2017 – 2021 Transportation Improvement Program
Executive Summary
The TIP
Subcommittee
Roderick Lane
Arizona Department of
Transportation
Dave Heinekin
University of Arizona
Kandi Young
SunTran
Scott Robidoux
Tucson Airport Authority
Lee Comrie
Air Quality Committee
Maria Arvayo
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Scott Beck
Arizona Department of
Transportation
Ursula Kramer
Pima County Department
of Environmental Quality
Janice Cuaron
City of Tucson
Jose Rodriguez
Town of Oro Valley
Thomas Garcia
Town of Sahuarita
Joel Gastelum
City of South Tucson
Steve Tipton
Tohono O’odham Nation
Morris Reyna
Town of Marana
Sal Caccavale
Pima County
Introduction
Pima Association of Governments’ Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) is a federally mandated, five-year capital program of regional
transportation projects and programs. The TIP identifies priorities for all
transportation modes including national, state, regional and local
roadways; transit, aviation, bike and pedestrian facilities, and programs
such as RideShare, Vanpool and Safe-Routes-to-School.
The TIP is updated annually to show new projects proposed by local and
state governments, regional transportation providers and the public. The
TIP document provides a general description of projects and programs,
their funding source(s), sponsor and schedule.
The TIP is essentially a financial document that shows a funding schedule.
Thus, in some cases, projects listed in the TIP may already have been built
and funding may be needed to pay for previous construction or the
funding may be in place but there may be a lag before the physical
project is initiated or completed. In the case of projects using federal
funds, the funds are “obligated” at the start of the project; the funds
needed are set aside for the project when it is obligated even though it
may take months or more to actually start construction. Thus a project
could be shown as completed or “closed” in the TIP because funds are
obligated to it, regardless of whether construction has yet occurred.
FAST Act
The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST) guarantees
funding for highways, highway safety and public transportation. Federal
legislation sets forth the parameters for TIP development. The TIP
includes project priorities and a financial plan which documents the
financial resources available to implement the program. The FAST Act is a
five-year bill signed into law on December 4, 2015. The PAG TIP assumes
that the policies and funding levels of the FAST Act will continue beyond
the expiration of the act on September 30, 2020.
Overview
The goal of the TIP process is to make optimum use o
of available funds and resources to serve
transportation
on needs and implement the long
long-range
range transportation plan known as the
Regional Transportation Plan or RTP in the PAG region. The TIP is developed cooperatively by
all of the jurisdictions within Pima County (see the lis
listing
ting of the TIP Subcommittee
membership on the previous page
page) through a process facilitated by the Pima Association of
Governments (PAG), the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for Pima County. PAG’s
TIP Subcommittee is the standing technical commi
committee
ttee responsible for development of the
TIP.
As the TIP is developed,, needed adjustments to existing projects are made and new proposed
projects are prioritized based on established criteria. While new projects were submitted this
year for available RTA (Regional Transportation Authority) categorical funding, regional policy
limited the inclusion of new non
non-RTA projects due to limited funding availability. This
underscores the regional commitment to completing projects already in the TIP and
maintaining the TIP as a fiscally constrained document.
Funding for RTA projects is tied to the voter
voter-approved
approved RTA plan; the RTA projects are shown
in the TIP document to meet federal metropolitan planning, air quality and other
requirements. The RTA is listed as a jurisdiction, even though it does not construct projects.
projects
The new RTA projects, combined with the projects that were carried forward from the 2016201
2020 TIP, make up the draft project list for the 201
2017-2021 TIP. The draft TIP is analyzed for
equity (Title VI) and air quality impacts and submitted for public review. After the public has
had an opportunity to comment on the draft TIP
TIP, further adjustmentss are made as necessary.
A formal public comment period occurs before the TIP is sent to the PAG Regional Council for
adoption.
Contents of the 2017-2021 TIP
The TIP lists the individual projects and programs identified for funding in the region between
fiscal years (FY) 2017 and (FY) 20
2021. Projects range from construction projects to studies that
identify future needs as well as potential projects or programs to create travel alternatives
that will help relieve congestion on the transportation network.
