Cobre Valley comprehensive transportation study

              Cobre Valley
Comprehensive
Transportation
Study
Final Report
April 2013
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 1
Purpose of the Study ................................................................................................................................. 1
Study Objectives ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Study Process .............................................................................................................................................. 2
2. EXISTING AND FUTURE CONDITIONS................................................................................................ 4
Existing Land Use and Socioeconomic Conditions ............................................................................... 4
Existing Transportation Conditions ....................................................................................................... 22
Future Socioeconomic Conditions ......................................................................................................... 47
Future Transportation Conditions ......................................................................................................... 49
3. EVALUATION OF TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................. 58
Transportation Issues Summary ............................................................................................................. 58
Evaluation Criteria and Process .............................................................................................................. 58
Roadway Improvement Options ............................................................................................................ 60
Evaluation of Transit and Non-Motorized Modes of Transportation.............................................. 63
4. COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN.................................................................................. 64
Short-Term Roadway Recommendations ............................................................................................. 64
Mid-Term Roadway Recommendations ................................................................................................ 82
Long-Term Roadway Recommendations ............................................................................................ 125
Transit Recommendations ..................................................................................................................... 145
Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail Facility Recommendations ................................................................. 145
Title VI Environmental Justice Population Implications .................................................................. 149
Community Outreach ............................................................................................................................. 149
5. TRANSPORTATION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION............................................................................... 150
Funding Sources ..................................................................................................................................... 150
Access Management ............................................................................................................................... 157
Implementation Actions ........................................................................................................................ 159
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LIST OF TABLES
2.1: Population and Housing Unit Growth Trends ..................................................................................... 5
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2.2: Study Area Schools and Colleges ............................................................................................................. 7
2.3: Study Area Socioeconomic Data Summary ........................................................................................... 8
2.4: Minority and Age 65 and Older Population Percentages ................................................................... 11
2.5: Mobility Limited and Below Poverty Level Population Percentages ................................................ 11
2.6: Arizona Game and Fish Endangered and Threatened Species ......................................................... 19
2.7: Study Area Pavement Conditions .......................................................................................................... 28
2.8: Study Area Bridge Conditions ................................................................................................................ 33
2.9: Fatal, Pedestrian, and Pedal Cyclist Crashes ......................................................................................... 39
2.10: Crashes – Top Seven Predominant Violation Types ........................................................................ 39
2.11: Projected Population and Occupied Housing Units ........................................................................ 47
2.12: Projected Employment .......................................................................................................................... 48
3.1: Transportation Improvement Evaluation Criteria ............................................................................. 58
4.1: Short-Term Roadway Recommendations ............................................................................................ 64
4.2: Mid-Term Roadway Recommendations ............................................................................................... 82
4.3: Long-Term Roadway Recommendations .......................................................................................... 125
4.4: Recommended CVCT Improvements ............................................................................................... 145
4.5: CVCT Capital Needs ............................................................................................................................ 146
5.1: Funding Sources ................................................................................................................................... 152
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LIST OF FIGURES
1.1: Study Process ............................................................................................................................................. 2
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1.2: Study Area .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1: Population Density by Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) ........................................................................... 6
2.2: Occupied Dwelling Units and Employment by TAZ ........................................................................... 9
2.3: Title VI Population Groups Comparison ............................................................................................. 10
2.4: Minority Population (Census Block) ..................................................................................................... 13
2.5: Elderly Population Density (Census Block) ......................................................................................... 14
2.6: Mobility Limited Population (Census Block Group) .......................................................................... 15
2.7: Below Poverty Population (Census Block Group) .............................................................................. 16
2.8: Environmental Overview ........................................................................................................................ 20
2.9: Environmental Concerns ........................................................................................................................ 21
2.10: Functional Classification ...................................................................................................................... 25
2.11: Number of Lanes .................................................................................................................................. 26
2.12: Speed Limits and Traffic Signal Locations ......................................................................................... 27
2.13: Pavement Conditions ............................................................................................................................. 30
2.14: Bridge Conditions.................................................................................................................................. 31
2.15: At-Grade Railroad Crossings ................................................................................................................ 32
2.16: Crash Trends from October 2006 – October 2011 .......................................................................... 34
2.17: Crash Locations ..................................................................................................................................... 36
2.18: Crash Density ......................................................................................................................................... 37
2.19: Crash Summary ...................................................................................................................................... 38
2.20: Level of Service ...................................................................................................................................... 41
2.21: Existing Daily Traffic Volumes ............................................................................................................ 43
2.22: Existing Level of Service ....................................................................................................................... 44
2.23: Existing Trail, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Facilities ................................................................................ 46 Final Report iv
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LIST OF FIGURES (CONTINUED)
2.24: Projected Population and Occupied Housing Units ......................................................................... 48
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2.25: 2015 No Build Daily Traffic Volumes ................................................................................................ 52
2.26: 2015 No Build Level of Service .......................................................................................................... 53
2.27: 2020 No Build Daily Traffic Volumes ................................................................................................ 54
2.28: 2020 No Build Level of Service ........................................................................................................... 55
2.29: 2030 No Build Daily Traffic Volumes ................................................................................................ 56
2.30: 2030 No Build Level of Service ........................................................................................................... 57
3.1: Transportation Issues ............................................................................................................................... 59
4.1: Cobre Valley Short-Term Improvements ............................................................................................. 66
4.2: Globe Area Short-Term Improvements ............................................................................................... 67
4.3: Miami Area Short-Term Improvements ............................................................................................... 68
4.4: Cobre Valley Mid-Term Improvements .............................................................................................. 86
4.5: Globe Area Mid-Term Improvements .................................................................................................. 87
4.6: Miami Area Mid-Term Improvements .................................................................................................. 88
4.7: Cobre Valley Long-Term Improvements ........................................................................................... 127
4.8: Globe Area Long-Term Improvements .............................................................................................. 128
4.9: Miami Area Long-Term Improvements ............................................................................................. 129
4.10: Cobre Valley Transit Services ............................................................................................................. 147
4.11: Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail Improvements ................................................................................... 148
5.1: Restructured SAFETEA-LU Programs under MAP-21 ................................................................... 151
5.2: Access Versus Mobility .......................................................................................................................... 157
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The Cobre Valley Comprehensive Transportation Study is a joint effort by the City of Globe, Town of Miami, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), Gila County, and the Central Arizona Governments (CAG). The purpose of the study is to develop a long-range multimodal transportation plan that addresses the most critical current and future transportation needs of the Cobre Valley region. The study was funded by the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) State Planning and Research Program and administered through ADOT’s Multimodal Planning Division.
Located approximately 80 miles east of Phoenix, Arizona, Cobre Valley is an important copper mining center in central Arizona. The Cobre Valley study area consists of approximately 160 square miles in Gila County, and includes the communities of Globe and Miami, which were originally established as mining camps for the area’s abundant copper mines. The study area is within the CAG planning area. CAG is one of the six Council of Governments (COGs) established by the Governor’s Executive Order 70-4 (1970) in an effort to create regional groupings for effective regional planning. Figure 1.2 shows the Cobre Valley study area boundary, which represents the limits of the Transportation Improvements Plan.
STUDY OBJECTIVES
The principal focus of this study is to develop a Transportation Plan that addresses safety and growth issues specific to the Cobre Valley area. With guidance from the municipal General Plans, interviews with members of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and other local stakeholders, the following objectives were identified for this study:
 Identify projects to preserve existing transportation infrastructure
• Pavement preservation
• Address structural and functional deficiencies of bridges
• For existing critical intersections, recommend operational improvements
• Identify safety improvements for intersections and roadways that have high crashes
 Identify low cost improvements
 Group projects when possible to reduce costs
 Identify pedestrian, bicycle, and trails needs
 Coordinate closely with the proposed Cobre Valley Transit Study
 Enhance traffic circulation
 Enhance connectivity between modes – vehicles, transit, pedestrian, bicycle, and trails
 Identify impacts of potential new roadways
 Prepare access management guidelines
 Identify funding sources and strategies
 Conduct a GIS Needs Assessment for the City of Globe
 Identify preliminary alignment and prepare schematic drawings for the Pinal Creek Corridor
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STUDY PROCESS
The study was guided by a TAC that included representatives from:
 City of Globe/Town of Miami
 Gila County
 ADOT – Multimodal Planning Division (MPD)
 ADOT – Globe District
 ADOT – Environmental Group
 ADOT – Communication and Community Partnerships (CCP)
 Central Arizona Governments (CAG)
The role of the TAC was to provide guidance, support, advice, suggestions, recommendations, and to perform document reviews throughout the study process. The study's process included developing two working papers to document study findings and conducting two public open houses to garner community input. Figure 1.1 illustrates the overall study process.
Working Paper 1: Existing and Future Conditions inventoried and analyzed the existing and future conditions in the study area, including existing transportation system deficiencies, issues, and needs. The first public open house was conducted in December 2011 to present existing and projected transportation conditions and issues. Working Paper 2: Draft Transportation Plan identified and prioritized improvement projects to address the needs and deficiencies identified in Working Paper 1. The second of two public open houses was held in September 2012 to present proposed roadway and multimodal transportation improvements.
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2.0 EXISTING AND FUTURE CONDITIONS
EXISTING LAND USE AND SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS
This section summarizes current land use, socioeconomic conditions, characteristics of the physical and natural environments, environmental justice population review (Title VI), and cultural resources within the study area.
Land Ownership Status
Privately owned land accounts for more than a third of all land within the study area. Other major landowners within the study area include:
Arizona State Land Department
(ASLD), shown in blue on the
right, covers three percent of the
study area.
 Bureau of Land Management
(BLM), shown in yellow on the
right, covers four percent of the
study area.
 Tonto National Forest, shown in
green on the right, covers
approximately 62 percent of the
study area.
Socioeconomic Conditions
Creating an inventory of the study area’s socioeconomic characteristics and understanding this data is a critical element for any transportation planning study. Socioeconomic data is one of the primary inputs to the travel demand modeling process used to forecast traffic volumes in the study area. Final Report 5
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COBRE VALLEY AREA
SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS
 Land Area: 160.2 square miles
 Population (Year 2010): 17,537
 Total Housing Units (Year 2010): 8,294
 Occupied Housing Units (Year 2010): 6,938
 Median Age: 45.5
 Principal Economic Activities: Mining and production of copper
* Source: 2010 U.S. Census Bureau
Population and Housing Unit Growth Trends
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the study area had a population of approximately 17,537 people. Since 2000, the study area has experienced a decrease in population (-4 percent); however, the total number of housing units has slightly increased from 8,000 to 8,294. The U.S. Census estimated that approximately 90 people left the Town of Miami while the City of Globe gained 90 residents. Table 2.1 lists the population and housing trends from 2000 to 2010.
