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Home My WebLink About3-12-2024 Study Session Agenda PacketMARANA AZ E STAB L IS HE D 1 9 7 7 MARANA TOWN COUNCIL STUDY SESSION NOTICE AND AGENDA 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona 85653 Second Floor Conference Center, March 12, 2024, at or after 6:00 PM Ed Honea, Mayor Jon Post, Vice Mayor Patti Comerford, Council Member Jackie Craig, Council Member Herb Kai, Council Member John Officer, Council Member Roxanne Ziegler, Council Member Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Marana Town Council and to the general public that the Town Council will hold a meeting open to the public on March 12, 2024, at or after 6:00 PM located in the Second Floor Conference Centerof the Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, Arizona. ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL ON ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. Revisions to the agenda can occur up to 24 hours prior to the meeting. Revised agenda items appear in italics. The Second Floor Conference Center is wheelchair and handicapped accessible. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Town Clerk at (520) 382-1999. Requests should be made as early as possible to arrange the accommodation. This Notice and Agenda posted no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting at the Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, the Marana Operations Center, 5100 W. Ina Road, and at www.maranaaz.gov under Agendas and Minutes. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION/MOMENT OF SILENCE Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda Packet Page 1 of 45 March 12. 2024 APPROVAL OF AGENDA DISCUSSION/DIRECTION/POSSIBLE ACTION D1 Relating to Transportation; presentation by Kittelson & Associates providing an update and recommendations related to the Town of Marana Transportation Master Plan; discussion and possible direction regarding the final Master Plan document (Fausto Burruel) EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03, the Town Council may vote to go into executive session, which will not be open to the public, to discuss certain matters. E1 Executive Session pursuant to A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A), Council may ask for discussion or consideration, or consultation with designated Town representatives, or consultation for legal advice with the Town Attorney, concerning any matter listed on this agenda for any of the reasons listed in A.R.S. §38-431.03 (A). FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Notwithstanding the Mayor's discretion regarding the items to be placed on the agenda, if three or more Council members request that an item be placed on the agenda, it must be placed on the agenda for the second regular Town Council meeting after the date of the request, pursuant to Marana Town Code Section 2-4-2(B). ADJOURNMENT Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda Packet Page 2 of 45 March 12. 2024 A6� MARANA AZ ESTABLISHED 1 9 7 7 Council -Study Session Meeting Date: 03/12/2024 To: Mayor and Council Submitted For: Fausto Burruel, Public Works Director From: Diahn Swartz, Traffic Manager Date: March 12, 2024 Strategic Plan Focus Area: Vibrant Community D1 Strategic Plan Focus Area Additional Info: The Strategic Plan goal is to provide a safe and connected multi -modal transportation system to support the mobility needs of present and future residents. Subject: Relating to Transportation; presentation by Kittelson & Associates providing an update and recommendations related to the Town of Marana Transportation Master Plan; discussion and possible direction regarding the final Master Plan document (Fausto Burruel) Discussion: The consultant (Kittelson) will present recommendations regarding the Town's Transportation Master Plan, and will invite discussion and provide an opportunity for Mayor and Council to provide input for the final document. Staff Recommendation: Mayor and Council are invited to provide input regarding the Transportation Master Plan, which is to be finalized in April. Suggested Motion: No motion is required; staff seeks Council's feedback and direction. Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda Packet Page 3 of 45 March 12. 