The map located in the center of this document outlines proposed TIP improvements.
improvements They
are coded by funding year. Some projects that may appear as a single project on the map
may be listed as several projects in the TIP because of how the different elements
incorporated into the project or the phas
phasing of the project construction occur.
occur Since the TIP is
a funding document, some of the projects may already be built and are shown in order to
repay loans that were used to complete the project earlier. Further, TIP funds may be
b used to
pay for pre-construction
truction activities and the actual project may be years away from being
completed.
What’s New in the 2017-2021 TIP
The 2017-2021 TIP updates the funding allocations for regional projects and programs
outlined in the 2016 – 2020 TIP. The following table outlines projects and programs that are
new to the TIP document.. These projects have been added to the TIP either through
amendment of the existing TIP or as part of the programming process of the 2017-2021
201
TIP, in
the months since the previous TIP was adopted in May 2015.
Table 1 - New Projects since May 2015
TIP ID PROJECT NAME
SPONSOR
Amount
in TIP
(in ‘000s)
925
37,700
3,603
371
530
40
10.15
11.15
12.15
13.15
14.15
15.15
ADOT
Tucson
Marana
Pima County
Pima County
Tucson
16.15
17.15
18.15
19.15
20.15
21.15
22.15
23.15
24.15
25.15
26.15
27.15
28.15
29.15
SR 85: Welcome St to Pima County Line
UPRR Underpass Expansion at Grant Road
Tangerine Corridor: Wildlife Linkages
Elemental Level Bridge Inspection
Elemental Level Culvert Inspection Program
Golf Links-Aviation Shared Use Path Bridge Deck
Replacement
Houghton Road: 22nd to Irvington
Tohono O’odham Safety Improvements, Phase 2
Tohono O’odham Safety Improvements, Phase 3
La Canada and Moore Intersection Study
McCain Loop Study
Roadway and Intersection Safety Enhancements
Sign Panel Replacement
Safety: Durable Pavement Markings
Regional Traffic Signal Program: Equipment
Loop Safety Markings and Signs
School Safety Infrastructure Improvements
Nogales and Olive HAWK Crossing
La Canada and El Conquistador HAWK Crossing
Pedestrian HAWK Crossings
Tucson
Tohono O’odham
Tohono O’odham
Oro Valley
Pima County
Sahuarita
Pima County
Pima County
RTA
Pima County
Pima County
Tucson
Oro Valley
Tucson
3,000
2,985
2,664
50
50
50
1,060
625
1,220
250
362
75
250
700
30.15
31.15
32.15
33.15
34.15
School Safety Infrastructure Improvements
CDO River Park and Overton HAWK Crossing
Bike Boulevard Package 1
Alvernon and Hughes Bike Lanes
36th St: Park to Country Club Sidewalks
Tucson
Pima County
Tucson
Pima County
Tucson
225
238
1,000
700
450
Project
Phases
Construction
Design
Construction
Operations
Operations
Construction
Design
Construction
Construction
Study
Study
Study
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Design and
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Construction
Design
What’s has been Removed from the 2017-2021 TIP
Projects that are removed from the TIP receive one of three designations.
•
“Previous” is for projects that no longer need regional funding through the TIP. Most
often, this is because the project is complete. However, this designation can also be
for federal projects that have obligated their federal funds, even if construction is ongoing or even has yet to begin.
•
“Reserve” is for projects that do not have regional funds in the current TIP, but they are
still a priority for their sponsoring jurisdiction. These projects will continue to seek
available funding in future TIP programming cycles.
•
“Dropped” is for projects that never received any regional funds and are no longer a
priority for their sponsoring jurisdiction. These projects will no longer seek available
funding.
The following tables identify projects that have been removed from the active TIP since in the
last year.
