Pima Road Corridor Study

The purpose of the Pima Road Corridor Study is to better understand travel characteristics and potential roadway improvements to improve capacity along Pima Road between Las Piedras and Cave Creek Road. The study will help the City of Scottsdale and the Town of Carefree gain a better understanding of transportation needs along the study corridor and provide a strategic implementation plan for this section of Pima Road to support projected growth. The Study will establish recommendations for the roadway type, number of travel lanes, right-of-way (R/W) needs, recommended intersection geometry and control, and general alignment required to accommodate both pedestrian and bicycle facilities based on current and future traffic volumes. This study will establish near and long-term solutions for each of these project features.

The initial study goals and objectives shown below will be further refined throughout the study in coordination with MAG and the jurisdictional agencies.

1. Identify current and future multimodal traffic demands and corresponding transportation facility needs;
2. Obtain consensus on the envisioned roadway facility type, intersection configurations, and cross-section from agency and public stakeholders;
3. Determine a preliminary roadway alignment and R/W limits; and
4. Coordinate with stakeholders and the public to develop consensus-driven study recommendations.