I-10 Twin Peaks Traffic Interchange, Environmental Assessment

Public Involvement/Project Coordination October 2005
Comment: Will we be meeting again with Sunflower?
Response: Yes, several meetings with the public would occur during the project. A
public hearing on the EA would occur.
Comment: What will happen at Twin Peaks Elementary School when traffic increases
on Twin Peaks Road?
Response: According to the Traffic Report, most pedestrian and bicycle traffic to Twin
Peaks Elementary School originates south and east of the school. A shared use path was
proposed south of Twin Peaks Road, but is not a part of this project (see Chapter 3,
Preferred Alternative, page 3-11). The proposed traffic signals at the intersections of
Twin Peaks Road/Coachline Boulevard and Twin Peaks Road/Silverbell Road would
enable pedestrians to safety cross at these intersections. The Town would work closely
with the Marana Unified School District on appropriate crossing measures.
Letters were sent to approximately 93 homeowners closest to the project inviting them to
one-on-one meetings that were held in early September. The team met with residents on
Saturday September 6, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and on Wednesday September
10, 2004 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. These meetings took place in the small conference
room at the Sunflower Community Center. A total of 10 property owners within
Continental Ranch scheduled individual appointments to meet with members of the
project team to learn about the proposed project, ask any questions, and provide input.
Residents were concerned about the increase in traffic and noise associated with the Twin
Peaks Road TI. The people who lived along the Santa Cruz River were concerned about
visual impacts. Other concerns were the ability to get into and out of the side streets and
safety concerns for the children walking to school.
Public Information Open House #1 - Comments and Response Summary
Approximately 350 people attended an open house on October 20, 2003 at the Sunflower
Village Center – 9401 North Sunflower Park Drive. Blank aerial maps were displayed
and project team members explained the overall project concept to individuals and small
groups. Comment forms were provided asking the participants to record any comments or
ask any questions. Notifications were mailed to approximately 15,000 residents that
reside within a few miles of the project area, including residents in Continental Ranch,
Sunflower, Dove Mountain, and communities east of I-10. Newspaper advertisements
were placed in the October 5, 2003, Sunday Arizona Daily Star and the weekly
Northwest Explorer newspapers on October 8, 2003. A summary of comments received
and advertisements for the meeting may be found in Appendix A.
Comment: Construct the TI immediately to relieve Cortaro Road and Silverbell Road (45
comments)
Response: This project would utilize federal funds and must follow the federal process;
therefore, final design may not proceed until after the environmental documentation is
completed.
Comment: Provide grade-separation at the railroad (24 comments)
Response: A grade-separated railroad crossing is part of the proposed improvements
Interstate 10 Traffic Interchange at
Twin Peaks/Linda Vista
5-5
Project No.: NH-010-D (AIW)
TRACS No.: 10 PM 236 H5838 01D