Table 1 - Projects designated “Previous” since May 2015
TIP ID
97.06
42.14
39.14
38.14
28.14
83.09
35.10
53.05
72.12
8.04
115.06
150.07
68.09
127.08
86.12
170.00
48.14
80.10
82.10
PROJECT NAME
RTA Special Needs Transit Expansion
TIA Environmental Assessment
TIA Jet Bridges
TIA CCTV Upgrade
TIA Airport GIS
Sahuarita Rd: La Villita to Country Club Wildlife Crossings
La Villita Bike Lanes
General Route Studies
Bike/Pedestrian Neighborhood Path Program
Bike/Pedestrian Neighborhood Path Program
Magee Rd: Mona Lisa to La Canada
Wildlife Movement through Culvert – Wildlife Study
RTA Wildlife Linkage Identification
Wildlife Fencing Study
Tanque Verde Road at Emily Gray Jr. High HAWK Crossing
Tanque Verde Rd: Catalina Hwy to Houghton Road
Speedway Blvd: Painted Hills to Camino de Oeste
Sabino High School Bicycle Safety Enhancements
Pantano River path Bicycle and Ped Enhancements
SPONSOR
RTA
TAA
TAA
TAA
TAA
Sahuarita
Sahuarita
Sahuarita
Sahuarita
Sahuarita
Pima County
RTA
RTA
Pima County
Pima County
Pima County
Pima County
Pima County
Pima County
11.08 Mona Lisa Rd at Orange Grove Intersection Improvements
35.06 La Canada Dr #6 – Ina to Calle Concordia
16.09 Centennial Elementary and Flowing Wells Jr. High Safe
Routes to School
63.01 Camino de Oeste – Phase 1
88.12 Bowes Rd at Sabino HS HAWK
62.14 Bike Town SRTS Pilot Program
144.07 Bike Package 1 Paved Shoulder, Restriping/Gap Closure
49.12 Rancho Vistoso and Woodburne Study
434.00 Lambert Lane Widening – Phase 1
30.13 Twin Peaks Road: Shared Use Path
758.00 Twin Peaks Road/Linda Vista Blvd TI
93.09 Marana Wireless Signal Upgrades
7.09 Marana Airport Runway Construction and Preservation
13.12 Marana Airport Environmental Assessment
35.12 Marana Airport Master Plan Update
37.12 Marana Airport Bypass Apron
36.12 Marana Airport Apron Rehab
64.12 Ina Rd Bridge Bat Boxes
77.10 SR 86: Town of Sells Pedestrian Bridges
182.08 SR 86: Wildlife Movement Study
9.15 SR 86 Fencing
78.10 I-19: Esperanza Blvd Bike and Ped Enhancements
8.14 I-19: Canoa Shoulders
7.14 I-10: Marsh Station to County Line
6.14 I-10: Junction SR 83 to MP 288
61.12 I-10: Davidson Canyon WB Bridge
25.12 Transit Facility Repairs
127.07 Software / Hardware for Sun Tran
125.07 Shop Tools and Equipment
140.07 Employee Education and Training
73.06 Downtown/University Streetcar
19.12 CNG Fueling Station Upgrade
17.14 Asset Management Program
3.10 UPRR Nogales Branch Rail Safety
110.09 Speedway / 6th Avenue Signal Upgrade
57.06 Speedway Blvd: Camino Seco to Houghton
12.10 School HAWK Signals – Package 1
71.09 Rita Rd: I-10 to UPRR
155.08 Pedestrian HAWK Crossings
112.09 Left Turn Phasing Installations
95.12 Kolb / UA Tech Park Signal
Pima County
Pima County
Pima County
Pima County
Tucson
Pima County
Pima County
Oro Valley
Oro Valley
Marana
Marana
Marana
Marana
Marana
Marana
Marana
Marana
Marana
ADOT
ADOT
ADOT
ADOT
ADOT
ADOT
ADOT
ADOT
Tucson Transit
Tucson Transit
Tucson Transit
Tucson Transit
Tucson Transit
Tucson Transit
Tucson Transit
Tucson
Tucson
Tucson
Tucson
Tucson
Tucson
Tucson
Tucson
7.13
45.08
69.09
10.10
128.08
32.12
141.08
15.14
14.14
102.09
Congress Street Circulation Study
Camino Seco/Wrightstown Intersection Improvements
Bus Pullout Package 5
Broadway/Old Spanish Trail Pelican
Transit Regional Fare System and Rebranding
Software for Electronic Vouchers
Job Access Reverse Commute (Rural)
Culvert Load Rating
Bridge Inspection Program
Cardinal/Valencia Road Intersection Improvements
Tucson
Tucson
Tucson
Tucson
RTA
RTA
OWP-Local
Pima County
Pima County
Pima County
Table 3 - Projects designated “Reserve” since May 2015
TIP ID PROJECT NAME
148.00 Kinney Rd: Ajo to Bopp
29.03 Sun Van Expansion of Vans
SPONSOR
Pima County
Tucson Transit
