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The City of Mesa is constantly increasing it pro-activity in promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyle and the bicycle map is just one part of this goal. Updating the map every year keeps residents informed of how the bike network is growing and becoming more connected. The 2017 update included a new design, paths, and safety informational graphics to better aid the community 1 - City of Mesa Bike Map 2017 - Page 1

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GRID Bike HERMOSA VISTA PARK

GRID bike share location Visit www.gridbikes.com for more information

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Restricted Sidewalk Biking Zone Riding a bicycle, skateboard, motorized skateboard, or scooter is not allowed on sidewalks in the restricted zone

ALTA MESA PARK

GENE AUTRY PARK

The City of Mesa assumes no responsibility arising from the use of this information. This map is provided without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. The City of Mesa has published this map to aid cyclists and in no way warrants the safety of the bicycle facilities indicated on this map. Cyclists are urged to use facilities that are suitable for their individual cycling skill.

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PRINCESS PARK

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RED MOUNTAIN DISTRICT PARK

HOHOKAM PARK

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FREEDOM PARK

EVERGREEN PARK

RED MOUNTAIN PARK

ENSENADA PARK MOUNTAIN VIEW PARK

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VALENCIA PARK

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GATEWAY PARK CHELSEA PARK

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The Rapid Response program was created to decrease the response time to hazards and disturbances in Forest Park.

This Program was enhanced by producing ten maps of diffenert hikes inside the park. The maps produced were used for the volunteers to easily identify within the specific hike where the hazards and disturbances are, and report back a percice location within the 5,000 acre park.

Working with only black and white cartagrophy made the maps a challenge to highlight important areas, but with the use of different shading the final product was effective and user friendly.

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Analysis of GIS bike crash statistics highlight areas of needed improvement to existing bike lanes with the objective of increased bicycle safety in Tempe. City planners can use this data to find ways to prevent motor vehicle and bicycle collisions. This project uses multiple GIS analyses to figure out high-risk areas for bicycling are located including kernel density, interpolation, and buffering.

1 - Bicycle Crash Density 2 - Distance to Intersection

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This GIS project utilizes multi-criteria decision making to determine an optimal choice for closing a campus in the Maricopa Community College District. The best candidate for closure (based on population distribution) was determined by using population statistics for the region as well as community college enrollment.

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1 - Population Tracts 2 - College Enrollment 3 - College Enrollment With Gateway 4 - College Enrollment Without Gateway

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Population 2,000 or Less 2,001 - 6,000 6,001 - 12,000 12,001 - 20,000 20,000 and Greater Colleges College Enrollment

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12,001 - 16,000 16,001 - 20,000 20,001 + College Tracts Chandler-Gilbert Estrella Mountain Gateway Glendale Mesa Paradise Valley Phoenix Rio Salado Scottsdale South Mountain

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This project was a complete rezoning application that included the process of doing site due diligence for the applied property through researching zoning documents, city zoning ordinances and the general plan. Neighborhood meetings were held for community feed back on the development, which helped in understanding concerns for the project.

1 - The Grand Parcel 2 - Site 3 - Site Plan 4 - Parking Map 5 - Zoning Map 6 - Building Use

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Offices

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C A N A LS CA PE P L A N NIN G TOOLKIT

This project was a collaboration of deferent ways to enhance the canals within the City of Phoenix. The canals provide a great source of recreation for the citizens of Phoenix and surrounding municipalities. The current multi-use paths can be used to avoid busy streets and it could be a potentially better way to travel though the Phoenix area on bike or foot. The intention of the trails is to provide recreation and ease from vehicle traffic, but these trails are not performing at their fullest potential and could use many improvements.

Through surveying multi-use paths and working with stakeholders, a usable toolkit for the city was developed to improve safety, transportation, and recreation along the canals. Improvements such as better connectivity, safer crossings, sign-age, recreational amenities and lighting would improve the trek for bicyclists and pedestrians along the canal. With the applied improvements, the canal multi-use paths could be of great value to the city and its citizens.

1 - Disconnect of Canal Multi-Use Paths

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MID-BLOCK CROSSINGS Provide a safer crossing with a median for refuge. Flashing lights on the road can also be incorporated to alert traffic.

HAWK CROSSINGS High Intensity Activated Crosswalks halt traffic for pedestrians and bicyclist to cross quickly.

UNDERPASS/OVERPASS Provide the most ideal type of intersection crossing by not interrupting the flow of vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclist traffic

SIGN-AGE Allows for those along the canal to be aware of their location when coming to an intersection as well as where the canal path continues.

WAY-FINDING LIGHTS Provide a direction at night when directional sign-age is not easy to see the connecting paths

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T EM P E C ENTER FOR TH E ARTS : TH E O RY O F U RBA N D E S I T E M P E C E N T E R F O R T H E A R T S : T H E O R Y O F U R B

This project focused on an analysis of the elements of success as well as the drawbacks of an urban fabric within the Phoenix Metropolitan area. The Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) incorporates both private and public sectors that are beneficial to the city and the community; however improvements could be made on multiple levels to better contribute as a main destination within the city.

The vision for the site was to become a node of interest for the citizens to sit, stay and enjoy the space beyond its private uses. The changes to the site have potential to influence urban activity.

1 - Circulation 2 - Site Improvements

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Increase safety and security on nearby roads by using traffic calming techniques

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Implement more shade and seating within the park to draw people into the space

Start a weekly farmers market to make up for the lack of food destinations in the area

Optimize use of current TCA bar as also a cafe to create a third space that will also draw people into the building’s public space

Encourage mixed-use developments in surrounding vacant lots to increase the awareness of the area

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P L AN NI NG

ME TH OD S

This project focuses on redesigning university malls to better cater to the current needs of students, based on data gathered regarding the current nature of the malls.

The proposed design answers those needs by providing safety, shade, traffic flow, bike parking, seating and comfort for not only the students but also surrounding citizens.

1 - Site View 2 - Original Site 3 - Site Plan

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Separated bike lanes for a safer commute for all

Replaced street with extension of mall for less vehicle traffic for full pedestrian use

New building allows easy access to small park and reduces noise from street

A new park replaces a parking lot to create shade and resting area

Extended bicycle parking

Shade from native plant types to protect and cool

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