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Tempe kicks off 18-month transportation plan update; officials highlight scooters, safety and federal funding uncertainty
Summary
Transportation and Sustainability Director Eric Iverson and planners told the Tempe City Council they have launched an 18-month update to the city's transportation plan, with public outreach under way and a survey open through Sept. 10, and that the update will include an updated Vision Zero action plan and guidance for capital projects and grant applications.
Transportation and Sustainability Director Eric Iverson and planners Chase Wallman and Lindsay Post presented an 18-month update to the Tempe Transportation Plan, describing the project schedule, public outreach opportunities and how the plan will support Vision Zero and the city's general plan.
"These are really important documents," Iverson said, describing the plan as the city's roadmap for maintaining and developing pedestrian, bicycle, transit and street infrastructure. Lindsay Post said the plan team is wrapping the existing-conditions phase, held a first public meeting on Aug. 13 and has a public survey open through Sept. 10.
Why it matters: the plan informs capital projects, helps win state and federal grants and will include an updated Vision Zero action plan that targets a reduction in fatal and serious crashes.
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