The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is
conducting a long-range planning study for Interstate 10 called the I-10
Multimodal Corridor Profile Study. The study area for this project extends from
downtown Phoenix (Central Avenue) to the Arizona/California border. Interstate
10 and Interstate 40 are the only interstate highways that cross the entire
state of Arizona. As a continuous coast-to-coast national transportation route,
I-10 is a principal freight route that connects the southern California deep-sea
ports with major metropolitan areas in Arizona, Texas, and Florida. The intent of the study is to
take a comprehensive look at the planning studies that have been completed for
this corridor and create a document that illustrates the projects and possible
planning needs in the study area.
The public meeting is scheduled to be held at 6 pm on
November 8, 2012, at the
Quartzsite Town Hall, Quartzsite, AZ.
The goal of the study is different for the different
segments of I-10 in Maricopa and La Paz counties. Each county has its own
primary goal.
Maricopa County
• Consolidate
multiple planning documents into one document. Within Maricopa County, there
are two studies that serve as the primary guide for the I-10 corridor: the MAG
Regional Transportation Plan and the Interstate 10-Hassayampa Valley
Transportation Framework Study. The I-10 Corridor Study will focus on compiling
the recommendations from these studies and others into a single planning
resource focused on the I-10 corridor. New alternatives and improvements will
not be recommended within Maricopa County.
La Paz County
• Consolidate
multiple planning documents into one document.
• Develop a clear vision
for future transportation needs along the I-10 corridor. The segment of I-10
that traverses La Paz County has not had the same level of planning when
compared to the Maricopa County segment; therefore, ADOT staff analyzed the
I-10 corridor through La Paz County for transportation needs that included a
range of mobility options, including personal and commercial vehicles, rail,
air service and public transit.
The I-10 Corridor Study began in summer 2011 and is
scheduled for completion in winter 2012.
Given the length of the corridor, a wide variety of
interests will be affected, making public participation in the study process
essential. The study team will meet with agency representatives to gather
information about the study area.
In addition, a public meeting will be held during the
alternative development phase of the study to inform, discuss, and gather
comments about the study and proposed improvement projects.
Visit azdot.gov/i10corridorstudy for more information about
the study, or contact the study team.