TABLE 2.1: POPULATION AND HOUSING UNIT GROWTH TRENDS
Geographic Area
Population
Population Growth
Housing Units
Housing Units Growth
2000
2010
2000
2010
Study Area
18,322
17,537
-4.3%
8,003
8,294
3.6%
Gila County
51,335
53,597
4.4%
28,189
32,514
15.3%
State of Arizona
5,130,632
6,392,017
24.6%
2,189,189
2,844,526
29.9%
Source: 2000 U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 U.S. Census Bureau, Arizona Department of Commerce
As illustrated in Figure 2.1, the study area’s population is concentrated along US 60 in the Globe-Miami area. The Town of Miami’s population is largely located south of US 60, while the downtown core area has the highest population concentrations in Globe. Population is also highly concentrated in the Central Heights-Midland City area. Cobre Valley Comprehensive Transportation Study
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COBRE VALLEY EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW
Approximate Employment: 6,124
Major Employers (total employees):
 Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold (638)
 BHP Copper Inc. (300)
 Cobre Valley Community Hospital (245)
 Wal-Mart (230)
 B J Cecil Trucking Inc (200)
 Gila County Sheriff (150)
 Heritage Health Care Center (125)
 Gila County Jail (110)
 Globe High School (100)
 State Prison (100)
* Source: InfoUSA database
Employment Overview
Mining, production of copper, health care, correctional institutions, retail, and tourism are the primary economic drivers of the Cobre Valley area. The largest employment center within the region is the Miami mine, located north of US 60 near the Town of Miami. In addition, within the study area there are 12 schools and a community college: one preschool, three elementary schools, two intermediate schools, two high schools, two charter schools, one private school, one vocational or accommodation school, and one community college. Table 2.2 lists the schools and student enrollment within the study area.
TABLE 2.2: STUDY AREA SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
School
Students
Globe Unified School District
2,022
- Copper Rim Elementary School
762
- High Desert Middle School
516
- Globe High School
655
- Globe Education Center
89
Miami Unified School District
1,219
- Miami Preschool
46
- Las Lomas Elementary School
275
- Dr. Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School
369
- Miami Junior High School
190
- Miami High School
339
Destiny Charter School
246
Holy Angels School
159
Liberty High School
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Traffic Analysis Zones
Population, housing units, and various types of employment categories were inventoried for each Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) in the study area. TAZs are geographic subdivisions of the study area bounded by roads, political boundaries, and natural or man-made geographical constraints (such as rivers, washes, etc.). For this study, Jacobs developed a travel demand model that is used to estimate current and future traffic volumes on roadways in the study area. Table 2.3 summarizes the socioeconomic data utilized in the travel demand model. Figure 2.2 illustrates the occupied housing units along with employment estimates and distribution at the TAZ level. Furthermore, Appendix A in Working Paper 1 summarizes the population, housing units, and detailed employment information for each TAZ in the study area.
TABLE 2.3: STUDY AREA SOCIOECONOMIC DATA SUMMARY
Socioeconomic Data Variable
Units
Study Area Total
Population
Persons
17,537
Occupied Dwelling Units
Dwelling Units
6,915
Retail
Employees
1,586
Office
Employees
219
Service
Employees
1,586
Industrial
Employees
1,316
Public
Employees
950
Manufacturing
Employees
133
Elementary/Junior High School
Employees
180
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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
(TITLE VI) OVERVIEW
Percentage of Study Area Population:
Minority Population: 41.01%
Age 65 and Older Population: 18.57%
Mobility Limited: 13.58%*
Below Poverty: 14.47%*
Source:  2010 U.S. Census Bureau
*2000 U.S. Census Bureau
Environmental Justice Review (Title VI)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes require that individuals are not discriminated against based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability. Executive Order 12898 of Environmental Justice dictates that any programs, policies, or activities to be implemented are not to have disproportionately high adverse human health and environmental effects on minority populations. Environmental justice principles and procedures are followed to assure that transportation improvements do not adversely impact different socioeconomic groups. To assure that these policies are adhered to, a variety of possible alternatives should be developed and considered in order to make sure all groups are fairly represented in the amount and type of transportation services provided.
Protected populations considered in this analysis include: minority, elderly, low-income, and disabled populations. Figure 2.3 shows a graphical comparison of these protected populations in the study area, Gila County, and in Arizona. Table 2.4 summarizes the percentage of protected populations within the Cobre Valley study area, Gila County, and Arizona based on the 2010 U.S. Census. Updated 2010 U.S. Census data was unavailable for select protected population; therefore 2000 U.S. estimates were used to identify mobility limited and below poverty level populations. Table 2.5 outlines the mobility limited and below poverty level populations within the Cobre Valley study area, Gila County, and Arizona based on the 2000 U.S. Census.
FIGURE 2.3: TITLE VI POPULATION GROUPS COMPARISON
Source: 2010 U.S. Census, *2000 U.S. Census
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
Minority Population
Age 65 and Older Population
Mobility Limited (Age 16 -64)*
Below Poverty Level*
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TABLE 2.4: MINORITY AND AGE 65 AND OLDER POPULATION PERCENTAGES
Study Area
Gila County
State of Arizona
Total Pop
% of Total Population
Total Pop
% of Total Population
Total Pop
% of Total Population
Total Population
(Year 2010)
17,537
53,597
6,392,017
Minority Population
7,192
41.01%
18,229
34.14%
2,696,370
42.18%
Age 65 and Older Population
3,257
18.57%
12,450
23.23%
881,831
13.80%
Source: 2010 U.S. Census
TABLE 2.5: MOBILITY LIMITED AND BELOW POVERTY LEVEL POPULATION PERCENTAGES
Study Area
Gila County
State of Arizona
Total Pop
% of Total Population
Total Pop
% of Total Population
Total Pop
% of Total Population
Total Population
(Year 2000)
18,322
51,335
5,130,632
Mobility Limited
(age 16 - 64)
2,382
13.58%
7,231
14.09%
596,787
11.63%
Below Poverty Level
2,538
14.47%
8,752
17.05%
698,669
13.62%
Source: 2000 U.S. Census
Minority Population
Minority population consists of individuals who are members of the following population groups: Native American or Alaskan Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, other race, or two or more races. The 2010 U.S. Census estimates that within the study area 41.01% of the population is minority, with Hispanics as the largest minority group. Figure 2.4 illustrates the concentration of minority populations within the Cobre Valley study area.
Population Age 65 and Over
Elderly populations, persons who are over the age of 65, need to be addressed by Title VI and Executive Order 12898, Environmental Justice. The percentage of population over the age of 65 is at 18.6% which is lower than the countywide estimate of 23.2% and higher than the statewide estimate of 13.8%. Figure 2.5 displays the elderly population concentrations.
Mobility-Limited Population
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limited, which is higher than the statewide estimate of 11.6% but lower than the countywide estimate of 14.1%. Figure 2.6 shows the mobility-limited population concentrations in the study area.
Below Poverty Population
Below poverty populations is composed of individuals living in households that lie within a set of income thresholds which were established by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by family size and composition. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, 14.5% of the total population in the study area is below poverty, which is higher than statewide estimate of 13.6% but lower than the countywide estimate of 17.1%. Low-income households may rely on public transportation and services more than the general population; therefore, recognition of this group’s concentration centers is needed to determine transportation needs. Figure 2.7 illustrates the below poverty population concentrations.
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Environmental and Cultural Resources Overview
Inventory of the physical, natural, and cultural environment is an important component of the transportation planning process. When environmental conditions and concerns are reviewed in the early stages, transportation solutions can be developed to lessen the negative impacts on the natural environment. Figure 2.8 presents an environmental overview of the study area and Figure 2.9 illustrates environmental issues within the study area.
Environmental Overview
Vegetation:
Several types of vegetation exist within the study area; the most predominant vegetation types found are the Interior Chaparral and the Semidesert Grassland.
Water Features:
Major hydrological features in the area include the Miami Wash, Pinal Creek, Russell Gulch, and Bloody Tanks Wash. Additional minor hydrological features are located through the study area.
Wildlife:
The Arizona Wildlife Linkages Workgroup (AWLW) is a collaborative effort between ADOT and nine public and nonprofit organizations to identify large blocks of protected habitat, potential wildlife movement corridors, and factors that may disrupt these linkage zones. The AWLW developed the Arizona Wildlife Linkages Assessment, which identified wildlife habitat blocks and linkage zones that allow land managers and transportation planners to integrate wildlife needs into developments and land use plans. Wildlife habitat blocks are defined as large, contiguous areas of natural woodland with little or no human disturbance and are essential for maintaining a diverse and healthy population of wildlife. Wildlife linkage zones are areas of wildlife movement between habitat blocks. Approximately 65% of the study area is located within a habitat block, while linkage zones occupy 18% of the study area and follow the US 60 and SR 188 corridors.
Areas of Concern
Leaking Underground Storage Tanks:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines underground storage tanks as any tank and any underground piping connected to the tank that stores petroleum or hazardous substances. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has identified 10 priority-one leaking and 66 underground storage tanks in the study area. Priority leaking storage tanks are defined by the ADEQ as leaking underground storage tanks where leaks have been identified as impacting groundwater.
Impaired Waters:
According to the 2006/2008 303(d) Impaired Waters Report released by ADEQ, Pinto Creek which is located in the southwestern portion of the study area was deemed impaired under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act for non-attainment of the water quality standard for dissolved copper. Final Report 18
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Mines:
The Globe-Miami area has historically been one of Arizona’s premier mining districts, with 137 mines located within the study area. These mines consist of active and inactive mines, and include the Miami mine, the largest copper producer in the Globe-Miami mining area. Currently, an extensive reclamation program is underway among the mining companies in the area to remediate contaminated ground water downstream of the historic production sites.
Large Quantity Generators (LQG) of Waste:
As defined by the EPA, large quantity generators (LQG) generate more than 1,000 kilograms of hazardous waste per month. Currently there are two LQG’s located within the study area, the Miami Mine and the Qwest-Globe Central Office.
Active Municipal Solid
Waste Landfill:
The Russell Gulch Landfill is located south of the City of Globe along Russell Road. The Russell Gulch Landfill occupies approximately 87 acres between Globe and Miami and actively collects solid waste and recycles green waste, metal, batteries, oil, and tires.
Superfund:
The Pinal Creek Water Quality Assurance Revolving Fund (WQARF) Site occupies approximately 37.6 sq. miles, or 24%, of the study area. Currently, ADEQ is reviewing source control remedial investigations (RIs) and feasibility studies (FSs) at the copper mining facilities. In addition, source control remedial actions are being implemented at the copper mining facilities and a site-wide soils investigation is currently under review.
Air Quality:
Approximately 68% of the study area is located within a Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Maintenance area, with the primary source of sulfur dioxide pollution in the area being the Freeport-McMoRan Miami copper smelter. In addition, approximately 49% of the study area is within a Particle Matter (PM10) Nonattainment area, which is largely attributed to emissions from nearby copper mines and fugitive emissions from vehicular traffic.
High Risk Flood Prone Areas:
Flood zones are geographic areas that FEMA has defined according to varying levels of flood risk. Within the Cobre Valley study area, several areas are part of the FEMA defined “High Risk Flooding Areas”, which range from areas with a 1% annual chance of flooding to a 26% chance of flooding over the life of a 30-year mortgage.
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Endangered Species:
The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has identified several endangered species within the proximity of the planning area. Endangered and threatened species within the study area include the Arizona Hedgehog Cactus, Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, Mexican Spotted Owls, and the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. The study area also includes approximately 37.6 sq miles of critical habitat for the Mexican Spotted Owl, which may require special management consideration since this specific geographic area may be essential for the conservation of this threatened species. A full listing of endangered species within the study area is listed in Table 2.6.
