1. I-10 Phoenix-Tucson Bypass Study MAG Transportation Policy Committee December 12, 2007

2. I-10 Phoenix-Tucson Bypass Study Study Mission preliminary To make a preliminary assessment of the need for and feasibility of a new transportation corridor that would provide an alternative to I-10.

3. I-10 Phoenix-Tucson Bypass Study I-10 Bypass Study Area

4. I-10 Phoenix-Tucson Bypass Study Study Process Public Meetings in May (4 locations) Stakeholder Interviews (42) Field Tour in September Preliminary Findings to State Transportation Board (November 5) Public Meetings in Nov/Dec (7 locations)

5. I-10 Phoenix-Tucson Bypass Study Themes of Stakeholder and Public Responses Substantial city/county support for I-10 bypass Concern about promoting growth in San Pedro and Aravaipa valleys Concern about impacts to environmentally sensitive lands and wildlife Concern about impact on developed and entitled lands Promote travel by rail Growth may not occur Focus all improvements on existing transportation corridors

6. I-10 Phoenix-Tucson Bypass Study Is There a Need for an Alternative Route for I-10? Arizona’s population is expected to continue to increase to between 13 and 16 million by 2050. There will be extensive traffic congestion on I-10 in Phoenix and Tucson areas even with all planned improvements. Due to economic globalization, truck traffic is expected to increase faster than automobile traffic between metro areas. Growth in Pinal County and to lesser extent in Graham and Cochise counties needs highway system. No alternative to I-10 in southern Arizona.

7. I-10 Phoenix-Tucson Bypass Study Are There Feasible Alternative Corridors? Avoid Indian Reservations. Avoid protected lands. Have minimal impact on urban development and land “entitled” for development. Able to constructed through terrain? Accommodate wildlife crossings and other context sensitive features.

8. I-10 Phoenix-Tucson Bypass Study Corridor Alternatives and Major Constraints

9. I-10 Phoenix-Tucson Bypass Study Basic Findings Improve I-10 to maximum extent reasonable Promote rail freight and passenger service Select a corridor that is context sensitive to environmental, social, urban, and transportation issues Preserve the corridor for future use Explore long-term major funding sources

10. I-10 Phoenix-Tucson Bypass Study Next Steps Present results to State Transportation Board Decide whether to proceed to next level of study