The College and University Grade Separated Crossing Project was first initiated as part of an Arizona State University (ASU) commissioned study that the City of Tempe participated in to explore pedestrian grade separation at three high pedestrian volume intersections adjacent to the ASU campus. The goal of the study was to provide dedicated pedestrian crossings to address pedestrian/vehicular conflicts and reduce transit/vehicular congestion at the three locations. After the study was complete in 2020, the City of Tempe applied for and was awarded federal grants to complete the final design and construction of the grade separation at College Avenue and University Drive.

Schedule:

• Project Kick-Off: May 2024
• Data Collection: June – August 2024
• Public Meetings were held Oct. 22, 2024. Watch the video from the meeting.
• Design completion currently anticipated late 2025.
• Construction anticipated to begin Summer 2026.

Documents:

• November 2024 Public Comment Summary PDF
• October 22, 2024 PowerPoint Presentation PDF
• Option 1 Pedestrian Bridge Design PDF
• Option 2A West Side Tunnel Design PDF
• Option 2B East Side Tunnel Design PDF
• Option 3 "Y" Tunnel Design PDF

Funding:

Design:

• Federal Grants: $1,462,950
• Local Match: $88,429

 Construction:

• Federal Grants: $4,506,798
• Local Match: $256,887

Contact:

Chase Walman
480-858-2072
chase_walman@tempe.gov