5th St, 9th/7th St, 9th/Castro Ave Bicycle Boulevards
ABOUT THE PROJECTS
The 5th Street, 9th/7th Street, and 9th Avenue/Castro Ave Bicycle Boulevard projects use low volume neighborhood streets to expand our citywide low-stress biking network by creating routes to jobs, neighborhood destinations, schools, and parks. These projects are identified in the City of Tucson Bicycle Boulevard Master Plan(PDF, 82MB) and funded by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) bicycle boulevard package.
- 5th St Bicycle Boulevard spans from Euclid Avenue to Sixth Avenue, connecting the University of Arizona campus to the future 6th Avenue protected bike lane.
- 9th/7th Street Bicycle Boulevard extends from Fourth Avenue to Treat Avenue and is approximately 2.1 miles long.
- 9th/Castro Avenue Bicycle Boulevard, from St. Mary’s Road to Ft. Lowell Road, is 2.7 miles long and crosses the Pima Community College Downtown campus.
WHY BICYCLE BOULEVARDS?
Bicycle Boulevards are a cost-effective way to provide low-stress routes for people that want to bike in their neighborhood or across town. The City of Tucson's Bicycle Boulevard Master Plan(PDF, 82MB) outlines a vision for a connected network of Bicycle Boulevards that will expand access to healthy transportation and recreation options citywide.
Bicycle Boulevards are more than improved routes for bicyclists. They improve safety for everyone who uses the street by slowing and reducing cut-through traffic and making it easier for people walking and biking to cross busy streets. When traffic calming features such as neighborhood traffic circles and curb extensions are installed, there may also be opportunities to add landscaping that shades, cools, and beautifies the street.
PROJECT GOALS
- Encourage walking and biking: provide comfortable alternatives to walking and biking on major streets
- Slow and reduce cut-through traffic: calm vehicle traffic to provide a more comfortable walking and biking experience
- Provide enhanced crossings: signalized crossings and other enhancements improve walking and biking across busy streets
PROJECT SCHEDULE
TOP ISSUES AND CONCERNS
OPINIONS ON SPECIFIC TREATMENTS
HELP US DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS AT 9TH ST AND EUCLID AVE
Help the City of Tucson improve safety and convenience for people walking, biking, and driving at the intersection of 9th St and Euclid Ave. through the 9th St at Euclid Ave Intersection Improvements Survey.
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YOUR INPUT IS IMPORTANT
If you have further questions or comments, please contact Collin Chesston at Collin.Chesston@tucsonaz.gov or 520.304.0254.
BIKE BOULEVARD DESIGN ELEMENTS
Neighborhood Street Features
9th Ave, 5th St & 9th St Bicycle Boulevard Plans
Download the 100% final design plans!(PDF, 67MB)
Download the 90% design plans!(PDF, 70MB)
Download the 60% design plans!(PDF, 49MB)
(PDF, 2MB)Download the 30% design plans for all 4 projects that were combined!(PDF, 14MB)
PAST COMMUNITY EVENTS
- BIKE-IN MOVIE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL - Family-friendly open house + FREE bike repair + Ice cream + Movie screening
- Saturday, August 21 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | Balboa Heights Park | 2536 N Castro Ave *rescheduled*
- Open house ends and family-friendly movie starts at 7:45 PM - Bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the evening!
- 1ST VIRTUAL TOWN HALL
- CURBSIDE ICE CREAM SOCIAL - Pop-up open house + Ice cream
- Thursday, July 29 | 5:30 PM ‐ 8:30 PM | 9th St & 4th Ave (SE corner)
- Stop by for free ice cream and tell us what you think about the upcoming projects!