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Bambi
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Posted: Tue Dec 9th, 2008 08:41 pm |
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I have only heard that many politicians want the Freeway to be as close to the Vistas Project as possible. I have also heard that a Professional Baseball Field/Set up is desired/planned for that area, so even more reason to have the traffic flow in and out of that area on certain seasons?
What about us? All 46000 of us, just in Johnson Ranch area. Not including Anthems population or Queen Creeks. Aren't our basic needs more important than an area for recreational purposes and other commercial sites? Priorities? Daily travel to and from work as opposed to intermittent travel for recreation? This is very political.
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azcats_01
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Posted: Tue Dec 9th, 2008 04:55 pm |
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For most people in the SanTan area, this freeway is still too far away. I wish it was much further south before heading east to the 79. Perhaps there is another freeway on the books for those traveling north-south? The 802 will benefit future residents of the Superstition Vistas a great deal but does little for the current residents in the SanTan area, IMO.
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Posted: Tue Dec 9th, 2008 04:18 pm |
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This article brings just 3 question to mind:
Why is it that the Town's of Queen Creek and Florence are out in front with this commentary?
Where is the Pinal County leadership?
Why would these two town mayors choose to go with a public commentary and not seek a united front and leverage with the Pinal County leadership?
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Posted: Mon Dec 8th, 2008 10:43 pm |
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It's way past due, as reflected in the poll.
We need closer freeway access out here....period. And the Federal money that is going to be alloted to the Governors of each State can help with our infrastructure problems. Just give us enough money to build a freeway corridor to hook up with the closest one.... a corridor that will hopefully please everyone.
For each one billion dollars assigned for infrastructure, it equates to 40000 jobs.
Someone best get to our Governor and ask if we can have some of it. Or to Pinal County so they can submit the request. It is meant to start up things now though....not 10 years from now. It is a stimulus for now. Unfortunately, it takes years to get these types of big infrastructure projects off the ground.
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Posted: Mon Dec 8th, 2008 09:25 pm |
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December 5, 2008 - 9:34PM ADOT should consider new routeVicki Kilvinger, Art Sanders, Commentary Tens of thousands of residents drive each day from the Queen Creek area to job centers in Maricopa County. According to the Small Area Transportation Study conducted with Arizona Department of Transportation, nine out of 10 workers in the Johnson Ranch/San Tan area have to drive into Maricopa County to get to their jobs.
And now, with gas prices and the mortgage crisis, many residents are enduring tough financial times and wishing they could work closer to home.
What a great idea — jobs, services and homes all located within the same community! Queen Creek has seen a great increase in commercial development recently — and it has been made possible because of investment in our local streets.
Both communities need to attract major employers that can offer higher-paying wages and attract an educated workforce to locate to this area. With a population of nearly 100,000 residents in the Queen Creek/northern Pinal area, why have major employers not chosen to locate here?
The answer is that employers look for growing areas with a qualified workforce, available land and easy access to freeways. The closest Loop 202 connection is 10 to 15 miles from Queen Creek/Florence and U.S. 60 is also 10 to 15 miles away.
What is the solution?
One possible solution is the location of the future Williams Gateway freeway (State Route 802) that, if done right, would serve the current and future population of the southeastern Maricopa/northern Pinal region.
The towns of Queen Creek and Florence are in support of an alternative to ADOT’s proposed Corridor 4 as the best solution to southeast Valley traffic congestion and provide economic development opportunities.
The proposed Corridor 4, as seen on the map, is not perfect in its current configuration, but something similar to it is worthy of examination.
Florence, Pinal County and Queen Creek representatives of landowners have worked together to demonstrate an alternative to Corridor 4 for ADOT’s consideration that would avoid negative impacts to existing homes, businesses, churches and schools that currently exist in Corridor 4. We accomplish this by utilizing the vast expanse of state land known as Superstition Vistas.