2024 Attachments Presentation Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda Packet Page 4 of 45 March 12. 2024 IL �:AWI 1w- MO. -116 4L- a ff 11 0 all, %%ft M,M Wi -!p4m W-1 WAN Marana C the Years 20 1— Starting as a Rural Town with 1,500 residents •11 1977 Marana Over the Years 4 2000 0 2023 0 Ln 14 Population 1977 ■ 2000 By 2000, development necessitated the Town's first Transportation Master Plan 2030 1977 Marana Over the Years 2000 2023 2030 But after the 2001 Transportation Master Plan, the Town boomed... 2045 1977 Marana Over the Years 2000 2023 2030 But after the 2001 Transportation Master Plan, the Town boomed... 315% population increase since 2000 30% increase in housing units since 2010 alone Population ■ 2000 ■ 2010* 2020* ■ 2023 TOWN GROWTH FROM 2000 TO 2023 2045 Marana Over the Years 20 2023 Today—Marana has numerous plans and developments further expanding the demands on the Town. 2000 Marana Over the Years 4 2023 2030 2045 Population ■ 2000 ■ 2010* ■ 2020* ■ 2023 ■ 2030 2055 2023 Marana Over the Years 2030 2045 2055 Population 02000 ■ 2010* 2020* 02023 02030 ■ 2045 Y2023-Y2045: 82% increase in population 2030 Marana Over the Years 2045 2055 By 2055, Marana MPA: Population 0 2000 0 2010* - 2020* 0 2023 ■ 2030 - 2045 - 2055 106% population S•a increase m&6 104% increase in total jobs What Happens If NO Roadway Improvements are Made? Pal Alrpark Final Airpark Rd Pinal County _—_—_-—- -----_—_ — Pima County Ironwood Forest N r q National Monument g F Hardin Rd s 3 Dove Mountain B/�d Marana Rd Grier Rd \ i� Tortolita Barnett Rd I vo Preserve , y Moore Rd a/-7:i;� � El Tiro Rd Sii` .■ Level of 5erl LOSA -C LOS D LOS E LOS F Study Network River, Wash, or Canal ---� Union Pacific Railroad — — — County Boundary Town of Marana i0 Town of Marana Planning Area Park, Open Space, or Golf Course N 0 1 Mi.e. A Source Town of Marana, Pima County, ADOT Marana $ Regional Auport —F Avra Valley Rd Saguaro National P'cture Rocks Rd Park Sunset Rd Tortolita Mountain Park J / r Moore Rd Tangerine Rd Naranja Or Lambert Ln o — Linda Vista Blvd N Overton Rd Town of Cortaro Farms Rd Oro Valley Ina Rd Qa Orange Grove Rd RiyP Ra Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda Packet Page 14 of 45 And the Public is Concerned 100% 90% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% - Increased congestion due to growth in the Town 34 Lack of options other than driving 26% 12% 44% Addressing emerging Improving safety for all Maintaining existing technologies users facilities 23% 7% Limited funding Other (please specify) Study Process ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ How are we Doing? Understand how people and goods are moving today and tomorrow ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ What do we Need? Determine future conditions, needs, and opportunities What are the Possibilities? Identify and evaluate potential improvement solutions What is the Plan? Develop phased transportation improvement plan Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda Packet Page 16 of 45 March 12, 2024 Many of the Town's transportation issues are related to 1-10 and the frontage road system Gaps in the roadway network and lack of alternative routes limit access and connectivity Ak As Marana continues to grow, congestion will continue to increase, if no roadway improvements are made Marana's residents want more transportation choices (walking, biking, transit) Key challenge for Town staff - understanding trade-offs of different development scenarios Increased traffic congestion is key concern for the public What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? 