TABLE 2.6: ARIZONA GAME AND FISH ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES
AZ Game & Fish Identified Species and Habitats within the Study Area
American Peregrine Falcon (SC)
Mexican Spotted Owl (T)
Arizona Alum Root (U)
Northern Gray Hawk (SC)
Arizona Hedgehog Cactus (E)
Pale Townsend's Big-Eared Bat (SC)
Arizona Myotis (SC)
Reticulate Gila Monster (U)
Bald Eagle - Sonoran Desert Population (T) (BGA)
San Carlos Wild-buckwheat (SC)
Bald Eagle - Winter Population (T) (BGA)
Sonoran Desert Tortoise (C )
Cave Myotis (SC)
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (E)
Golden Eagle (BGA)
Tonto Basin Agave (SC)
Lowland Leopard Frog (SC)
Yellow-billed Cuckoo (PS)
BGA = Included in the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
E = Endangered under the Endangered Species Act
T= Threatened under the Endangered Species Act
C = Candidate under the Endangered Species Act
PS = Partial Status under the Endangered Species Act
U = USFS Sensitive Species
S = BLM Sensitive Species
SC= Species of Concern to the US Fish and Wildlife Service
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EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
This section inventories major elements of the existing transportation system and documents the status/condition of each element. Major elements inventoried include bridges, pavement conditions, crashes, traffic conditions, roadway performance, and other modes of transportation in the study area.
Existing Roadway System
Major Roadways
The study area is comprised of a network of major arterial, collector, and local roadways. The following is a summary of characteristics of the major roadways that transverse the study area:
US 60:
 ADOT owned east-west highway that serves as a connection to the Phoenix metropolitan area in the west and to the White Mountains and New Mexico in the east.
 Provides local access to businesses and residential areas.
 Predominantly four-lane (two lanes in each direction) with one center turn lane or raised median through the study area. Road narrows to two-lanes (one in each direction) outside of the urban areas.
 From Plaza Avenue to Latham Boulevard in Miami, US 60 is four-lanes (two lanes in each direction) with on street parking available.
 Speeds range from 30 mph to 55 mph.
 Four traffic signals are located in the Town of Miami and nine traffic signals are located within the City of Globe.
SR 188:
 ADOT owned north-south minor arterial that serves local traffic and as a regional connection to Apache Trail, Theodore Roosevelt Lake, and SR 87.
 Two-lane (one lane in each direction) highway that transitions to four lanes with one turn lane north of Globe.
 Speeds range from 35 mph to 55 mph.
US 70:
 East-west arterial that provides connectivity between the City of Globe and the San Carlos Indian Reservation.
 Four-lane (two lanes in each direction) with a center turn lane highway that transitions to a two-lane highway at the SR 77 intersection.
One traffic signal located at the intersection of Montecito Drive.
Broad Street (Globe):
 Two-lane (one lane in each direction) minor arterial that provides connectivity between US 60 and Downtown Globe.
 Commences at US 60 with a traffic signal and ends at the two-way stop sign at the intersection of Walliman Road.
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Walliman Road(Globe):
 Two-lane (one lane in each direction) collector that serves local traffic.
 The Union Pacific Railroad is located parallel to the roadway.
Jesse Hayes Road(Globe):
 East-West two-lane (one lane in each direction) minor arterial that provides local access to the Globe Community Center, Globe Public Works Office, and to Ice House Canyon Road and Six Shooter Canyon Road.
Sullivan Street (Miami):
 East-West two-lane (one lane in each direction) collector that provides local access to businesses located in Downtown Miami.
Roadway Functional Classification
Functional Classification is the grouping of streets and highways by the character of service they intend to provide. Defining a street’s functional classification, serves as a basis for establishing speed limits, design standards, and access controls. Approved FHWA functional classifications for the Cobre Valley study area are presented in Figure 2.10. The figure also illustrates local roadways that do not have a FHWA functional classification, which makes them ineligible for federal funding.
Number of Lanes and Posted Speed Limits
A field review was conducted to inventory the number of lanes and posted speed limits for major roadways in the study area. In addition, traffic control type (signals, roundabouts, stop signs, etc.) at major intersections was also inventoried. Figure 2.11 displays the number of lanes for each roadway while Figure 2.12 displays posted speed limits and traffic signal locations. The following are key observations noted during the field review:
Number of Lanes:
 US 60 from Latham Boulevard in Miami to east of US 70 in Globe is four lanes (two lanes in each direction) with a center turn lane or raised median.
 US 70 transitions from four lanes (two lanes in each direction) with a center turn lane at US 60 to a two-lane road (one lane in each direction) at SR 77.
 SR 188 is four lanes (two lanes in each direction) plus a center turn lane from US 60 to Bixby Road.
 Copper Road has four lanes (two lanes in each direction).
 Elmwood Avenue and Mesquite Street are one-lane, one-way local roadways.
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Speed Limits:
 US 60 ranges from 35 mph to 55 mph
 SR 188 ranges from 35 mph to 55 mph
 US 70 ranges from 45 mph to 55 mph
 SR 77 ranges from 45 mph to 55 mph
 Icehouse Canyon Road and portions of Six Shooter Canyon Road are 35 mph
 Majority of streets in the study area are 25 mph or less
Traffic Signals:
 US 60/Reppy Avenue (Miami)
 US 60/Forrest Avenue (Miami)
 US 60/Keystone Avenue (Miami)
 US 60/Miami Avenue (Miami)
 US 60/New Street (Claypool)
 US 60/Wal-Mart Shopping Center (Globe)
 US 60/SR 188 (Globe)
 US 60/Fry’s Shopping Center (Globe)
 US 60/Escudilla Drive (Globe)
 US 60/Broad Street (Globe)
 US 60/Hill Street (Globe)
 US 60/3rd Street (Globe)
 US 60/US 70 (Globe)
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Pavement Condition
Pavement condition information for ADOT owned facilities was obtained from the ADOT Pavement Management System. Remaining study roadway pavement conditions were determined through visual inspection during the field review. Input on local roadway conditions was also obtained from Town and City staff and TAC members. The study area consists of 85.49 miles of roadway, of which 5.55 miles were determined to be in poor pavement condition, 29.68 miles in fair condition, and 3.50 miles unpaved. Roadways that were identified as poor condition are in need of major maintenance, such as chip seal, flush coat, micro seal, or major crack sealing within three years. Table 2.7 lists the poor pavement and unpaved roadways located within the study area and Figure 2.13 presents an illustration of these road segments.
TABLE 2.7: STUDY AREA PAVEMENT CONDITIONS
Street Name
Beginning
Ending
Length (miles)
Condition
3rd Street
Mesquite Street
Maple Street
0.35
Poor - Portions are overdue for maintenance
3rd Street
US 60
Monroe Street
0.05
Poor
6th Street
School
Sycamore Street
0.42
Poor
Adonis Avenue
US 60
Pavement Ending
0.29
Poor
Beer Tree Crossing
Jesse Hayes Road
Saguaro Drive
0.21
Poor - Portions are overdue for maintenance
Blake Street
Omega Road
End
0.16
Poor - Portions are overdue for maintenance
Broad Street
Mesquite Street
Sycamore Street
0.18
Poor
Copper Hills Road
High Street
0.14 Mile East
0.14
Poor
Escudilla Drive
US 60
Pinaleno Pass
0.3
Poor
Euclid Avenue
US 60
Euclid Loop
0.4
Poor - Portions are overdue for maintenance
Hackney Avenue
US 60
Pavement Ending
0.45
Poor
High Street
Yuma Road
Copper Hills Road
0.02
Poor
Hill Street
North of Hill Street
Cedar Street
0.34
Poor
Keystone Avenue
Sullivan Street
US 60
0.06
Poor
Latham Boulevard
US 60
Hardy Road
0.2
Poor
Loomis Avenue
US 60
Hardy Road
0.03
Poor
Maple Street
East Street
1st Street
0.05
Poor
Maple Street
6th Street
11th Street
0.31
Poor
Mesquite Street
Bailey Street
School
0.17
Poor
Miami Avenue
McKenzie Street
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TABLE 2.7: STUDY AREA PAVEMENT CONDITIONS (CONTINUED)
Street Name
Beginning
Ending
Length (miles)
Condition
Pine Street
Oak Street
Sullivan Street
0.07
Poor
Plaza Avenue
Sullivan Street
US 60
0.07
Poor
Prickly Pear Drive
US 60
Agave Drive
0.28
Poor
Reppy Avenue
Sullivan Street
Elwood Avenue
0.19
Poor
Rose Road
Elwood Avenue
Forrest Avenue
0.21
Poor
South Street
7th Street
Maple Street
0.41
Poor - Portions are overdue for maintenance
Sycamore Street
Broad Street
Sutherland Street
0.13
Poor
Yuma Street
Broad Street
High Street
0.27
Poor - Portions are overdue for maintenance
Copper Hills Road
Pavement Ending
~0.35 miles east of Copper Canyon Road
1.96
Unpaved
Pinaleno Pass Road
Pavement Ending
Pinal Creek Road
0.25
Unpaved
Round Mountain Park Road
Maple Street
Pavement Ending
0.42
Unpaved
Russell Road
Quail Run Road
~0.8 miles south of Quail Run Road
0.86
Unpaved
Bridges and Culverts
FHWA’s National Bridge Inventory database was used to identify the locations of all bridges in the study area. A total of 51 bridges were identified within the study area, of which seven were deemed eligible for replacement and 19 were deemed eligible for rehabilitation. In addition, nine bridges were classified as functionally obsolete and three were deemed structurally obsolete. Table 2.8 lists the ADOT sufficiency rating and condition of bridges within the study area. Bridge location and conditions are further illustrated in Figure 2.14.
At-Grade Railroad Crossings
At-grade railroad crossings occur where a railway line is intersected by a road or path without a bridge or a tunnel. These crossings present possible dangers to motorists and train crews when laws are violated. Utilizing the United States Department of Transportation National Highway-Rail Crossing Inventory, 41 at-grade railroad crossings were located within the study area. The majority of crossings occur along the Arizona Eastern Railway between Miami and Globe and in Downtown Globe. Figure 2.15 illustrates the locations of the at-grade railroad crossings. Final Report 30
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TABLE 2.8: STUDY AREA BRIDGE CONDITIONS
Road Name
Crossing Feature
Sufficiency Rating
Condition
Deficiency Classification
Comments
Albany Drive
Icehouse Canyon
70.5
Good Condition
Functionally Obsolete
Broad Street
Pinal Creek
42.15
Eligible for Replacement
Structurally Obsolete
Cordova Avenue
Bloody Tanks Wash
76.47
Eligible for Rehabilitation
Historic
Cottonwood Street
Pinal Creek
28.83
Eligible for Replacement
Structurally Obsolete
Dickison Drive
Pinal Creek
56.0
Eligible for Rehabilitation
Globe Street
Southern Pacific Railroad
18.5
Eligible for Replacement
Structurally Obsolete
Recently Closed to Traffic
Hackney Avenue
Graveyard Wash
47.92
Eligible for Replacement
Functionally Obsolete
Haskins Road
Pinal Creek
48.19
Eligible for Replacement
Functionally Obsolete
High Street
Copper Gulch
49.3
Eligible for Replacement
Functionally Obsolete
Highland Drive
McMillen Wash
86.96
Good Condition
Functionally Obsolete
Hill Street
Cottonwood Street
92.13
Good Condition
Functionally Obsolete
Inspiration Avenue
Bloody Tanks Wash
76.49
Eligible for Rehabilitation
Historic
IRR US 60
Quartzite Wash
72.5
Eligible for Rehabilitation
IRR US 70
Wash
69.18
Eligible for Rehabilitation
Keystone Avenue
Bloody Tanks Wash
66.46
Eligible for Rehabilitation
Historic
Mackey Camp Road
Bloody Tanks Wash
0.0
Eligible for Replacement
Pending Replacement by FEMA
Miami Avenue
Bloody Tanks Wash
76.45
Eligible for Rehabilitation
Historic
Pinal View Drive
Icehouse Canyon
56.1
Eligible for Rehabilitation
Reppy Avenue
Bloody Tanks Wash
76.51
Eligible for Rehabilitation
Historic
SR 188
Wash
69.18
Eligible for Rehabilitation
SR 188
Wash
69.18
Eligible for Rehabilitation
SR 188
Hicks Wash
69.18
Eligible for Rehabilitation
SR 188
Tinhorn Wash
78.25
Eligible for Rehabilitation
SR 188
Wash
78.25
Eligible for Rehabilitation
Turner Street
Live Oak Canyon
76.49
Eligible for Rehabilitation
US 60
Pinal Creek
53.45
Eligible for Rehabilitation
US 60
Pinal Creek
59.86
Eligible for Rehabilitation
US 60
Bloody Tanks Wash
72.76
Eligible for Rehabilitation
Functionally Obsolete
US 60
Wash
80.0
Eligible for Rehabilitation
US 60
Maple Street
91.07
Good Condition
Functionally Obsolete
Yuma Street
Pinal Creek
60.26
Eligible for Rehabilitation
* Bridge Sufficient Rating:
<50 = Eligible for Replacement
50 - 80 = Eligible for Rehabilitation
>80 = Good Condition
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CRASH ANALYSIS
Total Crashes (5 year period): 1,405
Percentage of Accidents:
Collision with Fixed Object: 19.9%
Rear-End/Angle Collisions: 40.0%
Fatal: 0.9%
Pedestrian/Pedal cyclist: 2.1%
Intersection Related: 28.5%.
