Scottsdale/Rural Road LINK Project Definition Study
Background
Scottsdale/Rural Road is identified as a high capacity transit (HCT) corridor in the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Transportation Plan originally adopted by voters in 2004. There have been numerous studies since that time which have developed and evaluated HCT alternatives to enhance and improve transit services on Scottsdale Road. The most recent is the Scottsdale/Rural Road Alternatives Analysis (AA) Study prepared in 2011. That study recommended Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on Scottsdale/Rural Road, operating in mixed traffic between the Tempe Transportation Center and the Thunderbird Road park-and-ride, with a future potential extension to Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard.
Description of the Study
The Scottsdale/Rural Road LINK Project Definition Study is a follow-up to the 2011 AA Study and is being undertaken to determine how BRT service can be implemented on Scottsdale/Rural Road, including
- the length and exact location of the route
- where the stops could be located
- how many and what kind of buses could be used
- what could be the hours of service and frequency.
Another important aspect of this study is evaluating how this potential service will coordinate with other existing and planned transit service, including local and express bus routes and light rail.
The Scottsdale/Rural Road LINK Project Definition Study is expected to be complete by late 2013/early 2014. If the results of this study receive local and regional approval, the project would then be carried forward into preliminary design, final design, and construction/implementation.
Public Involvement
Public comment is a critical component of this project and will be solicited throughout the process. Please visit the project website at valleymetro.org for up-to-date information on meetings and study progress.
For additional information or to be added to the Scottsdale/Rural Road LINK Project Definition Study distribution list, please contact Lisa Procknow, Community Outreach Coordinator, at 602.495.8213 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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