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A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of Maricopa, Arizona Authorizing the submission of grant applications to the Arizona Department of Transportation, Transportation Enhancement Division in support of funding the beautification of State Route 347 North Entrance of the City of Maricopa and a Shared-Use Pathway, Sidewalk Improvements. Discussion and Action.
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The City of Maricopa was awarded funding from the Arizona Department of Transportation, Transportation Enhancement Division in Round 14 (2007) and Round 16 (2009) as follows.
In January 2007, the City of Maricopa was awarded funds for the John Wayne Parkway (SR 347) and (SR 238) Sidewalk Enhancement Project Phase I. This awarded project is for the construction of 1,820 linear feet of sidewalk beginning at Costa Brava Avenue and ending at the entrance of Bashas' Shopping Center. In addition, sidewalk connection will begin on the west side of SR 347 on the corner of SR 238 and will run parallel to SR 347 traveling 1,110 linear feet.
In 2009, the City of Maricopa was awarded funding John Wayne Parkway (SR 347) Sidewalk Enhancement Project Phase II. This project facilitates a multimodal connection on the north side of town beginning at Cobblestone Farms (west side of the road) traveling 3,674 linear feet south ending at the Intersection of SR 347 and SR 238.
Environmental Clearance for Phase I has been issued by the Arizona Department of Transportation. Design Plans are at 60%. Right of Way and Utilities are working closely due to a utility conflict that may require relocation. A kick-off meeting is scheduled for the Phase II with the Arizona Department of Transportation in May 3, 2012.
The Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) Funded the Transportation Enhancement (TE) Program and provides opportunities for Arizona.
The Intermodal Surface Transportation Act (ISTEA) of 1991 was signed into law by President Bush, and established a new vision for surface transp...
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