Driveway Access Related: 10.1%
Railroad Grade Crossing: 1.1%
Crash Data Analysis
Crash analysis was conducted for major roadways in the study area to identify trends, patterns, predominant crash reasons, and high crash rate intersections and corridors. The purpose of the crash analysis is to identify safety hazard locations that need to be addressed to improve area safety. Data for crashes occurring between October 2006 and October 2011 was obtained from ADOT’s Accident Location Identification Surveillance System (ALISS) database. As shown in Figure 2.16, the total number of crashes within the study area peaked in 2007, and since has steadily declined.
FIGURE 2.16: CRASH TRENDS FROM OCTOBER 2006 - OCTOBER 2011
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
Oct -Dec 2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Jan -Oct 2011
142
392
315
221
214
121
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Figure 2.17 illustrates the location and number of collisions at each site during the analysis period, while Figure 2.18 illustrates the overall density of crashes and the location of collisions with pedal cyclist/pedestrians and fatal crashes. A review of the two figures identifies the following issues:
 The highest concentrations of collisions within the study area occurred along US 60, Broad Street, US 70, SR 188, Hill Street, Sycamore Street, Six Shooter Road, and Russell Road.
 A large number of collisions occurred along US 60 in the Claypool area. Collisions within this area were predominantly rear-end or angle collisions. These collisions were also largely cited as being caused by no improper action, inattention, or failure to yield to right of way.
 A significant number of rear-end and angle collisions also occurred on US 60 between MP 250 and US 70 (44 rear-end and 42 angle collisions total). These collisions were largely cited as being caused by no improper action, inattention, or failure to yield right-of-way.
 Significant number of intersection related crashes occurred along US 60, particularly at the SR 188, Escudilla Drive, 3rd Street, and US 70 intersections. The intersection related crashes along US 60 were largely cited as occurring due to inattention, no improper action, failure to yield right-of-way, and disregard for traffic signal.
 Pedestrian or pedal cyclist related crashes accounted for 2.1% of all study area crashes, with the majority occurring within Globe’s downtown area. The intersections of Ash Street and East Street and US 60 and Hackney Avenue both had two separate pedestrian collisions, while Sycamore Street and Hill Street had four separate pedestrian collisions. Pedestrian and pedal cyclist involved crashes were primarily cited by either the driver or pedestrian/pedal cyclist failing to yield right-of-way.
 There were 12 fatal crashes that occurred within the study area, two of which were pedestrian collisions and four were collisions with a fixed object.
Table 2.9 lists the location of fatal, pedestrian, and pedal cyclist crashes in the study area. Figure 2.19 summarizes study area crashes by intersection type, collision type (first harmful definition), collision manner, and injury severity. The Cobre Valley study area had a high percentage of intersection and driveway related crashes, totaling 38% of all crashes in the study area. The study area also had a significant number of collisions with fixed objects, which make up approximately 19.9% of all study area crashes. Cobre Valley Comprehensive Transportation Study
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FIGURE 2.19: CRASH SUMMARY
Relationship to Intersection
Collision Manner
Injury Severity
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TABLE 2.9: FATAL, PEDESTRIAN, AND PEDAL CYCLIST CRASHES
Fatal Crash Locations
Beer Tree Crossing South of US 60
US 60 West of Country Club
Morrow Avenue South of Van Winkle Avenue
US Highway 60 at Broad Street
Old SR 188 North of SR 188
US Highway 60 at Hackney Avenue
Six Shooter Canyon Road South of Ice Canyon Road
US Highway 60 East of Eastern Study Boundary
US 60 East of MP 249
US Highway 70 at Hunter Drive
US 60 South of MP 259
US Highway 70 West of US 60
Pedestrian/Pedal cyclist Crash Locations
1st Street South of Cottonwood Street
Railroad Avenue at Old Oak Street
6th Street at Ash Street
Russell Road at Pinal Canyon Road
Apache Street at Bradley Street
Side Street at Santee Street
Ash Street at East Street (2 separate crashes)
Sycamore Street at Hill Street (4 separate crashes)
Ash Street at 4th Street
US 60 at Hill Street
Broad Street at Mesquite Street
US 60 East of Parker Street
Calle De Loma South of Jefferson Street
US 60 at Hackney Avenue (2 separate crashes)
Cedar Street at Broad Street
US 60 at Broad Street
Hill Street North of Maple Street
US 60 North of Blake Street
Mesquite Street at 6th Street
US 60 West of Radanovich Boulevard
Monroe Street West of 6th Street
US 60 at MP 248
4th Avenue West of Cherry Avenue
US 60 South of MP 258
Table 2.10 lists the top seven predominant violation types for all crashes in the study area. As shown in Table 2.10 “Unknown”, “No Improper Action”, and “Inattention” were the most cited violation types within the past five years.
TABLE 2.10: CRASHES - TOP SEVEN PREDOMINANT VIOLATION TYPES
Violation Type
Crashes
Percent
Unknown
342
24.34%
No Improper Action
324
23.06%
Inattention
267
19.00%
Failed to Yield to Right-of-Way
118
8.40%
Speed too Fast for Conditions
94
6.69%
Other
91
6.48%
Followed Too Closely
33
2.35%
Disregarded Traffic Signal
29
2.06%
Drove/Rode In Opposing Traffic
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Crash rates were estimated along multiple corridors to determine high crash locations creating potential safety hazards within the study area. Crash rates for the roadway segments are expressed in terms of crashes per million vehicle miles traveled. Crash rate is a function of the number of vehicles utilizing a roadway or entering an intersection; therefore, a higher total number of crashes do not always result in a high crash rate. The highest crash rates occurred at:
 Hill Street (Kline Street to US 60): 17 crashes (10.72 crash rate)
Mesquite Street (US 60 to the Copper Rim Elementary School): 14 crashes (10.47 crash rate)
 Broad Street (US 60 to Jesse Hayes Road): 41 crashes (4.30 crash rate)
 Russell Road (Roberts Drive to the USFS Boundary): 10 crashes (3.64 crash rate)
 US 60 (MP 260 to Study Boundary): 19 crashes (3.09 crash rate)
Over 70% of collisions on Hill Street (Kline Street to US 60) were due to rear-end, sideswipes, or rear-to-side collisions. Collisions with fixed objects (fence, sights, utility poles, and parked cars) were the leading collision manner for accidents along Mesquite Street (US 60 to the Copper Rim Elementary School). Broad Street (US 60 to Jesse Hayes Road) experienced a significantly high number of rear-to-side and sideswipe collisions (58% of all collisions on the corridor).
In addition, the intersection of SR 188 and US 60 and the intersection of US 60 and Escudilla Drive had the highest total number of intersection related collisions in the study area. Rear-end collisions were cited as the leading collision manner within the study area; however, the intersection of US 60 and Ragus Avenue experienced a significant number of angle (front to side) collisions. In addition, crashes at the intersection of Broad Street and Oak Street were predominately cited as rear-to-side collisions and Hill Street and Sycamore Street had four separate pedestrian related collisions.
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Existing Traffic Conditions
Existing daily traffic count data was obtained from the Town of Miami, City of Globe, CAG, and ADOT. To account for the seasonal increase of tourists to the region, seasonal factors were applied to existing traffic counts and then modeled for annual average daily traffic (AADT). Figure 2.21 displays the existing daily traffic volumes. Key observations noted in Figure 2.21 include:
 US 60 has the highest amount of traffic, particularly from Latham Boulevard to Round Mountain Park Road.
 US 70 has a significant amount of traffic traveling to the Apache-Gold Casino.
 Jesse Hayes Road, Broad Street, Roberts Drive, and Golden Hill Road carry a significant amount of local traffic.
Level of Service
Traffic congestion levels of major roadways within the study were estimated using existing traffic count data. The degree of traffic congestion is commonly expressed in terms of Level of Service (LOS). LOS is a measurement of traffic congestion conditions defined by the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). For a planning level analysis, the roadway LOS is determined based on the ratio of traffic volume on the road to capacity of the road. Capacity of the road is a function of the number of lanes, functional classification, speed, and roadway geometrics and provides thresholds for the maximum number of cars allowed to travel on a lane for the peak or daily conditions. Each level of service is given a letter grade based on its level of congestion, ranging from “A” through “F”, with LOS A representing free flowing traffic conditions where vehicles experience minimal delays, and LOS F represents failing conditions where vehicles experience long delays. Figure 2.20 is an illustration of the LOS types. Road segment LOS is characterized by the HCM as follows:
LOS A: Best, free flow operations (on uninterrupted flow facilities) and very low delay (on interrupted flow facilities). Freedom to select desired speeds and to maneuver within traffic is extremely high.
LOS B: Flow is stable, but presence of other users is noticeable. Freedom to select desired speeds is relatively unaffected, but there is a slight decline in the freedom to maneuver within traffic.
LOS C: Flow is stable, but the operation of users is becoming affected by the presence of other users.
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Maneuvering within traffic requires substantial vigilance on the part of the user.
LOS D: High density but stable flow. Speed and freedom to maneuver are severely restricted. The driver is experiencing a generally poor level of comfort and convenience.
LOS E: Flow is at or near capacity. All speeds are reduced to a low, but relatively uniform value. Freedom to maneuver within traffic is extremely difficult. Comfort and convenience levels are extremely poor.
LOS F: Worse, facility has failed, or a breakdown has occurred.
In general for rural areas, LOS A and B represent no congestion, LOS C represents moderate congestion, and LOS D, E, and F represent severe congestion.
Current Roadway Level of Service
Figure 2.22 displays the existing LOS for the study roadways. Currently, all roads located within the Cobre Valley study area operate at a LOS A and B, except for the following:
LOS D
 US 60: Escudilla Drive to Lane Street
LOS C
 US 60: Western study area boundary to 0.10 mile west of Plaza Avenue
 US 60: SR 188 to 0.07 mile west of Country Club Terrace
 US 60: Lane Street to Broad Street
 Prickly Pear Drive: US 60 to Agave Drive
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Other Modes of Transportation
Alternative modes of transportation are an important aspect of the multimodal transportation network as they provide mobility for those not able to operate a vehicle or may not have access to one. Figure 2.23 illustrates the existing trails and pedestrian facilities in Cobre Valley.
