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Regional Transportation Authority

Contacts
Project Manager
Michael Graham
(520) 791-4371
michael.graham@tucsonaz.gov
Committed to keeping Tucson on the go.

Kolb/Sabino Canyon Road Connection

The City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT) is currently in the Conceptual Design Phase of the proposed connection of Sabino Canyon Road with Kolb Road. The proposed addition to Sabino Canyon Road would extend south from Tanque Verde Road, near the northern boundary of Morris K. Udall Regional Park, across the Pantano Wash to Kolb Road, approximately one-quarter mile north of Speedway Boulevard. This project is part of the $2.1 billion, 20-year Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) plan that was approved by voters in May 2006. Additional funding will be provided through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

During Phase One, Data Gathering, the project team focused on engaging the public at its first public meeting to gather input. During that phase, a community-based Task Force was selected to help guide project development. Additionally, the project team gathered technical data needed for the subsequent design phases. Surveys were conducted in the project area and exploratory drilling took place at the landfill. Initial environmental data gathering also took place during this phase. The project has now moved into Phase Two, Conceptual Design.

Improvements included in the RTA plan:

  • Four-lane roadway
  • Bike lanes
  • Sidewalks

Schedule:

  • Phase One: Data Gathering (Completed)
    • First public meeting held September 10, 2009 (136 members of the public attended)
    • Surveying and data gathering
  • Phase Two: Conceptual Design and Environmental Assessment (Complete - 2010)
    • Task Force meetings to garner additional input from residents, businesses and park representatives - First Task Force meeting held November 19, 2009 (eight Task Force members attended)
    • Public meetings to present project information and gather input - next public meeting is scheduled for February 10, 2010
    • Environmental Assessment
    • Traffic Engineering and Drainage Reports
    • Design Concept Report and 30 percent plans
  • Phase Three: Final Design (Complete - spring 2011)
    • 75, 90 and 100 percent project plans
    • Additional meetings with the public
  • Construction of this project is designated in the RTA play to begin spring 2011

Contact Information:

Michael Graham; Project Manager; TDOT; Michael.graham@tucsonaz.gov;
520-791-4371

Kevin Thornton; Project Manager; Psomas; kthornton@psomas.com;
520-292-2300

Scott Stapp; Environmental Consultant; HDR; scott.stapp@hdrinc.com; 520-584-3670

Jan Gordley, Gordley Design Group, Public Involvement; jan@gordleydesign.com;
520-327-6077

Korinne DeJesus, Gordley Design Group, Public Involvement; korinne@gordleydesign.com;
520-327-6077

Documents:

  • Comment Summary pdf (Feb 2010)
  • Draft Meeting Summary 01/26/10 Task Force Meeting pdf (Jan 2010)
  • Public Meeting Presentation pdf (Feb 2010)
  • Sabino Extenstion Map pdf (Feb 2010)
  • Fact Sheet pdf (Feb 2010)
  • Public Meeting Notice pdf (Feb 2010)
  • Task Force Invitation Letter pdf (Jan 2010)
  • Meeting Summary 11/19/2009 Task Force Meeting pdf (Nov 2009)
  • Task Force Invitation Letter pdf (Nov 2009)
  • Comment Summary pdf (Sep 2009)
  • Meeting Summary pdf (Sep 2009)
  • Environmental Assessment pdf
  • Right of Way/Bridge Map pdf
  • Typical Section Map pdf
  • Map pdf
  • Citizens Oversight Committee Application pdf
  • Public Meeting Notice pdf (Sep 2009)
  • Public Meeting Presentation pdf (Sep 2009)

If you require an accommodation or materials in accessible format
or require a foreign language interpreter or materials in a language other
than English, call TDOT at (520) 791-4371.

City of Tucson Department of Transportation
201 N. Stone Avenue, 6th Floor, North Wing
POB 27210, Tucson, Arizona 85726-7210
(520) 791-4371| (520) 791-5641 fax
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