Frye Road Protected Bike Lanes Presentation

Frye Road Protected Bike Lanes
City Council Connectivity Subcommittee
June 18, 2024

Strategic Framework
Forward-thinking transportation & technology networks with:
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Multi-modal, integrated options to access Chandler’s employment 
corridors, local destinations and connections with Valley cities.
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Safe, attractive and well-managed roadways, paths and traffic systems 
connecting developments and neighborhoods.
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Innovative micro-transit options integrated into regional systems to serve 
Chandler residents and visitors.
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Fiber and wireless technology providers that quickly and reliably connect 
people and business.
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Regional resources that maximize the ability to finance transportation 
projects.

Transportation Master Plan
Approved by City Council Feb. 13,  2020
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Improve Multi-Modal 
Transportation Options
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Provide More Separated and 
Protected Bike Facilities
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Public feedback:
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Strong interest in biking
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Concern over biking adjacent to 
high-speed traffic
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Frye Road Recommended as First 
Protected Bike Lane

Project Limits
Frye Road from Paseo Trail to San Marcos Park (2.5 miles)

Building Blocks of a Protected Bike Lane
Photo Source: Minneapolis Public Works

Benefits of Protected Bike Lanes
*Source: Monsere et al. Lessons from the Green Lanes: Evaluating Protected Bike Lanes in the U.S. NITCRR-583.
**Crash data does not show that the corridor has experienced safety issues

Project Objectives
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Create a more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly environment along this 
corridor
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Provide a more comfortable bicycle facility that physically separates 
bicyclists from vehicular traffic.
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Enhance connection and accessibility to Downtown Chandler and the 
Paseo Trail.
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Connect enhanced bicycle facility to schools and parks located along the 
project corridor.
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Incorporate landscaping, hardscaping, and art within the project corridor.

• Preliminary Design (Feb. 2021):
• 115 survey responses received
• 57 additional comments through 
social media
• Majority positive response for 
protected bike lanes
• Design:
• Public Meeting (Nov. 2022) 
• 9 attendees
• Mostly positive feedback
• Stakeholder Outreach
• Schools, Businesses
Public Engagement

What We Heard from the Public
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64% bicycle at least once a week primarily for 
recreation, social activities, and dining.
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Perceived lack of safety for pedestrians and 
     bicyclists
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Majority of positive response for improved/ 
     protected bike lanes
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Additional requests for landscaping, connections 
     to bicycle network, and detection at intersections
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3.6 out of 10 for how comfortable Frye Rd is to ride today
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Parents indicated they would allow their child to bike to and from school 
without an adult in 5th grade with protected bike lanes versus 7th grade as it is
Protected Two-Way Bicycle Lane, Mesa, AZ

May 2021 Council Micro Retreat
Council Feedback
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Safety 
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Connections to Destinations
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Downtown Bike Parking
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Invest to Make Appealing
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Spend More Up Front to 
Make More Durable
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Be Prepared to do 
Elsewhere
Modifications to Plans
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More Green Paint and Signage
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Wayfinding Signage Added
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Created Downtown Bike Parking Map 
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Added Art Panels and Monument Signs
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Repave Entire Roadway
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Thermoplastic instead of Green Paint
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Protected Bike Lanes Study

Proposed Barriers
Delineator Posts
Parking Protected
Precast Concrete Curbs
Raised Pavement Markers
Raised Bike Lane

West of Arizona Ave.
• Striped Crosswalk at San 
Marcos Park
• Landscaped Medians and 
Monument Sign at Western 
Entry
• Precast Curbs

West of Arizona Ave. (Cont.)

East of Arizona Ave.
• Interspersed Curb and 
Raised Pavement Markers
• Connection to Paseo Trail 
and Homestead North Park

Eastern End of Frye Road  
Current Condition

Eastern End of Frye Road

Wayfinding

Art Panels
• Professional Art Design 
• Student Artwork – Near Schools

Maintenance
Landscaping
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Medians at western end
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Connection to Paseo Trail at eastern end
Street Sweeping
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Purchase smaller sweeper with grant funds
Replacement Parts
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Curbs
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Bollards 
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Raised Pavement Markings
Green Thermoplastic 
• Reapply every 8 – 10 years

Project Funding and Timeline
• Preliminary Design – 2020 - 2021 ($80,000 Grant)
• Council Micro Retreat – May 12, 2021
• Design ($914,000 Grant)
• December 2021 – June 2024
• Construction ($13.52M Grants)
• Award Contract in Fall 2024
• Construction in 2025

Questions and Comments