Summary of IFB_260236_Plans.pdf

This document contains construction plans for the City of Tucson's Blacklidge Drive Bicycle Boulevard project, a 4.5-mile bicycle boulevard extending along Blacklidge Drive between Oracle Road (State Route 77) and Columbus Boulevard in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona. The project is designed to prioritize bicycling and pedestrian safety by reducing traffic speeds and improving crossing infrastructure along the residential corridor. The plans incorporate Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (High-Intensity Activated Crosswalks or HAWK signals) that operate on a yellow-red-flashing red sequence to alert motorists of bicyclists and pedestrians crossing the roadway. These signals enable safer crossing points without creating significant disruptions to traffic flow. The bicycle boulevard improvements represent a comprehensive approach to street design that integrates traffic calming measures with enhanced pedestrian and bicycle accommodations.

The detailed plans specify the physical design elements, construction specifications, and technical requirements necessary for implementing the bicycle boulevard infrastructure improvements along the project corridor. The plans serve as the basis for competitive bidding and contractor selection to execute the project. Funding for this project is provided through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), indicating federal investment in active transportation infrastructure aligned with national priorities for sustainable mobility and pedestrian-bicycle safety improvements in urban areas.