About the Project
A future paving project along 50th Street from Frye Road to Chandler Boulevard provides an opportunity for the Phoenix Street Transportation Department to review restriping options that would better accommodate the needs of all roadway users.
The number of travel lanes will remain the same, but the proposed option would require removal of the center turning lane to accomodate the extra space needed for painted buffers.
Buffered bicycle lanes add space between people driving and people walking or biking for increased protection from vehicles, improved safety and added comfort. Additionally, the visual narrowing of the lane widths to accommodate bike lanes will help guide vehicles and deter speeding.
Pavement maintenance (new asphalt) is scheduled for spring 2025, and restriping would happen shortly after paving was completed.
Proposed Changes
The department is proposing the following for this corridor:
Option A: No change - one driving lane in each direction, with no bicycle lanes and a two-way center turning lane.
Option B: One driving lane in each direction, with a buffered bike lane on both sides of the roadway.
The cross-section diagrams on the right show the current street design and the proposed street design.
