Title
Acquisition of Real Property for Traffic Signal Improvements at Four North Phoenix Intersections (Ordinance S-51066)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to acquire all real property and related property interests required by donation, purchase within the City's appraised value, or by the power of eminent domain for traffic signal improvements at four north Phoenix intersections. Further request to authorize dedication of the necessary land rights to public use for right-of-way or sidewalk purposes via separate recording instrument. Additionally, request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The acquisition of real property is required to facilitate the construction of positive offset left-turn lanes and enhanced traffic signaling. The intersection upgrades will improve traffic flow, reduce the likelihood of crashes, and provide a secure passage for pedestrian safety. Improvements include striping, new signal poles, longer signal mast arms to reach offset left-turn lanes, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant pedestrian ramps, signals, and push buttons.
The intersections to be improved are located at:
- N. 51st Avenue and W. Union Hills Drive
- N. 19th Avenue and W. Bell Road
- N. Cave Creek Road and E. Bell Road
- N. 32nd Street and E. Greenway Road
The parcels affected by this project and included in this request are identified in Attachment A.
Financial Impact
Funding is available in the Highway Safety Improvement Program budget.
Location
The four intersections being improved are located in:
- N. 51st Ave. and W. Union Hills Drive - Council District: 1
- N. 19th Ave. and W. Bell Road - Council Districts: 1 and 3
- N. Cave Creek Road and E. Bell Road - Council Districts: 2 and 3
- N. 32nd Street and E. Greenway Road - Council Districts: 2 and 3
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Inger Erickson and the Street Transportation and Finance departments.