improvements on existing transportation

corridors


Is There a Need for an Alternative Is There a Need for an Alternative Route for I-10?Route for I-10?

Arizona’s population is expected to continue to increase to between 13 and 16 million by 2050.

There will be extensive traffic congestion on I-10 in Phoenix and Tucson areas even with all planned improvements.

Due to economic globalization, truck traffic is expected to increase faster than automobile traffic between metro areas.

Growth in Pinal County and to lesser extent in Graham and Cochise counties needs highway system.

No alternative to I-10 in southern Arizona.


Are There Feasible Are There Feasible Alternative Corridors?Alternative Corridors?

Avoid Indian Reservations.Avoid protected lands.Have minimal impact on urban

development and land “entitled” for development.

Able to constructed through terrain?Accommodate wildlife crossings and

other context sensitive features.


Corridor Alternatives andMajor Constraints


Basic FindingsBasic Findings

Improve I-10 to maximum extent reasonablePromote rail freight and passenger serviceSelect a corridor that is context sensitive to

environmental, social, urban, and transportation issues

Preserve the corridor for future useExplore long-term major funding sources


Next StepsNext Steps

• Present results to State Transportation Board

• Decide whether to proceed to next level of study

I-10 Phoenix-Tucson Bypass Study MAG Transportation Policy Committee December 12, 2007.

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