Indian School-Grand Canal Neighborhoods

The goal of each T2050 Mobility Study is to improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility for all people -- regardless of their age or ability level -- who walk, ride a bicycle, or use transit to get to their important destinations.

Mobility Area Description

The Grand Canal, one of the Valley’s approximately 200 miles of irrigation canals, bisects the Indian School-Grand Neighborhoods Mobility Area running from the southwest corner to the northeast corner. Although there are several pre-schools and parochial schools, there are no public schools. Two new HAWK beacons were installed in the area: one at the Grand Canal crossing near Indian School Road and 22nd Ave. and the other at the Grand Canal crossing near 19th Ave. and Glenrosa Ave. A HAWK is a special kind of traffic signal that lets the user (pedestrian, bicyclist) push a button, which causes signal lights to flash to stop traffic, so the user can safety cross the street. The area also lacks parks and healthcare facilities - the four nearest urgent care facilities are more than a mile away.

Map of the mobility study area for the Indian School-Grand Canal neighborhoods

Update / Next Steps

A list of proposed recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle mobility in the Indian School-Grand Canal Neighborhoods were identified by the study team based on an analysis of the study area and public input. This list is included in the Proposed Conditions Report available below.