Pedestrian and Trail Facilities
Cobre Valley’s scenic landscape encourages outdoor recreational opportunities. Current facilities include:
 Sidewalks, although not continuous, are located throughout the Town of Miami and City of Globe. Additionally, sidewalks are generally in poor conditions and are not routinely maintained.
 There are no bicycle lanes or designated bike routes in the study area.
 The Old Dominion Hiking Park in Globe offers residents and visitors strenuous hiking trails at the Old Dominion mining site.
 Round Mountain Park provides four, easy hiking trails conveniently located from Downtown Globe.
 Tonto National Forest provides numerous trails in the southern section of the study area. These trails, particularly Six Shooter Trail, Icehouse Trail, and Telephone Trail, are highly utilized trails by both local residents and visitors to the area.
Transit
ADOT has initiated a separate transit study to assess the feasibility of linking the Town of Miami, City of Globe, and the San Carlos Indian Reservation with a unified transit system. This study is currently underway and will document the existing and future transit conditions within the region. Results from the transit study will be incorporated into the final transportation improvements plan that will be developed at the end of this study.
Access Management
The Town of Miami and City of Globe currently do not have an access management policy in place. Access to the state highway system is managed through Arizona Administrative Rule R17-3-502, Highway Encroachment and Permits. Permits for driveways are granted by ADOT’s Engineering Districts in accordance with Rule R17-3-502, if the request meets all engineering and safety standards. Cobre Valley Comprehensive Transportation Study
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FUTURE SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS
Forecasting socioeconomic conditions allows us to anticipate changes in future travel demand and to envision potential solutions. Development of rational projections for population, housing units, and employment for each horizon year is vital to the process of forecasting realistic traffic volumes.
Population and Housing Unit Forecasts
Populations were determined using the last decade growth trends for sub-areas in the study area boundary. The study area will have a population of 17,560 by 2015, a population of 17,583 by 2020, and a population of 18,157 by 2030.
Since there is no forecast for housing units, it is assumed that the current population to occupied housing unit ratio in the study area will continue for future horizon years. Based on this assumption, it is estimated that the study area will have 6,924 occupied housing units in 2015, 6,937 occupied housing units in 2020, and 7,157 occupied housing units in 2030. Table 2.11 shows a tabular summary of the projected population along with the number of occupied housing units in the study area. Figure 2.24 is a graphical illustration of the population and occupied housing unit growth trends.
TABLE 2.11: PROJECTED POPULATION AND OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS
2010
2015
2020
2030
Study Area
Population
17,537
17,560
17,593
18,157
Total Housing Units
8,319
8,329
8,345
8,605
Occupied Dwelling Units
6,915
6,924
6,937
7,157
Population/Occupied DU Ratio
2.54
2.54
2.54
2.54
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Population
53,597
54,778
55,959
58,320
Total Housing Units
32,698
33,418
34,139
35,580
Occupied Dwelling Units
22,000
22,485
22,969
23,939
Population/Occupied DU Ratio
2.44
2.44
2.44
2.44
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FIGURE 2.24: PROJECTED POPULATION AND OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS
Employment Forecasts
There is no known source for future employment projections. However, future employment estimates were developed through the coordination with the Town of Miami and City of Globe. For this study, it was assumed that the current employment to population ratio will remain constant for all future horizon years. Table 2.12 summarizes the projected employment along with the employment to population ratio in the study area. Based on this assumption, the study area will have approximately 6,136 employees in 2015, 6,151 employees in 2020, and 6,359 employees in 2030. The location of future economic growth areas was also sought from local officials and stakeholders in the Towns of Miami and City of Globe.
TABLE 2.12: PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT
2010
2015
2020
2030
Study Area
Population
17,537
17,560
17,593
18,157
Total Employment
6,124
6,136
6,151
6,359
Population/Occupied DU Ratio
2.86
2.86
2.86
2.86
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Population
53,597
54,778
55,959
58,320
Total Employment
9,274
19,699
20,123
20,973
Employment/Population Ratio
2.78
2.78
2.78
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Socioeconomic Data for Travel Demand Model
A travel demand model was developed using TransCAD software to estimate current traffic volumes and to forecast traffic volumes for horizon years 2015, 2020, and 2030. Future socioeconomic data (population, housing units, and employment) was disaggregated into the travel model’s TAZs. With input from the Town and City staff, housing units and employment data were placed in appropriate TAZs. Furthermore, the Town and City staff identified several locations within the study area that may be potential employment and/or residential growth areas. Areas identified include:
Town of Miami:
 Annex portions of Claypool which is east of current town limits by 2015.
City of Globe:
 Areas northeast and southeast of the US 60/US 70 intersection are potential residential growth areas.
 Employment growth area will be located southeast of the US 60/US 70 intersection along US 60.
 Broad Street Corridor, where current businesses are located, will continue to be an employment growth area.
Appendix A in Working Paper provides a detailed breakdown of the number of employees in each employment category by TAZ for 2015, 2020, and 2030 respectively.
FUTURE TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS
The primary purpose of forecasting traffic volumes is to estimate the additional travel demand added to existing roadways and to determine congestion levels due to projected growth in population and employment. In addition, this analysis provides valuable insight into potential transportation solutions. As previously discussed, a travel demand model was developed to obtain traffic volumes for 2015, 2020, and 2030 using socioeconomic data developed in the preceding sections. Similar to existing traffic analysis, the degree of traffic congestion is expressed in terms of LOS.
Projected 2015 Traffic Conditions
Figure 2.26 displays the projected 2015 traffic volumes and Figure 2.27 illustrates the LOS for the current roadway network with projected 2015 socioeconomic conditions if no roadway improvements are made (No-Build). Traffic volumes and LOS results in this section represent average annual daily traffic conditions. All roads located within the Cobre Valley study area operate at a LOS A and B, except for the following:
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LOS D
 US 60: Escudilla Drive to Blake Street
LOS C
 US 60: Western study area boundary to 0.10 mile west of Plaza Avenue
 US 60: SR 188 to 0.07 mile west of Country Club Terrace
 US 60: Blake Street to Broad Street
 Prickly Pear Drive: US 60 to Agave Drive
 US 70: 0.03 mile west of Basham Road to eastern study area boundary
Projected 2020 Traffic Conditions
Figure 2.27 displays the projected 2020 traffic volumes and Figure 2.28 illustrates the LOS for the current roadway network with projected 2020 socioeconomic conditions if no roadway improvements are made (No-Build). Traffic volumes and LOS results in this section represent average annual daily traffic conditions. All roads located within the Cobre Valley study area operate at a LOS A and B, except for the following:
LOS D
 US 60: Escudilla Drive to Blake Street
 US 60: Robertson Park to 0.10 mile west of Plaza Avenue
LOS C
 US 60: Western study area boundary to Robertson Park
 US 60: Ragus Road to 0.07 mile west of Country Club Terrace
 US 60: Blake Street to Broad Street
 Prickly Pear Drive: US 60 to Agave Drive
 US 70: 0.03 mile west of Basham Road to eastern study area boundary
Projected 2030 Traffic Conditions
Figure 2.29 displays the projected 2030 traffic volumes and Figure 2.30 illustrates the LOS for the current roadway network with projected 2030 socioeconomic conditions if no roadway improvements are made (No-Build). Traffic volumes and LOS results in this section represent average annual daily traffic conditions. All roads located within the Cobre Valley study area operate at a LOS A and B, except for the following:
LOS D
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 US 60: 0.10 mile West of Plaza Avenue to Plaza Avenue
 US 60: 0.16 mile west of Ragus Road to 0.07 mile west of Country Club Terrace
 US 60: Manor Drive to Chaparral Loop
 US 60: 0.09 miles east of Chaparral Loop to Escudilla Drive
 US 60: Pinal Street to Euclid Avenue
 Prickly Pear Drive: US 60 to Agave Drive
 US 70: 0.10 mile west of Basham Road to eastern study area boundary
Summary of Future Conditions
Following is a summary of findings from the future conditions analysis:
 Population and employment growth between now and the year 2030 is anticipated to be minute resulting in a very small increase in traffic volumes on local roadways. However, the State Highways such as US 60 and US 70 will experience a significant increase in traffic volume by year 2030 due to a rise in regional traffic.
 Although traffic volume growth on local roads is small, internal traffic circulation options need to be enhanced to improve mobility and safety for local traffic.
 US 60 is the only major east-west route through the study area. As regional traffic increases, there are almost no alternative options to travel in the east-west direction when access or flow on the US 60 is restricted. An alternate route to US 60 is needed to enhance safety and accommodate traffic volumes that are on the rise.
 Increased traffic volumes on US 60 will result in more intense congestion and delay at existing signalized intersections.
 Public transit options need to be enhanced to connect the communities of Miami, Globe, and the San Carlos Indian Reservation. Cobre Valley Comprehensive Transportation Study
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3.0 EVALUATION OF TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES SUMMARY
Transportation system deficiencies and issues were identified based on an inventory and analysis of existing conditions. These issues and deficiencies formed the basis for the next phase of the study which was the development of the comprehensive transportation plan. Figure 3.1 displays the current major transportation issues in the study area.
EVALUATION CRITERIA AND PROCESS
Transportation system deficiency analysis and input from the public, various stakeholders, and TAC resulted in a comprehensive list of potential transportation improvement options. These options were carefully evaluated using both quantitative and qualitative criteria to identify projects/improvements that best serve the needs of the Cobre Valley. Table 3.1 summarizes the criteria used in evaluating potential transportation improvement options.
TABLE 3.1: TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS EVALUATION CRITERIA
Evaluation Criteria
Objectives
Safety and Security
 Reduce vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle collisions.
 Enhance alternate emergency routes.
 Reduce emergency response times.
Congestion/Level of Service
 Reduce congestion, bottlenecks, and travel times for all modes.
Mobility and Access
 Improve linkages between transportation modes.
 Facilitate efficient internal traffic circulation options within the study area.
 Maintain travel reliability.
Economic Development Opportunity
 Promote transportation choices that support economic growth.
Environmental Impacts
 Protect and enhance natural, historical, and cultural environment by minimizing potential adverse impacts associated with transportation system development.
Infrastructure Preservation/Maintenance
 Preserve and maintain existing transportation infrastructure.
Cost Efficiency and Implementation Feasibility
 Minimize capital cost of transportation facilities, including preservation of ROW.
 Obtain additional ROW.
Regional Connectivity
 Enhance connectivity between the study area and nearby communities.
Transportation choices
 Promote use of alternate transportation infrastructure such as pedestrian sidewalks, bicycle ways, multi-use paths, and transit.
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ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT OPTIONS
Roadway improvement options for the short-, mid-, and long-term phases were identified using the criteria presented in Table 3.1. Roadway improvement projects were differentiated by two different categories: capacity related improvement projects and non-capacity roadway improvement projects. Capacity related improvement projects include widening existing roadways and constructing new roadways. Non-capacity related improvements address safety concerns, intersection improvements, and the need to conduct additional planning studies. Capacity-related projects were evaluated using the Countywide TransCAD travel demand model developed for this study.
