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Give input on the proposed preliminary design of the Union Pacific Railroad Pedestrian/Bike Bridge

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How far is your property from the Union Pacific Railroad Bicycle and Pedestrian bridge project?

Response Percent Response Count
1/4 mile or less 20.0% 4
1/4 - 1/2 mile 15.0% 3
1/2 - 1 mile 25.0% 5
more than 1 mile but still in Tempe 40.0% 8

Please Share your thoughts on the proposed design from Apache/Smith to the Apache PD Substation Drive.

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Please share your thoughts on the proposed pedestrian bridge design. What elements would you like to see changed or added?

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Please share your thoughts on the proposed design from Broadway Road to the south bridge landing at Encanto Drive.

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18
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How do you commute to work or school? Select all that apply.

Response Percent Response Count
Pedestrian 15.8% 3
Bike 84.2% 16
Car 42.1% 8
Transit 26.3% 5

If you plan on using the corridor for biking, what do you anticipate will be your trip purpose? Please check all that apply.

Response Percent Response Count
Travel to work 23.5% 4
Travel to school 17.6% 3
For recreation or exercise 94.1% 16
To access entertainment or shopping 94.1% 16
Other 11.8% 2

This bridge is intended to provide better access to destinations in the surrounding area. Which destinations will be easier for you to access once it’s completed.

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Please share any other thoughts you have on the project.

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How did you hear about this survey?

Response Percent Response Count
Postcard 10.0% 2
Email 35.0% 7
At an event 20.0% 4
Other 35.0% 7
Frankie Perry outside Tempe
April 3, 2024, 3:19 PM
  • How far is your property from the Union Pacific Railroad Bicycle and Pedestrian bridge project?
    • more than 1 mile but still in Tempe
  • Please Share your thoughts on the proposed design from Apache/Smith to the Apache PD Substation Drive.

    I believe stronger protection than plastic flex posts should be provided for the bike lane. I can understand their cost effectiveness, but they mainly provide visual separation, and not much actual physical protection. If protection is provided, it should be solid and prevent any vehicles from entering the bike lane.

  • Please share your thoughts on the proposed pedestrian bridge design. What elements would you like to see changed or added?

    I like the amount of shade that is provided in the concept, as well as the sense of enclosure. The opportunity for art on the bridge is nice as well. I think a convex mirror on the tight turn would be a nice feature to add for cyclists.

  • Please share your thoughts on the proposed design from Broadway Road to the south bridge landing at Encanto Drive.

    Los Feliz Dr should have some sort of lane marking, like sharrows. Curb bump outs are a great idea and will help improve safety. I think the entire road should be slightly narrowed as a traffic calming measure, and trees could be planted in the extra space. I think curb bump outs should be installed on the T intersection of Los Feliz and Encanto Dr to further increase safety.

  • How do you commute to work or school? Select all that apply.
    • Bike
    • Transit
  • If you plan on using the corridor for biking, what do you anticipate will be your trip purpose? Please check all that apply.
    • For recreation or exercise
    • To access entertainment or shopping
  • This bridge is intended to provide better access to destinations in the surrounding area. Which destinations will be easier for you to access once it’s completed.
    No response.
  • Please share any other thoughts you have on the project.

    The multi use path on the north side of the tracks that passes by the police station should have improved lighting. The proposal only seems to include street lights, which are mostly effective for drivers.
    Physical separation is planned between the path and the roadway. Bollards with lights would be a very effective way to improve lighting on the path while keeping the physical separation.

  • How did you hear about this survey?
    • Other - social media
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Proposed design from Apache/Smith to the Apache PD Substation Drive.


Proposed pedestrian/bike bridge design. 


Broadway Road to the south bridge landing at Encanto Drive.


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