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Provide safe routes for all users to travel throughout the Town.
Goal.
The desired result or the envisioned future, answering the question “What do we strive for?”
Policy.
The direction or path, answering the question “How are we achieving our goals?”
Action.
The specific and measurable steps, answering the question “What steps do we need to take to achieve our goals?”
Each action includes a timeframe for completion and assigns a responsible department within the Town of Oro Valley to lead its implementation. This information is meant to be somewhat flexible, as priorities for each action may shift based on new guidance and resources. More information about the anticipated timeframe is provided at the bottom of this page.
The following is a list of policies and actions that support the goal and long-term vision for the community.
Policy Y.1. Prioritize safety and accessibility for all users along major routes, including pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
212
Regularly inspect, clean, and repair pedestrian, equestrian, and cyclist routes for cracks, debris, obstructions, and other needed repairs.
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
213
Work with schools to identify and respond to any community concerns regarding school bus stop locations.
Police, Public Works
214
Research and utilize appropriate equipment to keep pedestrian and cyclist routes maintained.
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 1-2 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
215
Adopt regulations for the use of E-bikes or other similar transportation modes, focusing on designated areas, speed limits, and etiquette.
Parks and Recreation
Police, Public Works
216
Inform the community about the rules for E-bikes and other similar transportation modes.
Parks and Recreation
Public Works, Town Manager’s Office, Police
217
Continue to allow, yet ensure, memorials along roads are designed and positioned safely, by creating standards similar to the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Roadside Memorial Policy.
Public Works
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 3-6 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
218
Increase safety for students walking or biking to school by:
Formally identifying and promoting safe routes.
Continuing to educate students and parents on safety practices.
Working with schools, including charter and private schools, to provide safe crossings.
Police
Public Works
219
Increase safety, awareness, and visibility of pedestrians and cyclists by comprehensively improving street and intersection design:
Adding signage in high-traffic areas to alert drivers.
Delineating multi-use lanes (paved shoulders for bikes, pedestrians, etc.) for cyclists through pavement color, physical barriers, or other design techniques.
Study and improve crosswalk safety by addressing timing, design, and other factors, where needed or requested.
Address the width of paved shoulders in areas of inadequacy, especially at 1st and Tangerine.
Evaluate all Town multi-use paths for safety, focusing on minimizing areas with steep slopes and tight curves.
Public Works
Policy Y.2. Educate pedestrians, equestrians, hikers, and cyclists about safety and proper etiquette along roadways, trails, and multi-use paths.
The timeframe for the following actions will be updated in alignment with OV Trails Connect.
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
220
Develop safety guidelines, etiquette standards, and route maps for pedestrians, equestrians, and cyclists.
Parks and Recreation
Public Works
221
Distribute information about safety guidelines, etiquette, and routes through the following methods:
Town website, publications, and newsletters
Information at local businesses
Signage along multi-use paths to direct flow and enhance wayfinding
Educational programs
Partnerships with local resorts and hotels
Explore OV or similar platforms
Parks and Recreation
Public Works, Town Manager’s Office, CED
Policy Y.3. Improve traffic safety and flow along major roadways and intersections.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Departments
222
Evaluate alternative intersection designs, such as roundabouts, to improve traffic flow and safety at intersections.
Public Works
223
Periodically review the timing of traffic signals for better alignment along major roadways.
Public Works
224
Strive to maintain a stable traffic flow (Traffic Engineering Standard Level “D” or greater) while maximizing the balance between safe and efficient traffic movement, with an emphasis on safety.
Public Works
The following actions are anticipated for completion in 3-6 years:
Departments
225
Coordinate with the State to improve traffic flow, safety, maintenance, and aesthetics of Oracle Road by:
Aligning traffic signals.
Enhancing landscaping and beautification efforts.
Public Works
226
Work with surrounding jurisdictions to coordinate traffic signal timing along major routes.
Public Works
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 7-10 years:
Departments
227
Evaluate and identify improvements to address traffic flow and safety at key intersections with heavy traffic flow.
Public Works
228
Complete long-range planning for the roadway network that:
Addresses proper capacity to serve traffic generated by the land uses depicted on the Land Use Map.
Identifies transportation needs, connections, access on major roadways, and alternative routes to alleviate congestion on Oracle Road.
Public Works
Anticipated Timeframes for Completion:
Ongoing. Actions that are continually maintained.
Annual. Actions that are implemented on a yearly basis.
Short (1-2 years). Actions that have been started or require minimal resources.
Medium (3-6 years). Actions that require additional resources or time to complete.
Long (7-10 years). Actions that require additional guidance, time, and resources to complete.
Please read the information below then provide your comments at the bottom of this page by October 31, 2025.
If you are viewing this website on a mobile device, please use full-screen mode (landscape).