Potential Roadway Improvements for the Short-Term Phase
Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs) and Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs) for City of Globe, Town of Miami, Gila County, CAG, and ADOT were reviewed to identify transportation projects scheduled for implementation. In addition, potential new improvement projects were identified to meet the traffic demand for the year 2015. Below is a list of potential capacity and non-capacity roadway improvements that were evaluated for the short-term phase:
Capacity Related Roadway Improvements
New Bridge
 Mackey Camp Bridge
Non-Capacity Related Roadway Improvements
Bridge Replacement
 Broad Street at Pinal Creek
 Globe Street at Southern Pacific Railroad (SPRR)
Safety Improvements
(pavement preservation, install low water crossing signs, rehabilitate signage)
 City of Globe pavement preservation
 Town of Miami pavement preservation
 Forrest Avenue: Sullivan Street to US 60
 Beer Tree Crossing: Jesse Hayes Road to Walliman Road
 City of Globe sign inventory and rehabilitation
 Town of Miami sign inventory and rehabilitation
Intersection Improvements
 Jesse Hayes Road/Broad Street - Install railroad crossing gate
 Saguaro Drive/Daybreak Drive - Install advanced low water crossing signs with Flood Warning Signs
Additional Safety and Planning Studies
 US 60: Town of Miami to Junction SR 77 - Identify appropriate and safe speed limit zones
 US 70/SR 77 Intersection - Conduct Intersection Traffic Study to evaluate the need for a traffic signal or roundabout
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Potential Roadway Improvements for the Mid-Term Phase
As the study area reaches the mid-term phase (year 2020), additional transportation improvements are required to meet the higher traffic demand resulting from the increase in both local and regional travel. Below is a list of potential capacity and non-capacity roadway improvements that were evaluated for the mid-term phase.
Capacity Related Roadway Improvements
New Roadway
 Rim School Drive to 6th Street
Widening to Four Lanes
 US 70: Railroad Bridge to SR 77 Intersection (Preliminary engineering has already been completed)
Intersection Improvement
 Mine Entrance/US 60 - Add exclusive turn lanes on cross-street to US 60
Non-Capacity Related Roadway Improvements
Bridge Replacement
 Cottonwood Street at Pinal Creek
 Hackney Avenue at Graveyard Wash
 Haskins Road at Pinal Creek
 High Street at Copper Gulch
 Highland Drive at McMillen Wash
 Hill Street at Cottonwood Street
 US 60 at Maple Street
Bridge Rehabilitation
 Yuma Street at Pinal Creek
 Cordova Avenue at Bloody Tanks Wash
 Turner Street at Live Oak Canyon
 Abiquiu Trail at Six Shooter Canyon Road
 Albany Drive at Icehouse Canyon Road
 Dickison Drive at Pinal Creek
 Pinal View Drive at Icehouse Canyon Road
 Southern Pacific Railroad at US 70
 SR 188 at Hicks Wash (0.20 mile north of MP 223)
 SR 188 at Tinhorn Wash (0.43 mile south of MP 218)
 SR 188 at Wash (0.22 mile south of MP 219)
 SR 188 at Wash (0.13 mile north of MP 219)
 SR 188 at Wash (0.20 mile south of MP 217)
 US 60 at Pinal Creek (2.6 miles E of SR 88 Junction)
 US 60 at Pinal Creek (2.7 miles E of SR 88 Junction)
 US 60 at Quartzite Wash (0.22 mile south of MP 257)
 US 60 at Wash (0.26 mile south of MP 255)
 US 60 at Bloody Tanks Wash
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Safety Improvements (Enhance streetscape, reconstruct, install railroad crossing gates, restripe, reconstruct)
 Round Mountain Park Road: Maple Street to Trailhead
 Pine Street: Sycamore Street to Bailey Street
 US 60: Reppy Avenue to Miami Avenue
 Latham Boulevard
 Sullivan Street: Plaza Avenue to Miami Avenue
Intersection Improvements
 Skyline Drive/Walliman Road - Realign
 US 60/Plaza Avenue/Canyon Avenue - Redesign and realign
 Broadway Street/El Camino Road - Construct curb, gutter, and delineate the intersection with striping.
Potential Roadway Improvements for the Long-Term Phase
As the study area reaches the long-term phase (year 2030), additional transportation improvements are required to meet the higher traffic demand. Below is a list of potential capacity and non-capacity roadway improvements that were evaluated for the long-term phase.
Capacity Related Roadway Improvements
New Roadway
 Round Mountain Road to Rim School Drive
 Extension of Railroad Avenue: Marion Street to Mill Street (Miami)
 Construct alternate access route to US 60
 New Connector Roadway: Six Shooter Road to SR 77
 Pinal Creek Corridor: Beer Tree Crossing to US 70
 High Desert Drive: Current End to US 60
New Bridge
 Pinal Creek Pedestrian Bridge
 Icehouse Canyon Road: Jesse Hayes Road to Pinal Creek Road
Non-Capacity Related Roadway Improvements
Intersection Improvements
 Broad Street/Jesse Hayes Road - Reconfigure
 Carico Street/Highland Drive - Reconfigure
 Maple Street/Terrace Drive - Adjust intersection profile and improve drainage
 US 60/Bluebird Mine Entrance - Realign
Safety Improvements (Drainage, retaining walls, access management)
 Roosevelt Street: Keystone Avenue to Chisholm Avenue - Construct retaining walls and address drainage issues
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EVALUATION OF TRANSIT AND NON-MOTORIZED MODES
Transit
Cobre Valley Community Transit (CVCT) system is a collaborative effort between the Town of Miami, the City of Globe, and Gila County to provide public transit services to the residents of the two communities and nearby unincorporated areas within Gila County. The demand response service model allows clients to call and schedule rides to access various services on an "as-needed basis". Recently, CVCT has opted to modify their operational practices by expanding service to serve a broader segment of the local population and to improve operational efficiencies. A CVCT transit review evaluation was conducted concurrently to this study to review existing conditions, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements in the operation of the system. The core recommendation from the study is the establishment of a deviated fixed route system with demand response support. Current system analysis, marketing analysis, and future transit conditions are outlined in detail in the Cobre Valley Community Transit Study.
Non-Motorized Modes of Transportation
Alternative modes of transportation such as sidewalks, bicycle paths/routes, and trails (including equestrian) are an important aspect of the multimodal transportation network as they provide mobility for recreational use and those not able to operate or without access to a vehicle. Within the study area, limited pedestrian sidewalks and paths are located in the Globe and Miami's downtowns, along portions of US 60, and intermittently along local roadways. An extensive trail system maintained by the Tonto National Forest resides in the southern portion of the study area; while a network of smaller trail systems is located at the Round Mountain Park and Old Dominion Mine Park in the City of Globe.
Needs Analysis
Cobre Valley's existing sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and trails were reviewed in relation to:
 The location of activity centers such as schools, large retail establishments, libraries, hospitals, recreation activity centers, and;
 Existing and future roadway alignments.
Analyzing the study area's existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities helped to identify locations that would benefit from these amenities and that would be closely integrated with the area's roadway system.
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4.0 COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
This section presents the Multimodal Transportation Plan for the short-, mid-, and long-term phases. This transportation plan is the result of the deficiency analysis from Working Paper 1, Public Open House Input, and Working Paper 2. It is a multimodal plan that includes roadway, transit, pedestrian, bicycle, and trail improvements. Each project is assigned a unique project number that the City/Town/County can use to track project progress. Unless otherwise noted, the recommended projects are not yet funded.
SHORT-TERM ROADWAY RECOMMENDATIONS
Short-term phase projects are recommended to be completed as the study area reaches year 2015. Table 4.1 presents a comprehensive list of the transportation recommendations for this phase, as well as the project number, location, description, and estimated costs for each project. Figures 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 provide graphical representations of the short-term transportation recommendations for the Cobre Valley study area, City of Globe, and Town of Miami, respectively.
Estimated costs for each project are expressed in 2012 dollars and are general estimates. Actual costs for projects could vary at the time of implementation; therefore, a detailed analysis should be performed on a case-by-case basis to determine actual costs.
TABLE 4.1: SHORT-TERM ROADWAY RECOMMENDATIONS
ID
Project Location and Description
Cost
Agency
City of Globe
ST-1
Copper Rim School Drive to Round Mountain Park Road Construct new sidewalk and bike lane with safety railing
$125,000
Globe
ST-2
Broad Street at Pinal Creek Replace bridge
$1,500,000
Globe
ST-3
Globe Street and Southern Pacific Railroad (SPRR) Intersection Replace bridge
$600,000
Globe
ST-4
City of Globe Pavement Preservation Rehabilitate pavement
Globe
ST-5
Jesse Hayes Road and Broad Street Intersection Install railroad crossing gate
$75,000
Globe/Arizona Eastern Railway (AZER)
Town of Miami
ST-6
Town of Miami Pavement Preservation Rehabilitate pavement
Miami
ST-7
Along Bloody Tanks Wash from Bullion Plaza to Mine Entrance Construct walking path along Bloody Tanks Wash from Bullion Plaza to Mine Entrance
$250,000
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ID
Project Location and Description
Cost
Agency
Town of Miami
ST-8
Forrest Avenue: Sullivan Street to US 60 Install advanced low water crossing signs in conjunction with Flood Warning Signs to warn motorists of crossings
$35,000
Miami
Gila County
ST-9
Beer Tree Crossing: Jesse Hayes Road to Walliman Road Install advanced low water crossing signs in conjunction with Flood Warning Signs to warn motorists of crossings
$35,000
Gila County
ST-10
Saguaro Drive and Daybreak Drive Intersection Install advanced low water crossing signs in conjunction with Flood Warning Signs to warn motorists of crossings
$35,000
Gila County
ADOT
ST-11
US 60: Town of Miami to Junction SR 77 Evaluate the US 60 corridor to identify appropriate and safe speed limit zones between the Town of Miami and SR 77
$25,000
ADOT
ST-12
US 70 and SR 77 Intersection Evaluate the need for a traffic signal or roundabout
$700,000
ADOT
Multiple Jurisdictions
ST-13
City of Globe Sign Inventory and Rehabilitation Through CAG, utilize Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds to conduct a sign inventory and replace existing signs with new signs that have retro reflectivity readings
$80,000
Globe/
CAG
ST-14
Town of Miami Sign Inventory and Rehabilitation Through CAG, utilize Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funds to conduct a sign inventory and replace existing signs with new signs that have retro reflectivity readings
$40,000
Miami/
CAG
ST-15
Globe - Miami: Transit Service Implement new fixed route transit service based on recommendations presented in the Cobre Valley Community Transit Study
Globe/
Miami/Gila County/
PPP
ST-16
US 60: Ragus Road to Old Oak Street Conduct a traffic study to evaluate the ingress and egress along the corridor for operational and safety improvements
$30,000
ADOT/
Globe
ST-17
Mackey Camp Bridge Replacement Construct new bridge on Mackey Camp Road over Bloody Tanks Wash
$500,000
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Project Descriptions for Short-Term Improvements
The following projects were identified for the short-term implementation phase. The Project Identification Number (i.e. ST- 1) does not represent the priority of the project, rather is an identification number to track project progress in the future. The responsible agency will prioritize the projects once the study is complete.
Copper Rim Elementary School to Round Mountain Park Road (0.16 mile)
Project Number: ST-1
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Pedestrian/Bicycle Access
Project Description:
Construct new sidewalk and bike lane with safety railing.
Project Length:
593 feet
Estimated Cost:
$125,000
Project Location:
Copper Rim Elementary School to Round Mountain Park Road (0.11 mile).
Issue Addressed:
Access from Copper Rim Elementary School to park.
Community Benefit:
Provides safe and easy way for kids to access the park.
