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Project 7State Route 79

Sedona area, Arizona

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SR 179 Originally constructed during 1930s Serves scenic red rock corridor

Tourist, recreational attraction Issues and project needs

Congestion Safety

Tourists stopping on road at vistas Sight distance limitations Limited shoulders Few turn lanes

Diverse contexts Urban Rural Suburban Highly scenic landscapes

Source: http://www.scenic179.com/

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Getting Started

Initial ADOT design opposed Citizens Agencies

Low public trust of ADOT ADOT initiated CSS process in late 1990s

7 jurisdictions Addressed issues, objectives

Provide natural vistas

Accommodate pedestrians, bikes

Maintain traffic flow during constructionPhotos: Red rocks and recreation along SR 179.

CSS Process Public outreach program Public education forums Multiple charrettes

Participants Stakeholders Public Advocates Environmentalists

Topics Tours, general desired characteristics, core values Design charrettes Extensive public interaction Selection of desired alternative

Design Advisory Panel Agencies Community volunteers Four design sections

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Design Features

Dedicated turn lanes Roundabouts

Capacity Speed management

Bike, pedestrian paths Scenic pullovers, overlooks 4-16 foot raised medians Bifurcated lanes within Coconino National Forest

Alternating passing lanes

Construction sequencing to avoid congestion Contractor incentives to reduce duration in central

Sedona Wildlife underpass

Source: http://www.scenic179.com/

Design Features (cont.)

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Source: http://www.scenic179.com/