Provide safe routes for all users to travel throughout the Town.
Goal.
The desired result or the envisioned future, answering the question “What do we strive for?”
Policy.
The direction or path, answering the question “How are we achieving our goals?”
Action.
The specific and measurable steps, answering the question “What steps do we need to take to achieve our goals?”
Each action includes a timeframe for completion and assigns a responsible department within the Town of Oro Valley to lead its implementation. This information is meant to be somewhat flexible, as priorities for each action may shift based on new guidance and resources. More information about the anticipated timeframe is provided at the bottom of this page.
The following is a list of policies and actions that support the goal and long-term vision for the community.
Policy Y.1. Prioritize safety and accessibility for all users along major routes, including pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
212
Regularly inspect, clean, and repair pedestrian, equestrian, and cyclist routes for cracks, debris, obstructions, and other needed repairs.
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
213
Work with schools to identify and respond to any community concerns regarding school bus stop locations.
Police, Public Works
214
Research and utilize appropriate equipment to keep pedestrian and cyclist routes maintained.
Public Works
Parks and Recreation
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 1-2 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
215
Adopt regulations for the use of E-bikes or other similar transportation modes, focusing on designated areas, speed limits, and etiquette.
Parks and Recreation
Police, Public Works
216
Inform the community about the rules for E-bikes and other similar transportation modes.
Parks and Recreation
Public Works, Town Manager’s Office, Police
217
Continue to allow, yet ensure, memorials along roads are designed and positioned safely, by creating standards similar to the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Roadside Memorial Policy.
Public Works
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 3-6 years:
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
218
Increase safety for students walking or biking to school by:
Formally identifying and promoting safe routes.
Continuing to educate students and parents on safety practices.
Working with schools, including charter and private schools, to provide safe crossings.
Police
Public Works
219
Increase safety, awareness, and visibility of pedestrians and cyclists by comprehensively improving street and intersection design:
Adding signage in high-traffic areas to alert drivers.
Delineating multi-use lanes (paved shoulders for bikes, pedestrians, etc.) for cyclists through pavement color, physical barriers, or other design techniques.
Study and improve crosswalk safety by addressing timing, design, and other factors, where needed or requested.
Address the width of paved shoulders in areas of inadequacy, especially at 1st and Tangerine.
Evaluate all Town multi-use paths for safety, focusing on minimizing areas with steep slopes and tight curves.
Public Works
Policy Y.2. Educate pedestrians, equestrians, hikers, and cyclists about safety and proper etiquette along roadways, trails, and multi-use paths.
The timeframe for the following actions will be updated in alignment with OV Trails Connect.
Department Lead
Key Collaborators
220
Develop safety guidelines, etiquette standards, and route maps for pedestrians, equestrians, and cyclists.
Parks and Recreation
Public Works
221
Distribute information about safety guidelines, etiquette, and routes through the following methods:
Town website, publications, and newsletters
Information at local businesses
Signage along multi-use paths to direct flow and enhance wayfinding
Educational programs
Partnerships with local resorts and hotels
Explore OV or similar platforms
Parks and Recreation
Public Works, Town Manager’s Office, CED
Policy Y.3. Improve traffic safety and flow along major roadways and intersections.
The following actions will be implemented on an ongoing basis:
Departments
222
Evaluate alternative intersection designs, such as roundabouts, to improve traffic flow and safety at intersections.
Public Works
223
Periodically review the timing of traffic signals for better alignment along major roadways.
Public Works
224
Strive to maintain a stable traffic flow (Traffic Engineering Standard Level “D” or greater) while maximizing the balance between safe and efficient traffic movement, with an emphasis on safety.
Public Works
The following actions are anticipated for completion in 3-6 years:
Departments
225
Coordinate with the State to improve traffic flow, safety, maintenance, and aesthetics of Oracle Road by:
Aligning traffic signals.
Enhancing landscaping and beautification efforts.
Public Works
226
Work with surrounding jurisdictions to coordinate traffic signal timing along major routes.
Public Works
The following actions are anticipated to be completed in 7-10 years:
Departments
227
Evaluate and identify improvements to address traffic flow and safety at key intersections with heavy traffic flow.
Public Works
228
Complete long-range planning for the roadway network that:
Addresses proper capacity to serve traffic generated by the land uses depicted on the Land Use Map.
Identifies transportation needs, connections, access on major roadways, and alternative routes to alleviate congestion on Oracle Road.
Public Works
Anticipated Timeframes for Completion:
Ongoing. Actions that are continually maintained.
Annual. Actions that are implemented on a yearly basis.
Short (1-2 years). Actions that have been started or require minimal resources.
Medium (3-6 years). Actions that require additional resources or time to complete.
Long (7-10 years). Actions that require additional guidance, time, and resources to complete.
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