60% 50% 48% 40% 30% 20% 10% o% 49 % 20% 18% 24% 31% 53% Maintaining existing Improving safety for Reducing travel Adding and Enhancing bicycle Creating new Reducing congestion roadways all users congestion on roads enhancing public and pedestrian travel connections to key or improving safety transportation destinations on non-Marana services maintained facilities (i.e. railroad crossings, 1-10 Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda Packet corridor, etc.) March 12, 2024 Other (please specify) Page 18 of 45 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? Traffic Interchanges Sunset Rd and • Orange Grove Rd Ina Rd Cortaro Rd and Twin Peaks Rd Avra Valley Rd Moore Rd and/or Tangerine Rd RECOMMENDATIONS: ✓ No additional changes recommended beyond the current project Marana Town Council Study Sessior March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? Sunset Rd and Orange Grove Rd Ina Rd*RECOMMENDATIONS: ✓ By 2045: Widening Ina Rd from 1-10 TI to Thornydale Cortaro Rd and Twin Rd to 6-lanes may be Peaks Rd needed ✓ In Consideration for RTA Avra Valley Rd I Next Moore Rd and/or Tangerine Rd Marana Rd Marana Town Council Study Sessior March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? Cortaro Farms Rd • and Twin Peaks Rd Avra Valley Rd Moore Rd and/or Tangerine Rd Marana Rd Tortolita Development R RECOMMENDATIONS: Cortaro Farms Rd TI ✓ Planned project, TMP validates need ✓ By 2030: without improvements, TI exceeds capacity Recommendations: ✓ Reconstruct TI to include a railroad overpass ✓ Widening to 6-lanes maybe needed froi Hartman Ln to Arizona Pavilions Dr Twin Peaks Rd TI ✓ No changes Marana Town Council Study Sessior March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? Cortaro Rd and Twin Peaks Rd Three Potential Scenarios Avra Valley Rd Evaluated Moore Rd and/or 1. Extend Avra Valley Rd: 1-10 Tangerine Rd To Tangerine Road ✓ Provides moderate relief to Marana Rd Tangerine Rd and TI X Environmental concerns may Tortolita Development be present Frontage Roads Marana Town Council Study Sessior March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? Cortaro Rd and Twin Peaks Rd Three Potential Scenarios Avra Valley Rd Evaluated Moore Rd and/or Tangerine Rd 2. Extend Lambert Lane connecting to the 1-10 Frontage Roads Marana Rc ,/ Connects as overpass south of Lambert Ln ✓ No changes to the TI. Tortolita Development ,' provides moderate relief to Twin Peaks TI ✓ Provides another east -west corridor parall, Frontage Roads Tangerine Rd. Improves overall circulation X Significant challenges to construct X Environmental concerns may be present> Marana Town Council Study Sessior March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? Cortaro Rd and Twin Peaks Rd Three Potential Scenarios Avra Valley Rd Evaluated Moore Rd and/or Tangerine Rd 3. Extend Lambert Lane to Avra Valley Rd TI Marana Rd ✓ Creates a full diamond interchange ✓ Provides moderate relief to Twin Peaks Tortolita Development and Tangerine TI ✓ Provides another east -west corridor parallel to Tangerine Rd Frontage Roads ✓ Improves over circulation X Significant challenges to construct X Environmental concerns may be r)resen- Marana Town Council Study Sessior March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? Cortaro Rd and Twin Peaks Rd RECOMMENDATIONS: Avra Valley Rd • ✓ By 2055: One of the three connections may be needed Moore Rd and/or Tangerine Rd 1AF . I . :1 Tortolita Development Frontage Roads Marana Town Council Study Sessior March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? Avra Valley Rd EVALUATION Moore Rd and/or• Evaluated Impact With or Tangerine Rd Without Moore Rd TI Marana Rd No Moore Rd TI. Tangerine Rd TI Full Reconstruction Tortolita X Tangerine TI may still be congested Development X Tangerine Rd west of 1-10 may still be Frontage Roads congested X May be more expensive to reconstruct X More interruptions to traffic during construction X Would not enhance overall area circulation Marana Town Council Study Sessior March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? Avra Valley Rd Moore Rd and/or• Tangerine Rd Marana Rd Tortolita Development Frontage Roads New Moore Rd TI with Minor Improvemei Tangerine TI ✓ Moore connects to Adonis Rd ✓ Provides significant relief to Tangerine Rd T (especially the west side of 1-10) ✓ Reduces stress on Clark Farms Blvd ✓ Provides two access points to 1-10 in an arE projected to grow significantly ✓ Minor improvements at Tangerine TI may s ✓ Less expensive than reconstructing Tangeri ✓ Less interruption to traffic during construct ✓ Enhances overall circulation ✓ Moore Rd west of 1-10 may need to be wid 4-lanes Marana Town Council Study Session i March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? Avra Valley Rd Moore Rd and/or RECOMMENDATIONS: Tangerine Rd Interim Tangerine Rd TI Improvements are needed to accommodate near -term growth Marana Rd ✓ If NO Interim Tangerine Rd TI improvements, Moore Rd TI Tortolita needed by 2030 Development ✓ If Interim Tangerine Rd TI improvements are made, Frontage Roads Moore Rd TI needed after 2030 Marana Town Council Study Sessior March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? Moore Rd and/or Tangerine Rd RECOMMENDATIONS: Marana Rd • ✓ Planned interim improvements, TMP validates need Tortolita Development ✓ By 2045: Marana Rd TI exceeds capacity, even if Frontage Roads potential Tortolita TI is in place Marana Town Council Study Sessior March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? 