The alternative to Corridor 4 would run along the southern boundary of Superstition Vistas and serve the nearly 100,000 residents of Queen Creek, San Tan and Johnson Ranch area who are commuting to jobs in Maricopa County. Corridor 2 would neither serve them in their daily commute, nor would it help bring jobs to the area. Mesa and Apache Junction are served by U.S. 60 to the north. Chandler and Gilbert have Loop 202 running through their cities. Both U.S. 60 and Loop 202 have brought economic development/major employers to those cities. The heavily populated Queen Creek/Pinal area has no southern freeway that provides similar connections. This southern route would open up new opportunities for major employers to locate near a booming population.
Going forward with the Florence/Queen Creek alternative to Corridor 4 at this time makes the most sense for several reasons.
First is the sound logic of addressing the current situation, as well as progressively planning the next phases for future growth patterns. There is no doubt that when Superstition Vistas does develop, the region will need additional corridors. No one knows the time frame for this; it may not develop for several decades. There is a current need for a southern freeway in this congested and underserved region. Queen Creek and Pinal area are already overdue for a strategic solution.
Second is the opportunity to acquire land is now, while it is available. To come back after development has occurred would be cost-prohibitive.
Third is the boon to economic development that would occur along Corridor 4. With something similar to Corridor 4 in place, major employers will locate in this region. This serves two needs — not only is it an economic stimulus to the region, but now we take cars off the road because people can live and work in the same area.
We believe whole-heartedly that our current and future stakeholders can best be served by the collaborated alternative we have offered for ADOT’s consideration. We stand ready to work cooperatively with ADOT for the best solution for all.
Art Sanders is mayor of Queen Creek. Vicki Kilvinger is mayor of Florence.
http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/131885
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azcats_01
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Posted: Thu Nov 27th, 2008 02:55 pm |
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I don't think they are past due, but that they should be starting it now and finish by 2015. Perhaps Obama can send some of those infrastructure dollars this way to get things fast-tracked. What a boost to the East Valley economy that would have!
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Posted: Thu Nov 27th, 2008 06:43 am |
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QCVillager
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Posted: Wed Nov 26th, 2008 10:30 pm |
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Bob, me thinks ADOT has taken over the Newszap forum since no matter what i tried, the poll won't accept my response.
as a person who has been in AZ since the mid '70's, i have seen where every stretch has been 20 years behind the curve. i had hoped we could work to fix that with this easternmost stretch. of course i am behind a sooner rather than later approach to the 802 !
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Posted: Wed Nov 26th, 2008 10:05 pm |
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Public can weigh in on ADOT updates about future SR 802
December 2 and December 4
November 7, 2008
PHOENIX – Plans for the future State Route 802, also known as the Williams Gateway Freeway, continue to take shape. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is encouraging community members to learn more about and comment on the Southeast Valley’s future freeway during open house meetings in early December. ADOT is conducting a federal Environmental Assessment study to more clearly define an alignment for the Williams Gateway Freeway. As a new freeway approved by Maricopa County voters as part of the Regional Transportation Plan in 2004, SR 802 conceptually begins at Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) near the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and heads east to Pinal County, with potential links to either US 60 or SR 79. Funding plans call for final design and construction of the portion of SR 802 within Maricopa County to begin after 2015. ADOT’s open house meetings have been scheduled as follows:
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
ASU Polytechnic – Student Union (Cooley Ballrooms B/C)
7001 E. Williams Field Road, Mesa
Thursday, December 4, 2008 (6 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary School – Multipurpose Room
40300 N. Simonton Blvd., Queen Creek
Representatives from ADOT, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the study team will be on hand to provide updated information, answer questions and discuss the project with the community. The ADOT study team will give a presentation at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of each of the open houses is to present draft alignment concepts for review, discussion and comment.
For more information about the SR 802 study, visit http://www.azdot.gov/ValleyFreeways/SR802 or contact Teresa Welborn, ADOT Public Involvement Director, at 520.388.4257.
Source: http://www.azdot.gov/ccpartnerships/news/nrel2216.asp
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