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Council approves $358,600 design contract for Butler Avenue Complete Streets Phase 1 (environmental clearance and 30% design)
Summary
The council approved a professional services agreement with WSP USA for $358,599.56 to begin environmental clearance and 30% concept design on the Butler Avenue Complete Streets project, which includes protected bike lanes, elevated sidewalks and protected intersections.
Flagstaff City Council on Oct. 21 approved a $358,599.56 professional services contract with WSP USA, Inc. to complete environmental clearance and an initial 30% concept design for the Butler Avenue Complete Streets Improvement project, Phase 1.
Capital Improvements staff described the project as a corridor‑scale complete‑streets retrofit on Butler Avenue between Milton and Sawmill, featuring protected intersections at Beaver, San Francisco and Sawmill; elevated bike lanes and sidewalks separated from vehicle travel lanes by parkways; and new pedestrian crossings including a new crossing at O’Leary.
The project has been through earlier pilot treatments, benefited from an Active Transportation Master Plan adoption and secured federal Safe Streets for All grant funding (approximately $9.6 million) as well as an AZ Smart Fund award. Staff said the current contract will support compliance with federal grant conditions, prepare NEPA/environmental documentation and produce a 30% design package that will be brought back to council for review.
Coordination and schedule
Staff said the Butler project is being coordinated with the Lone Tree Road overpass works to minimize conflicts. The environmental and 30% design work is scheduled through early 2026; the team anticipates procurement of a construction manager at risk (CMAR) around a 60% design stage, pending federal grant procurement approvals.
Council action
Council approved the WSP contract and authorized the city manager to execute the agreement. Staff said they will return with public outreach, stakeholder meetings and a 30% design package for council review.
Ending
The Butler Complete Streets work is intended to provide safer, elevated bike lanes, protected intersections and improved pedestrian crossings along a major east–west corridor. Funding includes federal and state grants plus city Proposition 419 revenues directed to active transportation projects.