Comment:
Sidewalks and a bike lane are needed to connect the Copper Rim Elementary School with the trail system at Round Mountain Park. The school parking lot could be used by citizens for parking for special events and hiking at the park. The City applied for Safe Routes to School funding for this project. This project is separate from LT-1.Final Report 70
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Broad Street at Pinal Creek
Project Number: ST-2
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Bridge Replacement
Project Description:
Replace bridge.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$1,500,000
Project Location:
Broad Street at Pinal Creek.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for replacement.Final Report 71
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Globe Street and Southern Pacific Railroad (SPRR) Intersection
Project Number: ST-3
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Bridge Replacement
Project Description:
Replace bridge.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$600,000
Project Location:
Globe Street at Southern Pacific Railroad.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for replacement.Final Report 72
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City of Globe Pavement Preservation
Project Number: ST-4
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Pavement Preservation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate pavement.
Project Length:
Determined based on available funding.
Estimated Cost:
Cost varies by the pavement type
Project Location:
City of Globe - Pavement Preservation.
Issue Addressed:
Deteriorated pavement.
Community Benefit:
Extend the life of the pavement and also provide a smoother travel experience for motorists.
Comment:
Figure 4.2 displays the streets that require pavement preservation. The City of Globe will determine the segment and length of pavement preservation based on available funding.
Jesse Hayes Road and Broad Street Intersection
Project Number: ST-5
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe, Arizona Eastern Railway (AZER)
Project Type:
Install Railroad Crossing Gate
Project Description:
Install railroad crossing gate.
Project Length:
Determined based on available funding.
Estimated Cost:
$75,000
Project Location:
Jesse Hayes Road and Broad Street intersection.
Issue Addressed:
Safety.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
The active rail line crossing is currently not gated.Final Report 73
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Town of Miami Pavement Preservation
Project Number: ST-6
Responsible Agency:
Town of Miami
Project Type:
Pavement Preservation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate pavement.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
Cost varies by pavement type
Project Location:
Town of Miami.
Issue Addressed:
Deteriorated pavement.
Community Benefit:
Extend the life of the pavement and also provide a smoother travel experience for motorists.
Comment:
The majority of these roads will be restructured as part of the large Town of Miami sewer project. Town of Miami will prioritize the remaining roadways based on available funding.
Miami River Walk Trail Along Bloody Tanks Wash
Project Number: ST-7
Responsible Agency:
Town of Miami
Project Type:
Construct Trail
Project Description:
Construct walking path along Bloody Tanks Wash from Bullion Plaza to Freeport Mine entrance.
Project Length:
0.94 mile
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
Along Bloody Tanks Wash from Bullion Plaza to Freeport Mine entrance.
Issue Addressed:
Safe pedestrian walking facilities.
Community Benefit:
Pedestrian greenbelt path.Final Report 74
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Forrest Avenue: Sullivan Street to US 60
Project Number: ST-8
Responsible Agency:
Town of Miami
Project Type:
Sign Installation
Project Description:
Install advanced low water crossing signs in conjunction with Flood Warning Signs to warn motorists of crossings.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$35,000
Project Location:
Forrest Avenue: Sullivan Street to US 60.
Issue Addressed:
Low water crossings.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Low water crossings can result in unsafe travel conditions for motorists when the washes are running. Need advance warning signs.Final Report 75
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Beer Tree Crossing: Jesse Hayes Road to Walliman Road
Project Number: ST-9
Responsible Agency:
Gila County
Project Type:
Sign Installation
Project Description:
Install advanced low water crossing signs in conjunction with Flood Warning Signs to warn motorists of crossings.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$35,000
Project Location:
Beer Tree Crossing from Jesse Hayes Road to Walliman Road.
Issue Addressed:
Low water crossings.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Low water crossings can result in unsafe travel conditions for motorists when water is present. Need advance warning signs.Final Report 76
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Saguaro Drive and Daybreak Drive Intersection
Project Number: ST-10
Responsible Agency:
Gila County
Project Type:
Sign Installation
Project Description:
Install advanced low water crossing signs in conjunction with Flood Warning Signs to warn motorists of crossings.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$35,000
Project Location:
Saguaro Drive and Daybreak Drive intersection.
Issue Addressed:
Low water crossings.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Low water crossings can result in unsafe travel conditions for motorists when the washes are running. Need advance warning signs.
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US 60 Speed Limit Study
Project Number: ST-11
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Traffic Study
Project Description:
Evaluate the US 60 corridor to identify appropriate and safe speed limits zones between the Town of Miami to SR 77.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$25,000
Project Location:
US 60: Town of Miami to Junction SR 77.
Issue Addressed:
Multiple speed zone changes.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
During the public meeting and in the newspaper, several people discussed the concern for the number of speed limit changes on US 60. The Public would like to see only one or two speed limits for the corridor.Final Report 78
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US 70 and SR 77 Intersection
Project Number: ST-12
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Intersection Traffic Study
Project Description:
Evaluate the need for a traffic signal or roundabout.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$700,000
Project Location:
Intersection of US 70 and SR 77.
Issue Addressed:
Improved safety.
Community Benefit:
Safety and traffic calming.
Comment:
Intersection has a high number of crashes. Should consider a roundabout or traffic signal for safety and traffic calming.Final Report 79
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City of Globe Sign Inventory and Rehabilitation
Project Number: ST-13
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe, Central Arizona Association of Goverments
Project Type:
Sign Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Using a GPS, create a database inventory of signs and eventually replace with new sign panels.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$80,000
Project Location:
City of Globe.
Issue Addressed:
Faded signs and compliance with MUTCD standards.
Community Benefit:
Safety.
Comment:
Partner with CAG to conduct the sign inventory and to replace existing signs with new signs with retro reflectivity readings.
Town of Miami Sign Inventory and Rehabilitation
Project Number: ST-14
Responsible Agency:
Town of Miami, Central Arizona Association of Goverments
Project Type:
Sign Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Using a GPS, create a database inventory of signs and eventually replace with new sign panels.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$80,000
Project Location:
Town of Miami.
Issue Addressed:
Faded signs and compliance with FHWA standards.
Community Benefit:
Safety.
Comment:
Partner with CAG to conduct the sign inventory and to replace existing signs with new signs with retro reflectivity readings.
Globe - Miami Transit Service
Project Number: ST-15
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe, Town of Miami, Gila County, Public-Private Partnership
Project Type:
Transit Service
Project Description:
Implement new fixed route transit service based on recommendations presented in the Cobre Valley Community Transit Study.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
Cost varies by service type
Project Location:
Please refere to Figure 4.10 for recommended service routes.
Issue Addressed:
Lack of transit options.
Community Benefit:
Transit service between the City of Miami and the Town of Miami.
Comment:
The current ongoing Cobre Valley Community Transit Study recommends a new fixed route between Miami and Globe.
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US 60 Traffic Study
Project Number: ST-16
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe, Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Traffic Study
Project Description:
Conduct a Traffic Study to evaluate the ingress and egress along the corridor for operational and safety improvements.
Project Length:
2278 feet
Estimated Cost:
$30,000
Project Location:
US 60 from Old Oak Street to east of Ragus Road.
Issue Addressed:
Safety and access control issues for local commercial businesses.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety for access to commercial properties and Miami high school.
Comment:
Conduct detailed traffic study to evaluate current ingress and egress to the commercial properties/Miami High School and develop recommendations for operational and safety improvements.Final Report 81
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Mackey Camp Bridge Replacement
Project Number: ST-17
Responsible Agency:
Town of Miami, Gila County
Project Type:
Bridge
Project Description:
Construct new bridge on Mackey Camp Road over Bloody Tanks Wash.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$500,000
Project Location:
Mackey Camp Bridge over Bloody Tanks Wash.
Issue Addressed:
Deficient bridge.
Community Benefit:
Safe access to homes located east of the existing bridge from US 60.
Comment:
Project funding has already been requested through FEMA.Final Report 82
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MID-TERM ROADWAY RECOMMENDATIONS
Mid-term phase projects are recommended to be completed as the study area reaches year 2020. Table 4.2 presents a comprehensive list of the transportation recommendations for this phase, as well as the project number, location, description, and estimated costs for each project. Figures 4.4, 4.5, and 4.6 provide graphical representations of the mid-term transportation recommendations for the Cobre Valley area, City of Globe, and Town of Miami, respectively.
Estimated costs for each project are expressed in 2012 dollars and are general estimates. Actual costs for projects could vary at the time of implementation; therefore, a detailed analysis should be performed on a case-by-case basis to determine actual costs.
TABLE 4.2: MID-TERM ROADWAY RECOMMENDATIONS
ID
Project Location and Description
Cost
Agency
City of Globe
MT-1
Round Mountain Park Road: Maple Street to Trailhead Reconstruct, pave, and add sidewalks to existing roadway
$900,000
Globe
MT-2
Skyline Drive and Walliman Road Intersection Re-align intersection
$250,000
Globe
MT-3
Pine Street: Sycamore Street to Bailey Street Redesign the corridor by enhancing the streetscape with pavers, shading trees, walking paths, etc. Also install railroad crossing gates at Cedar Street, Oak Street, Mesquite Street, and Sycamore Street
$480,000
Globe
MT-4
Cottonwood Street at Pinal Creek Replace bridge
$600,000
Globe
MT-5
Yuma Street at Pinal Creek Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
Globe
MT-6
Hackney Avenue at Graveyard Wash Replace bridge
$600,000
Globe
MT-7
Haskins Road at Pinal Creek Replace bridge
$600,000
Globe
MT-8
High Street at Copper Gulch Replace bridge
$600,000
Globe
MT-9
Highland Drive at McMillen Wash Replace bridge
$600,000
Globe
MT-10
Hill Street at Cottonwood Street Replace bridge
$600,000
Globe
MT-11
New Roadway: Rim School Drive to 6th Street Construct new connector roadway
$500,000
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TABLE 4.2: MID-TERM ROADWAY RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
ID
Project Location and Description
Cost
Agency
Town of Miami
MT-12
US 60/Plaza Avenue/Canyon Avenue Intersection Re-design and re-align intersection to improve sight distance and other geometrics
$500,000
Miami
MT-13
Sullivan Street: Plaza Avenue to Miami Avenue Redesign the corridor by enhancing the streetscape with pavers, shading trees, walking paths, etc.
