MAG 2025 Regional Active Transportation Plan

Rio Reimagined Active Transportation Study

In September 2023, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council approved the Regional Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Investment Plan (RSTIIP). The RSTIIP guides how funding from the half-cent transportation sales tax (Proposition 479) will be invested over the next 20 years, including $800 million dedicated to active transportation projects like sidewalks, bike lanes, and trails—averaging $40 million annually starting in 2027.

This funding provides an exciting opportunity to refresh the 2020 Regional Active Transportation Plan by creating a more comprehensive vision for active transportation that reflects the unique characteristics and needs of our diverse regional communities. Guided by public input, jurisdictions across the region are collaborating to provide context specific measures that support a connected regional active transportation network. Priority projects identified through this process will be supported with RSTIIIP transportation funding providing implementation funding for the design and construction of priority projects.   

The goal of the MAG Regional Active Transportation Plan (ATP) is to establish a transportation vision that supports a more connected, safe, and active region. The ATP creates options for how people choose to move around the region, promotes active lifestyles, and helps meet the needs of those who rely upon active transportation the most.  

Study Objectives

  1. Establish a regional active transportation vision   
  1. Identify and prioritize Regionally Significant, Subregional, and Local Active Transportation Projects ​ 
  1. Develop an Active Transportation & Non-Motorized Infrastructure Network Program to allocate RSTIIP funding to qualifying projects ​ 
  1. Establish a Performance Metric Framework to track implementation progress after the MAG ATP is completed  

What is Active Transportation?

Family Walking on Multipath

 

Every time we walk, bike, roll, or ride a micromobility device like an e-scooter, we are using active transportation. Nearly everyone uses an active way of travelling at some point in their day whether that be a commute to work, school, to run errands, or exercise.  Active transportation plans focus on these forms of travel and define policies, routes, and design elements that can improve safety and ease of travel when someone chooses or relies upon active ways of travel. Improving our active transportation network ultimately provides residents with a choice in how they choose to travel.   

 

Project Timeline

February 2025 – July 2026

Public Engagement

The character and direction of the new MAG ATP will reflect the experiences and needs of our region’s residents.  To accomplish this, the engagement approach is organized in three phases:   

Phase 1: The first round of public input will be essential in developing the project’s vision, goals, and objectives. Community members will be asked to provide feedback on active transportation project possibilities and contribute their concerns and experiences. Engagement will guide the types of trips and preferred destinations that can be supported through the plan.  

Phase 2: During the second phase of engagement, the public will weigh in on initial recommendations and implementation programs and have the opportunity to help finalize regionally significant corridors and refine proposed strategies. 

Phase 3: The final phase of engagement will present a draft version of the plan to allow community members to voice feedback before it is finalized.  

Engage with the Project Team:

We want to hear from you! We’ll be attending community events around the region, so please continue to check this section for in-person and virtual opportunities to engage with the project team.

Contacts
Transportation Planning Project Manager
Kay Bork