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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil Presentation - Transportation Master PlanTown Council – Study Session September 12, 2023 •What We Found and What : Existing Conditions •What We Heard - Community Engagement Phase 1 •TMP Vision and Goals •Next Steps Project Website Online Survey and Mapping Tool Event Participation! Media Extravaganza! Local News Real Talk with the Town Social Media, E-mail Blasts Surveys: 1,163 (8 minutes average time spent) Map Comments: 233 0.2%11.2% 26.5%28.4%30.7% 3.1% Under 18 18-34 35-49 50-64 65 and older Prefer not to answer 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% What is your age? 17% 16% 2% 2% 94% 13% 4% Walk / Use a Mobility Device Bike / E-bike / Scooter Bus or other Public Transit Rideshare (like Uber or Lyft) Drive Alone Carpool or Vanpool Other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Select the ways you travel most in Marana 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% I live in Marana I work in Marana I go to school in Marana No, but I visit Marana Do you live, work, or go to school in Marana? 20% 7% 6% 33% 16% 15% 1% 38% 17% 21% 5% 9% 23% 20% 32% By Car By Walking or Wheelchair By Bicycle By Public Transportation 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% How easy is it for you to travel around Marana today? Very Easy Easy Somewhat Easy Not Easy Not Applicable What We Found: Existing Conditions Total Population:56,758 (2022 Arizona Commerce Estimate) Since 2000 Median age: increased by 4 years Median household income: increased by 41% Single driver commuters: decreased (81% to 75%) Source: Replica Southwest Fall 2022 WEEKDAY Drive Transit Bike Walk Other Average Travel Time Average Travel Distance Getting To Work 94% <0.5% 0.5% 2.5% 2.5% 35 min. 20.5 mi Getting to School 82% <0.5% 6% 11% 1% 25 min. 11 mi Travel for Daily Needs 85.5% <0.5% 1% 11% 2% 21 min. 13 mi Getting Outside 88% <0.5% 1% 8% 2.5% 23 min. 13.5 mi Our Streets Today Some Corridors Don’t Match Their Functional Classification Our Streets Today Our Streets Today Congestion issue occurs along major corridors, especially around I-10 Interchanges Our Streets Today Travel Time Reliabilit y TRAVEL DELAY Our Streets Today Train delays on Cortaro Farms Road Safety 61% of all crashes (22% of fatal) occurring at intersections a crash takes place every 13 HOURS How would you rate the roadway network for driving? 1- 5 (5 being best) How would you rate the roadway network for….. Driving 3.14^ ^ Congestion and Delays at Intersections 74.4% 39.3% 11.3% 33.6% 10.7% Congestion and Delays at Intersections Poor Pavement Conditions Unsafe Roads Limited Connectivity Other (please specify) What are the biggest challenges to driving in Marana today? (Select up to 2) Ped/Bike usage is increasing How would you rate the roadway network for people walking or biking? 1- 5 (5 being best) How would you rate the roadway network for….. Walking Biking 2.78** 3.03** **Lack of continuous, comfortable routes to destinations ** Lack of separation between vehicles and people walking or biking 6.9% 55.6% 44.5% 17.8% 32.3% 11.9% 55.7% Current facilities are in poor condition Lack of continuous, comfortable routes to destinations Lack of comfortable crossings at intersections and major roads Lack of safe and secure bike parking at destinations Lack of shade and / or places to walk or bike to Lack of accessibility for people with disabilities Lack of separation between vehicles and people walking or biking What are the biggest challenges to walking and biking in Marana today? (Select up to 3) Public Transit What is the greatest transportation need in Marana today? 48% 20% 49% 18% 24% 31% 53% 13% Maintaining existing roadways Improving safety for all users Reducing travel congestion on roads Adding and enhancing public transportation services Enhancing bicycle and pedestrian travel Creating new connections to key destinations Reducing congestion or improving safety on non-Marana maintained facilities (i.e. railroad crossings, I-10 corridor, etc.) Other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% What is the greatest transportation need in Marana today? (Select up to 3) 4.51 2.87 2.52 2.64 2.55 Improving roadway conditions (i.e., safety, pavement conditions, and congestion) Making public transportation a more viable travel option Enhancing and expanding bicycle facilities Improving walkability through enhanced pedestrian spaces Embracing new technologies and innovation What transportation investments should Marana focus on? Rank from 1 (most important) to 5 (least important). Vision and Goals Marana’s transportation system is a safe, efficient, and interconnected multimodal network that supports a thriving community. Reduce fatalities and serious injury crashes Plan, design, apply, and construct facilities for all users and abilities Identify and address gaps and barriers Improve multimodal access to key destinations Implement environmentally sensitive roadway designs Protect and enhance natural, cultural, and historic resources Optimize efficiency and accessibility Uphold an efficient and routine maintenance schedule Develop a complete and connected multimodal network that supports economic growth Marana Tomorrow In 20 years, what do you think our greatest transportation challenge will be? 90% 34% 12% 26% 44% 23% 7% Increased congestion due to growth in the Town Lack of options other than driving Addressing emerging technologies Improving safety for all users Maintaining existing facilities Limited funding Other (please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% In 20 years, what do you think our greatest transportation challenge will be? (Select up to 3) Marana is Growing and Changing Marana is Growing and Changing General Plan Established a Vision Future Scenarios Scenario 1: Growth and Development Remains Steady •New Roads Based on Planned Future Developments •Traffic Interchange improvements to Cortaro Road and Tangerine Road •No I-11 Corridor Scenario 2: Growth and Development Increases At a Faster Pace •New Roads Based on Planned Future Developments •Traffic Interchange improvements to Cortaro Road and Tangerine Road •New Interchange at Moore Road •No I-11 Corridor Scenario 3: Full Build Out •I-10 Corridor Improvements •Full Build Out Network Improvements •Includes I-11 Corridor THANK YOU!