This community-driven project was initiated to develop a consistent corridor that puts the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists first, meets ADA standards, completes bicycle and pedestrian gaps along the corridor, addresses utilities and storm drainage issues, and provides opportunities for green infrastructure and enhanced landscape features that provide shade. The proposal also promotes safe routes to school connections. The development of a complete streets environment that includes a sense of place is the overarching goal.
56th Street from Thomas Road to Camelback Road Project
Using a Design Assistance Grant provided by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), a study was conducted to develop a design concept for implementation of bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements on 56th Street from Thomas Road to Camelback Road in Phoenix (1.5 miles).
Project Details
Proposed improvements include:
- A 10-12' multi-use path for younger cyclists, school-age children, families and pedestrians
- Providing a continuous multi-use bicycle and pedestrian path on both west and east side of 56th street for safety and connectivity
- A 24" storm drain down 56th Street from Thomas Road to Camelback Road to improve drainage
- Low-water use trees for shade adjacent to the sidewalk and multi-use path
- Possible changes or improvements to the existing roundabout at Exeter Boulevard
- Upgraded curb ramps and sidewalks to the latest ADA standards
- Traffic calming features to mitigate speed and improve overall safety
Project Milestones
- Phase 2 from Thomas Road to north of Indian School Road is funded for construction
- Street Transportation is pursuing funding for Phase 1 from north of Indian School to Camelback Road
- Apply for additional funding - Ongoing
- Final design phase for the full project began in May 2022
- Begin construction on both phases in fall 2025
This project has included extensive community input. The Street Transportation Department held three well-attended open houses for the 56th Street Corridor Study to gather input from the community. Approximately 330 residents attended the meetings and gave vital input on issues, design elements and alternative roadway cross-sections.
Street Transportation Title VI and ADA Program Title VI Notice to the Public and ADA Policy Statement
The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department hereby gives notice that it is the agency's policy to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title II of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. These federal statutes require that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or service the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department administers. More information regarding the Title VI program can be found at Street Transportation Title VI and ADA Program or email STR Title VI Program.