1 Marana Rd Tortolita • Development Frontage Roads Two Potential Scenarios Evaluated New Tortolita TI ✓ Tortolita TI — developer driven need/project; provides a more direct access to the proposed Tortolita development X Pinal Airpark Rd TI — ramps may need to be removed and TI converted to an overpass. Too close to Tortolita TI X Missile Base Road TI may be needed in this scenario Marana Town Council Study Session i March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? Marana Rd Tortolita • Development Frontage Roads Two Potential Scenarios Evaluated Pinal Airpark TI Reconstruction (Full Diamond TI) ✓ In lieu of new Tortolita TI, this would serve as access point for Tortolita development ✓ Adonis Rd or alternative route need to be extended to Pinal Airpark TI X May be too far out to be useful for the Tortolita development users and may add more stress on Marana TI Marana Town Council Study Sessior March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? Marana Rd Tortolita • Development Frontage Roads RECOMMENDATIONS: ✓ Continue to monitor development plans and timeline for Tortolita development. Either a new TI or conversion of Pinal Airpark to a full -diamond TI will be needed. ✓ Based on the location of various land uses and the intensity of the Tortolita development, Marana TI may need to be reconstructed to include a railroad overpass and remove the at -grade crossing Marana Town Council Study Sessior March 12, 2024 What Improvements are Needed Along 1-10? J&/ Tortolita Development RECOMMENDATIONS: Create a two-lane, one-way frontage PinalAirpark, Frontage Roads road system on both sides of I-10. ✓ Frontage road corridor is broken down into 4 segments ✓ Implementation: 1) With other TI project improvements when feasible 2) Create the remainder frontage road system in the priority of segments B, C, and D 0 MaranalRdi / C Avra Valley Rd Tangerine Rd t--------------I ........... A - Maintain WB Frontage Rd as two-way Two-lane, one-way MaRPPWri MAd"UQ490,0&Packet March 12, 2024 Maintain two-lane, one-way frontage roads on both sides A, � Cortaro Farms Rd Orange Grove Rd Sunset Rd Top I. 8 What Additional Projects Are Needed? PROGRAMMED PROJECTS: TMP Validates the Need for Numerous Projects, Including: ✓ Tangerine Road Widening: Dove Mountain Blvd to I- 10 ✓ Tangerine Farms Extension ✓ Twin Peaks Rd Widening ✓ Clark Farms Blvd (Sanders to Tangerine Rd) ✓ Silverbell Rd Widening (Ina to Sunset) ✓ TI reconstruction — Cortaro Farms Rd ✓ TI enhancements —Tangerine Rd, Marana Rd Pinal Airpark Rd Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda March 12, 2024 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ; IVlarana i Avra Valley Rd Cortaro Fa'rms i ~ Ina Rd ,L _ J ° 711\ 9-on, .'_ (range Grove Rd i Sunset Rdl Page 34 of 45 What Additional Projects Are Needed? PROGRAMMED PROJECTS: TMP Identified Modifications to Planned/Programmed Projects: Near -Term (By 2030) ✓ Cortaro Rd TI: widen to 6-lanes from Thornydale Rd to Arizona Pavilions Dr ✓ Ina Rd: widen to 6-lanes from 1-10 to Thornydale Rd ✓ Marana Rd: widen to 4-lanes only from 1-10 to Wentz Ln ✓ Thornydale Rd: widen to 4-lanes north of Cortaro Farms Rd Mid -Term (By 2045) ✓ Sandario Rd: widen to 4-lanes only from Avra Valley Rd to Picture Rock Rd It I ---------+ Pinal Airpark Rd �.