El Paso And Southwestern Greenway
The El Paso and Southwestern Greenway will be a 6-mile long multi-use path for bicyclists and pedestrians. The pathway will extend along a corridor that was once used by the railroad, from north of downtown Tucson, through the City of South Tucson to the Kino Sports Complex. The new path will be car-free and will connect to other regional bikeways and to many of the neighborhoods that the path travels through.
In 2005, a preliminary concept plan for the Greenway was developed by the Drachman Institute at the University of Arizona. This document will provide guidance for the master planning process that is currently underway. Some of the objectives of the plan are to promote connectivity and recreation; coordinate with other active projects to ensure compatibility; reflect local/regional identity and character; celebrate local history; and serve as a catalyst for positive development.
The Greenway is documented in the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan, the City of Tucson General Plan, the Downtown Infrastructure Plan, the Regional Transportation Authority's transportation plan, the Eastern Pima County Trails Master Plan and the Parks, Open Space and Trails (PROST) plan. The cost for planning, design, right-of-way acquisition, site improvements, traffic devices and construction is estimated to cost $8 to $10 million.
Project Happenings
- The Design Concept for Greenway from Cushing to Simpson was developed by WSM Architects and Sage Landscape Architecture as part of their work on development of Tucson's downtown Fire Station
- February 24, 2009 Open House
Comments
The City of Tucson is interested in your ideas and concerns regarding this project. Please take a moment to note any comments you have regarding conceptual alignment for the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad Greenway.