Study Background
The Town of San Tan Valley is located in the southeastern portion of the Phoenix metropolitan area within northern Pinal County and serves as an important regional connection point between the urbanized areas of Maricopa County and the growing communities of Pinal County. With an estimated population exceeding 100,000 residents, San Tan Valley is one of the largest and fastest-growing communities in Pinal County and plays an increasingly important role in the regional transportation network.
The San Tan Valley Transportation Area Master Plan (TAMP) presents significant opportunities to proactively establish a coordinated and context-sensitive transportation system that supports future growth, economic development, and quality of life. The Town is uniquely positioned to create a long-term transportation vision that integrates roadway planning, multimodal connectivity, land use coordination, and regional mobility needs into a unified framework. The TAMP will provide the foundation for that effort by identifying transportation priorities, establishing a roadway classification framework, and developing implementation strategies that support the Town’s long-term vision and future development patterns.
Once complete, the San Tan Valley TAMP will establish clear priorities, cost estimates, and policies to guide decision-making, ensuring that San Tan Valley’s transportation system meets current needs while preparing for future demands. It will serve as a guiding framework for capital improvement planning, development review, and grant funding applications.