�-------------- � % - - - - - - - - - - - - - Marana Rd ; -ice , Tangerine Rd i Avra valley Rd it- ,-ro Farms R i Ina Rd ` XI - Orange G ✓ Cortaro Farms Rd: widen from Traffic Interchange to Thornydale f SunsetRdJ_ Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda Pack J Page 35 of 45 Rd March 12, 2024 What Additional Projects Are Needed? TMP IDENTIFIES NEW PROJECTS: Near -Term (By 2030) ✓ Linda Vista Blvd: Twin Peaks to Thornydale Rd ✓ Joplin Ln Extension: Extend Joplin Ln from Linda Vista Blvd to Cortaro Farms Rd ✓ Camino De Oeste: Widen from Cortaro Farms Rd to Linda Vista Blvd ✓ Intersection improvements Mid -Term (By 2045) ✓ Adonis Rd Realignment/Extension: Realignment from Grier Rd to Cochise Canyon Tr; Extension into Tortolita development Long -Term .d Pinal Airpark Rd 1 ; ---------- Marar�a l' Tangerine Rd �a Avra valley Rd Q � Cor Lamr_a ' L� --------------------------- � J,na Rd ✓ Bill Gaudette Rd (Developer Driven): extend from Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda Packet Sandario Rd to Tangerine Farms Rd March 12,2024 Orange Grove RYd Sunset Rd Page 36 of 45 What Multimodal Enhancements Are Needed? P, Current facilities are in poor condition Lack of continuous, Lack of comfortable Lack of safe and secure Lack of shade and / or Lack of accessibility for Lack of separation comfortable routes to crossings at bike parking at places to walk or bike people with disabilities between vehicles and destinations intersections and major destinations to people walking or roads Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda Packet bildRA 37 of 45 March 12, 2024 What Multimodal Enhancements Are Needed? TMP evaluated projects from: • Previous plans recommendations • New ideas based on new needs/data • Potential to incorporate in roadway projects Multimodal Network Includes: o�* Corridors where the Town has invested in infrastructure • low -stress routes for persons of all ages and abilities C� New connections to homes, jobs, activity centers, schools, and regional bike network Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda Packet Page 38 of 45 March 12, 2024 What Multimodal Enhancements Are Needed? I I I I I — J i ---_j L — — — — — 1 P BA TMP Recommendations: AW 1. Moore Road: Extending shared use path to Sanders Rd one -side of corridor 2. Sanders Road: a) Near -Term: Shared use path on Sanders Rd from the Loop to Moore Road b) Long -Term: As development occurs, install shared use paths r 3. Avra Valley Rd and Sandario Rd: Maintain and enhance I � I i I Ir — — - ------ L---v Shared -Use Pathways -Existing wide shoulders until development occurs Shared -Use Pathways - Planned Greenways - Existing Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda Packet Greenways- Planned March 12, 2024 Page 39 of 45 What Multimodal Enhancements Are Needed? I L Qaum a QC� Q[1�oaaoN ❑ � a A New Crossing <a Trail Access ❑ Upgrade Crossing — Existinq Shared Use Path — On Street Bike Lane i n ulm 1. Lon Adams: widen sidewalk and fill-in sidewalk gaps. ADA compliance and crossing upgrades to Lon Adams/Civic Center Dr 2. Sandario: Phase development of shared use path from Moore Rd to Barnett Road and Barnett Road to Marana Rd. 3. Barnett Road: Create greenway path 4. Clark Farms Road: install on -street bike lanes and sidewalks with roadway project 5. As Tangerine Farms Road Extension and Development Occurs: 1. Tangerine Farms Rd: on -street bike lanes and sidewalks 2. Grier Rd: on -street bike lanes and sidewalks Marana Town CouncilS`t dyitlssTona gdettefRoad: install bikes lanes March 12, 2024 Page 40 of 45 What Multimodal Enhancements Are Needed? Complete and connected networks create a vision for efficient and safe travel, without a vehicle iviurumouall iveeus Crossing, Intersection, or New Trail Marana Town Council Study Sessiop 9ge�d5Pkei eedS Page 41 of 45 March 12, 2024 A What Multimodal Enhancements Are Needed? First/Last-Mile Connectivity to Existing Stops Evaluation of Microtransit Options 4— Rd Ta,tq. eRd Naranla Or lambed tr l m0 Yet. Bbd a ... tar Rc T—, a1 Oro uv'y ma Rd Orange G— RO Marana Town Council Study Session Agenda Packet March 12, 2024 Page 42 of 45 Complete And Connected Networks ANNIOILIEUVA A 15kIA1I EM 1 • One vision for I- 10, TI s, a n d Frontage Roads I T(j n 71AIA C Action Plan for Addressing Local Needs Creating a Complete Multimodal Network Next Steps • Phase 2 Community Engagement • Draft Final Report .�,� ,,,.may 7L� ` - � - ,_� -_ i ;1. � ,.-- w _� � -' _ •.�. - - ... �' ... '_' ��..� ~�"� �_. r '_!- _ � '_ �-',_ � -- - -. r1` �. ►�� /_��"�� . '�j �,�1'pl ^ V,� •' 1-+� _ ....r~ r f�- ` i �� _ems• Ott -firvow �P U K-F; D DI Ai &DANA 0HPStl-c 0 i