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      Western Canalscape Phase 1: 4th Avenue to 24th Street

      The Phoenix Street Transportation Department, in partnership with Salt River Project (SRP), is working to transform the south bank of the Western Canal from a dirt path to an improved concrete pathway. 

      The area around the Western Canal between 4th Avenue and 24th Street accommodates heavy pedestrian and bicycle use, and this canalscape improvement project will develop a recreation or commuting alternative to traveling nearby roads. It will also provide crossing infrastructure where the pathway intersects with arterial and collector streets.

      The project will link neighborhoods with eight schools, four transit routes, a park-and-ride facility, five churches and the future Valley Metro South Central Light Rail extension. Scroll down to view a project area map.

      Fun Facts

      Did you know the Phoenix metro area has 180 miles of canals? That's more miles of canals than Venice and Amsterdam combined. Venice has approximately 26 miles of canals and Amsterdam approximately 60 miles.​

      ​The nine canals that make up the Valley's canal system were developed more than 100 years ago, beginning in 1883.​​​​

      Project Details

      Improvements include:

      • Concrete pedestrian and bicycle pathway
      • Area lighting
      • Landscaping where possible

      Where right-of-way is available, the project will incorporate seating areas, shade structures, pedestrian bridges and public art.

      Map of Central Avenue to 25th Street, showing the future light trail transit terminus to the 24th Street/Baseline Road Park-and-Ride. This planned section of shared use path will provide a safe alternative to Baseline Road for active transportation. In addition, this route will provide strong links between existing and planned transit facilities and routes.
      Project area map. This planned section of shared use path will provide a safe alternative to Baseline Road for active transportation. In addition, this route will provide strong links between existing and planned transit facilities and routes.

      Contact the Project Team

      Project Manager:
      Paul NjiRaini
      paul.njiraini@phoenix.gov​

      Public Engagement Coordinator: Albert Granillo
      agranillo@barnhartco.com

      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 program​​​​​​​s 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.​​​