Community Engagement
The Phoenix Street Transportation Department hosted an in-person open house on May 11, 2024 from 8 to 10 a.m. outside Gallagher's Sports Grill, 3320 E. Baseline Rd., to discuss the project with residents and gather input to help guide the pre-design study. Residents also provided input via an online survey that was available in English and Spanish from May 11 through May 31, 2024.
Thank you to those who participated in the open house and survey.
The community engagement and input process for this project will continue throughout 2024, please follow this page for updates.
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About the Project
The Street Transportation Department is doing a pre-design study that will evaluate a three-mile segment of the Western Canal between 24th Street and 48th Street. The study will assess the south bank as an active transportation route (contiguous commuter and recreational route) and provide safe concepts for crossing infrastructure where the pathway intersects with arterial and collector streets. This project is a continuing partnership with Salt River Project (SRP) to develop areas of the canal bank in the southern region of Phoenix and connect it with the City of Tempe.
Where is this in the Process?
Pre-design is the earliest phase of a potential project. There is no determined construction date or timeline because funding has not been allocated for design and construction. The pre-design phase will allow the team to assess the potential for constructing such a project and identify preliminary design considerations and budget estimates.
If built, Phase 2 of the Western Canalscape will re-integrate the Western Canal into the surrounding communities between 24th Street and 48th Street. Scroll down to view a project area map.
Pre-Design Study Timeline
The pre-design study began in March 2024 and is scheduled to conclude in April 2025.
Project Contacts
Project Manager:
Brandy Ruark, Project Manager
brandy.ruark@phoenix.gov
Public Engagement Contact:
Albert Granillo, The Barnhart Co.
agranillo@barnhartco.com