Public Engagement
The public engagement process will be organized around three workshop series that occur throughout the study timeline. These include the following:
- Workshop Series #1: Project Vision and Goals
Introduce the project; define the vision and goals; identify opportunities and constraints; and gather input on facilities, amenities, elements, and connectivity.
- Workshop Series #2: Project Alignment and Connections
Review the proposed project alignment, community connections, and recommended facilities, amenities, and project elements.
- Workshop Series #3: Strategic Action Plan and Draft Report Review
Review draft recommendations, including implementation strategies, actions, responsibilities, priorities, timelines, and cost estimates, categorized as short-, mid-, and long-term.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT STUDY
The Public comment period on the draft study is now open from October 6 to November 4.
Visit MAGRioActive.com to review the draft trail alignment along the Salt and Gila rivers and walk through details of the study. The 90-mile draft alignment was developed over a 20-month study process, incorporating comments from hundreds of stakeholders in coordination with six municipalities, two Native nations, unincorporated Maricopa County, and ASU Rio Reimaged.
The draft study is presented as an interactive website where you can provide comments using the built-in survey tool at MAGRioActive.com or send an email directly to [email protected]
Study Objectives
- Corridor-wide Connectivity
- Community Connections
- Trail Alignment
- Project Coordination