$200,000
Miami
MT-14
Cordova Avenue at Bloody Tanks Wash Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct major safety defects
$250,000
Miami
MT-15
Turner Street at Live Oak Canyon Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
Miami
Gila County
MT-16
Broadway Street/El Camino Road Intersection (Claypool) Construct curb, gutter, and delineate the intersection with striping
$250,000
Gila County
MT-17
Abiquiu Trail at Six Shooter Canyon Road Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
Gila County
MT-18
Dickison Drive at Pinal Creek Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
Gila County
MT-19
Pinal View Drive at Icehouse Canyon Road Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
Gila County
ADOT
MT-20
US 60: Reppy Avenue to Miami Avenue Restripe US 60 to a five-lane section with a center left turn lane and exclusive left turn lanes at intersections
$120,000
ADOT
MT-21
US 60: Miami to Globe Sidewalk Construct new sidewalks along the north side of US 60 between Globe and Miami
$400,000
ADOT
MT-22
Southern Pacific Railroad at US 70 Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
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TABLE 4.2: MID-TERM ROADWAY RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
ID
Project Location and Description
Cost
Agency
ADOT
MT-23
SR 188 at Hicks Wash (0.20 mile north of MP 223) Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
ADOT
MT-27
SR 188 at Tinhorn Wash (0.43 mile south of MP 218) Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
ADOT
MT-28
SR 188 at Wash (0.22 mile south of MP 219) Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
ADOT
MT-26
SR 188 at Wash (0.13 mile north of MP 219) Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
ADOT
MT-27
SR 188 at Wash (0.20 mile south of MP 217) Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
ADOT
MT-28
US 60 at Pinal Creek (2.6 miles E of SR 88 Junction) Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
ADOT
MT-29
US 60 at Pinal Creek (2.7 miles E of SR 88 Junction) Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
ADOT
MT-30
US 60 at Quartzite Wash (0.22 mile south of MP 257) Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
ADOT
MT-31
US 60 at Wash (0.26 mile south of MP 255) Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects
$250,000
ADOT
MT-32
US 60 at Bloody Tanks Wash Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity, correct any major safety defects, and bring it up current standards for load carrying capacity
$250,000
ADOT
MT-33
US 60 at Maple Street Replace bridge
$1,600,000
ADOT Final Report 85
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TABLE 4.2: MID-TERM ROADWAY RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
ID
Project Location and Description
Cost
Agency
Multiple Jurisdictions
MT-34
Mine Entrance/US 60 Intersection (Miami) Add exclusive turn lanes on cross-street to US 60
$450,000
ADOT/ Miami/ Mine
MT-35
Latham Boulevard Reconstruct roadway and fix sight distance issues with US 60. Also address drainage issues
$800,000
ADOT/ Miami
MT-36
US 70: High Desert Drive to SR 77 Intersection Widen roadway to four-lanes (two-lanes in each direction); Preliminary engineering has already been completed
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Final Report 87
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Final Report 88
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Final Report 89
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Project Descriptions for Mid-Term Improvements
The following projects were identified for the mid-term implementation phase. The Project Identification Number (i.e. MT- 1) does not represent the priority of the project, rather is an identification number to track project progress in the future. The responsible agency will prioritize the projects once the study is complete.
Round Mountain Park Road: Maple Street to Trailhead
Project Number: MT-1
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Roadway Reconstruction
Project Description:
Reconstruct, pave, and add sidewalks to existing roadway.
Project Length:
2247 feet
Estimated Cost:
$900,000
Project Location:
Round Mountain Park Road from Maple Street to Trailhead.
Issue Addressed:
Roadway in poor and deteriorated condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved access to Copper Mountain Elementary School and Round Mountain Park.
Comment:
The cost of lowering the grade is not included in the cost estimate.Final Report 90
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Skyline Drive and Walliman Road Intersection
Project Number: MT-2
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Intersection Improvement
Project Description:
Re-align intersection.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
Intersection of Walliman Road and Skyline Drive in the City of Globe.
Issue Addressed:
Intersection safety.
Community Benefit:
Increased safety.
Comment:
Steep grades, sharp turns, narrow streets, and intersection geometry dictate the need for improvements.Final Report 91
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Pine Street: Sycamore Street to Bailey Street
Project Number:MT-3
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Road Enhancement
Project Description:
Redesign the corridor by enhancing the streetscape with pavers, shading trees, walking paths, etc. Also install railroad crossing gates at Cedar Street, Oak Street, Mesquite Street, and Sycamore Street.
Project Length:
1330 feet
Estimated Cost:
$480,000
Project Location:
Pine Street from Baily Street to Sycamore Street.
Issue Addressed:
Enhance downtown's appeal and improve safety at railroad crossings.
Community Benefit:
Street beautification, downtown revitalization, and safety enhancement.
Comment:
Redesign the railroad corridor through downtown by enhancing the streetscape and make the corridor more inviting to the downtown area to promote tourism.Final Report 92
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Cottonwood Street at Pinal Creek
Project Number: MT-4
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Bridge Replacement
Project Description:
Replace bridge.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$600,000
Project Location:
Cottonwood Street at Pinal Creek.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for replacement.
Final Report 93
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Yuma Street at Pinal Creek
Project Number: MT-5
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
Yuma Street at Pinal Creek.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.
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Hackney Avenue at Graveyard Wash
Project Number: MT-6
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Bridge Replacement
Project Description:
Replace bridge.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$600,000
Project Location:
Hackney Avenue at Graveyard Wash.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for replacement.
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Haskins Road at Pinal Creek
Project Number: MT-7
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Bridge Replacement
Project Description:
Replace bridge.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$600,000
Project Location:
Haskins Road at Pinal Creek.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for replacement.
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High Street at Copper Gulch
Project Number: MT-8
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Bridge Replacement
Project Description:
Replace bridge.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$600,000
Project Location:
High Street at Copper Gulch.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for replacement.
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Highland Drive at McMilen Wash
Project Number: MT-9
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Bridge Replacement
Project Description:
Replace bridge.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$600,000
Project Location:
Highland Drive at McMilen Wash.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for replacement.
Final Report 98
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Hill Street at Cottonwood Street
Project Number: MT-10
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
Bridge Replacement
Project Description:
Replace bridge.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$600,000
Project Location:
Hill Street at Cottonwood Street.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for replacement.Final Report 99
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New Roadway: Rim School Drive to 6th Street
Project Number: MT-11
Responsible Agency:
City of Globe
Project Type:
New Connector Road
Project Description:
Construct new connector roadway.
Project Length:
643 feet
Estimated Cost:
$500,000
Project Location:
Rim School Drive to 6th Street.
Issue Addressed:
Additional access to the elementary school.
Community Benefit:
Safe access to school.
Comment:
Construct a new 0.12 mile connector road from Copper Rim Elementary School to 6th Street. This project could be combined with MT-1 to reduce costs.Final Report 100
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US 60/Plaza Avenue/Canyon Avenue Intersection
Project Number: MT-12
Responsible Agency:
Town of Miami
Project Type:
Intersection Improvement
Project Description:
Re-design and re-align intersection to improve sight distance and other geometrics.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$500,000
Project Location:
US 60/Plaza Avenue/Canyon Avenue Intersection.
Issue Addressed:
Intersection safety.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
East leg of the intersection approaches and intersects US 60 at skewed angle resulting in sight distance issues. In additon, Plaza Avenue provides access to Bullion Plaza in the vicinity of the intersection.Final Report 101
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Sullivan Street: Plaza Avenue to Miami Avenue
Project Number: MT-13
Responsible Agency:
Town of Miami
Project Type:
Roadway Enhancement
Project Description:
Redesign the corridor by enhancing the streetscape with pavers, shading trees, walking paths, etc.
Project Length:
4111 feet
Estimated Cost:
$200,000
Project Location:
Sullivan Street: Plaza Avenue to Miami Avenue.
Issue Addressed:
Enhance downtown's appeal.
Community Benefit:
Street beautification and downtown revitalization.
Comment:
Redevelop Sullivan Street corridor through downtown by enhancing the streetscape and making the corridor more inviting to the downtown area to promote tourism.Final Report 102
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Cordova Avenue at Bloody Tanks Wash
Project Number: MT-14
Responsible Agency:
Town of Miami
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
Cordova Avenue at Bloody Tanks Wash.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.Final Report 103
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Turner Street at Live Oak Canyon
Project Number: MT-15
Responsible Agency:
Town of Miami
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
Turner Street at Live Oak Canyon.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.Final Report 104
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Broadway Street/El Camino Road Intersection (Claypool)
Project Number: MT-16
Responsible Agency:
Gila County
Project Type:
Intersection Improvement
Project Description:
Construct curb, gutter, and delineate the intersection with striping.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
Broadway Street/El Camino Road Intersection (Claypool).
Issue Addressed:
Intersection safety.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
The intersection provides access to a Post Office, Fire station, Circle K and a private business in each quadrant. The intersection needs to be better delineated, with curb, gutter, sidewalk, striping, cross walks, and signage.Final Report 105
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Abiquiu Trail at Six Shooter Canyon Road
Project Number: MT-17
Responsible Agency:
Gila County
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and any correct major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
Abiquiu Trail at Six Shooter Canyon Road.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.Final Report 106
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Dickison Drive at Pinal Creek
Project Number: MT-18
Responsible Agency:
Gila County
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
Dickison Drive at Pinal Creek.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.Final Report 107
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Pinal View Drive at Icehouse Canyon Road
Project Number: MT-19
Responsible Agency:
Gila County
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
Pinal View Drive at Icehouse Canyon Road.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.Final Report 108
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US 60: Reppy Avenue to Miami Avenue
Project Number: MT-20
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Roadway Restriping
Project Description:
Restripe US 60 to a five-lane section with a center left turn lane and exclusive left turn lanes at intersections.
Project Length:
2478 feet
Estimated Cost:
$120,000
Project Location:
US 60 from Reppy Avenue to Miami Avenue.
Issue Addressed:
Left turning movements.
Community Benefit:
Improved corridor safety.
Comment:
Several accidents from left turning movements are made from the high-speed lane on US 60. Restripe US 60 for continuous left turn lane with dedicated lefts at the signalized.Final Report 109
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US 60: Miami to Globe Sidewalk
Project Number: MT-21
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Sidewalks
Project Description:
Construct new sidewalks along the north side of US 60 between Globe and Miami.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$400,000
Project Location:
North side of US 60 from Town of Miami to City of Globe.
Issue Addressed:
Pedestrian safety.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety for pedestrians.
Comment:
To improve safety of pedestrians additional sidewalks along the north side of US 60 are needed.Final Report 110
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Southern Pacific Railroad at US 70
Project Number: MT-22
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
Southern Pacific Railroad at US 70.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.Final Report 111
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SR 188 at Hicks Wash (0.20 mile north of MP 223)
Project Number: MT-23
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
SR 188 at Hicks Wash (0.20 mile north of MP 223).
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.
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SR 188 at Tinhorn Wash (0.43 mile south of MP 218)
Project Number: MT-24
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
SR 188 at Tinhorn Wash (0.43 mile south of MP 218).
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.
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SR 188 at Wash (0.22 mile south of MP 219)
Project Number: MT-25
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
SR 188 at Wash (0.22 mile south of MP 219).
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.Final Report 114
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SR 188 at Wash (0.13 mile north of MP 219)
Project Number: MT-26
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
SR 188 at Wash (0.13 mile north of MP 219).
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.
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SR 188 at Wash (0.20 mile south of MP 217)
Project Number: MT-27
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
SR 188 at Wash (0.20 mile south of MP 217).
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.
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US 60 at Pinal Creek (2.6 miles E of SR 88 Junction)
Project Number: MT-28
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
US 60 at Pinal Creek (2.6 miles east of SR 88 Junction).
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.
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US 60 at Pinal Creek (2.7 miles E of SR 88 Junction)
Project Number: MT-29
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
US 60 at Pinal Creek (2.7 miles E of SR 88 Junction).
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.
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US 60 at Quartzite Wash (0.22 mile south of MP 257)
Project Number: MT-30
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
US 60 at Quartzite Wash (0.22 mile south of MP 257).
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.
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US 60 at Wash (0.26 mile south of MP 255)
Project Number: MT-31
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity and correct any major safety defects.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
US 60 at Wash (0.26 mile south of MP 255).
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.
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US 60 at Bloody Tanks Wash
Project Number: MT-32
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Description:
Rehabilitate bridge to restore the structural integrity, correct any major safety defects, and bring it up current standards for load carrying capacity.
Project Length:
N/A
Estimated Cost:
$250,000
Project Location:
US 60 at Bloody Tanks Wash.
Issue Addressed:
Poor bridge condition.
Community Benefit:
Improved safety.
Comment:
Bridge inspection report rated this bridge to have a poor sufficiency rating and eligible for rehabilitation.
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US 60 at Maple Street
Project Number: MT-33
Responsible Agency:
Arizona Department of Transportation
Project Type:
Bridge Replacement
Pro