Tempe is getting roughly $12 million in federal funds to make a nearly 4-mile stretch of Baseline Road safer for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians alike.
The money will bring enhancements like dedicated turn lanes, marked bike lanes and high-visibility crosswalk striping.
Arizona Congressman Greg Stanton, a Democrat, said the planned improvements will address a critical need on the local level.
“This has been a very dangerous stretch of road,” said Stanton. “There have been 35 fatal accidents just in the last few years, including seven fatal accidents involving pedestrians.”
Stanton said the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law represents a significant national investment, but securing the funds wasn’t easy.
“This wasn’t a giveaway,” he said. “This was a competitive grant program that Tempe was successful at because of the quality of their proposal.”
Stanton praised the city’s Vision Zero plan, adding that infrastructure investments are essential because they facilitate daily life for Arizonans who rely on a variety of ways to get around.
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Photo radar is back in Phoenix. The city announced recently it’s installing 17 cameras at various locations known for speed-related crashes. Another eight will be in school zones. -
The Arizona Department of Transportation is planning a pavement rehabilitation project along roughly 10 miles of State Route 51 — stretching from the Interstate 10 to Shea Boulevard. -
Speed cameras will be back in Phoenix next month as part of the city’s road safety action plan adopted in 2022.
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In late February, 17 speed-monitoring cameras will be placed at various spots throughout the city. Just over half of those will rotate locations every six months to monitor corridors known for speed-involved crashes.
