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Mesa officials back design work for Center Street makeover to improve sidewalks, bike lanes and downtown access
Summary
Mesa City Council study session advanced design work for a Center Street capital-improvement project between Main Street and University that would narrow travel lanes, add separated bike lanes and wider, shaded sidewalks, study a roundabout at Second Street and use 2024 bond funds for design and outreach.
Mesa City Council members on Sept. 4 directed staff to move forward into detailed design and public outreach for a Center Street improvement project focused on the block between Main Street and University.
Eric (transportation staff) told the council the draft concept narrows travel lanes to prioritize pedestrians and bicyclists, adds wider sidewalks and shade, and would install curbside, separated bike lanes with buffer zones. "We want to provide a gateway into downtown," he said, describing the project’s goal to connect the convention center and downtown commercial areas.
The presentation outlined why staff favors the segment from Main to University: prior studies (the MESA Moves bond program, a downtown micromobility/parking study and the convention center master plan) indicate the…
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