Table 4 - Projects designated “Dropped” since May 2014
TIP ID
79.00
20.12
42.07
82.09
11.14
7.15
53.14
99.12
28.13
27.13
PROJECT NAME
Ryan Airfield Taxiway High Speed Exit
SR 86: Kitt Peak Linkage Wildlife Crossing Retrofit, Phase 2
Twin Peaks Rd: Rattlesnake Pass
Houghton Rd: I-10 to Speedway Wildlife Design Study
SR 86: Tucson Rifle Club to Aviator
I-19: Esperanza Wash Scout Retrofit
SR 210: Broadway Connection
Lambert Lane: Camino de la Tierra to Thornydale
IR31 Scoping
Ignacio Baumea Project Scoping
SPONSOR
TAA
Tohono O’odham
Marana
Tucson
ADOT
ADOT
Tucson
Pima County
Tohono O’odham
Pascua Yaqui
PIMA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
REGIONAL COUNCIL
Duane Blumberg (Chair)
Mayor
Town of Sahuarita
Miguel Rojas
Mayor
City of South Tucson
Jonathan Rothschild
Mayor
City of Tucson
Farhad Moghimi**
Executive Director
Pima Association of Governments
Satish Hiremath (Vice Chair)
Mayor
Town of Oro Valley
Edward Manuel
Chair
Tohono O’odham Nation
Ramón Valadez
Pima County Board of Supervisors
Michael Hammond*
Arizona State Transportation Board
Catalina Alvarez (Treasurer)
Vice-Chair
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Ed Honea
Mayor
Town of Marana
Michael Ortega
City Manager
City of Tucson
Veronica Moreno
Interim City Manager
City of South Tucson
Kelly Udall
Manager
Town of Sahuarita
Cherie Campbell**
Deputy Director
Pima Association of Governments
Gilbert Davidson
Manager
Town of Marana
Marcelino Flores
Tribal Council Member
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Steve Tipton
Transportation Engineer
Tohono O’odham Nation
Roderick Lane**
Tucson District Engineer
AZ Dept of Transportation
Charles Huckelberry
Administrator
Pima County
Greg Caton
Town Manager
Town of Oro Valley
Mark Hoffman*
Regional Transportation Planner
AZ Dept of Transportation
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE
Darryl Cole (Chair)
Director
Tucson Dept. of Transportation
Jose Rodriguez (Vice-Chair)
Town Engineer
Town of Oro Valley
Vacant
Citizens Transportation Advisory
Committee
Romare Truly**
Engineering Development
Federal Highway Administration
Arlan Colton, Planning Official,
Pima County Planning & Dev. Services
Vacant
Pima County Planning & Zoning Commission
Albert Elias
Director, City of Tucson
Housing & Community Development
Tucson Airport Authority
Roderick Lane
Tucson District Engineer Arizona Dept of
Transportation
Priscilla Cornelio
Director, Pima County Dept. of
Transportation
Mark Novak**
Landscape Architect
University of Arizona
Mark Hoffman
Regional Transportation Planner
AZ Dept of Transportation
Cherie Campbell**
Deputy Director
Pima Association of Governments
Kate Riley
General Manager
Sun Tran
Maria Arvayo
Tribal Planner
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Ryan Benavides
Town Engineer
Town of Marana
Roxanne Linsley**
Env. Programs Coordinator
AZ Dept. of Environmental Quality
Ursula Kramer
Director PDEQ Air Quality Control Dist.
Representative
Sheila Bowen
Public Works Director/Town Engineer
Town of Sahuarita
Joel Gastelum
Planning and Zoning Director
City of South Tucson
Michael Toriello **
Deputy Base Civil Engineer
Davis-Monthan AFB
Steve Tipton
Transportation Engineer
Tohono O’odham Nation
Steve Mishler
Project Development Coordinator
Arizona Dept. of Transportation
PAG STAFF
Farhad Moghimi
Executive Director
Cherie Campbell
Deputy Director
James R. DeGrood, P.E.
Director of Transportation Services
Sue Cotty
Sr. Air Quality Planner
Sheila Storm
Communications Director
John Liosatos
Transportation Planning Director
Nathan Barrett
Senior Transportation Planner
Caroline Lueng
Senior Research/Statistical Analyst
James Tokishi
Transportation Modeler
Phillip Cyr
Graphic Design Manager
Zonia Kelley
Administrative Support