The early design work focused on North 32nd Street between East Shea Boulevard and East Cholla Street. After public input, the limits of the project expanded to include North 32nd Street from East Cheryl Drive to East Cholla Street.
32nd Street: Cheryl Drive to Cholla Street
The City of Phoenix is in the early stages of construction to introduce pedestrian and other safety improvements to the North 32nd Street Corridor.
Project Details
This project benefitted from robust public engagement and the final design of the roadway and safety improvements were adjusted or augmented based on community input. The design is fully complete and construction began in July 2025. Features include:
- Adjusting lane widths to increase safety for people bicycling and to moderate speeds
- Widening sidewalks for pedestrian safety
- Reconfiguring dedicated bike lanes
- Adding street lights for increased safety and visibility
- Increasing the landscape elements along the corridor
Construction of State Route 51 resulted in a corresponding decrease in traffic volume along this portion of 32nd Street. This allowed the city to study ways to enhance the safety of the road, while contributing to a more vibrant community along the North 32nd Street Corridor.
Constraints such as overhead power lines on the western side, existing water and sewer lines, high pressure gas lines and other infrastructure influenced the design options for this area. The detailed design diagram linked below shows all of the areas of improvement.
The City's Office of Arts and Culture selected Arizona artist and sculptor, Bobby Zokaites, to work with the community on public art concepts and designs to enhance the streetscape. He is working on six separate artistic elements, including a shade structure, that will be installed between Cheryl Drive and Cholla Street.
Community Engagement
A video recording of three separate virtual public meetings that were held between May 2021 and October 2022 to gather community input and share update with residents are posted on this page. The roll plot that was presented during the October 20, 2022 virtual public meeting is linked below.
Timeline
Construction Start: July 7, 2025
Construction Duration: Approximately 7 months
Project Hotline: 602-295-2945
Construction activities will start from the outer limits of the street, working toward the inside. Lane closures will be needed to protect workers. Driveway access to businesses and residences will be maintained at all times.
Street Transportation Title VI and ADA Program
Title VI Notice to the Public and ADA Policy Statement
The City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department hereby gives notice that it is the agency's policy to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title II of The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. These federal statutes require that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or service the City of Phoenix Street Transportation Department administers. More information regarding the Title VI program can be found at Street Transportation Title VI and ADA Program or email STR Title VI Program.