SA‐2: AZARNG movement between east and west side of Florence Military
Reservation is unsafe.
Location:
Florence Military Reservation
State Route 79 bisects Florence Military Reservation. There are concerns for the
safety of AZARNG Soldiers traveling by foot and vehicles crossing State Route 79
because there are no traffic control mechanisms or alert systems in place.
RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
SA‐2A: Evaluate the need for a signalized crosswalk. Primary Party:
The AZARNG should work with ADOT, Pinal County, and the Town of Florence to
evaluate the need for a signalized pedestrian crosswalk along State Route 79,
between the east and west portions of Florence Military Reservation to improve
safety of pedestrian crossing. If a signalized crosswalk is deemed appropriate,
AZARNG should work with ADOT, Pinal County, and the Town of Florence to
coordinate installation of the crosswalk.
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
Geographic Area:
AZARNG
Partner:
ADOT
Pinal County
Town of Florence
N/A
SA‐2B: Integrate grade separated crossing into trails planning. Primary Party:
When the Master Plan for the Pinal County segment of the Central Arizona Project
(CAP) National Recreation Trail was developed in 2015, the AZARNG expressed
support for a trail crossing at SR 79. Although the trail would primarily serve
recreational users, it could also provide fitness training opportunities for Soldiers and
would provide safer crossing between the east and west side of Florence Military
Reservation separated by SR 79 for all pedestrian users. The mutual benefits
constitute a partnering opportunity for Pinal County, the Town of Florence, the
AZARNG, and others to develop a grade‐separated crossing.
Strategy Type:
Timeframe:
Pinal County
Partners:
Town of Florence
AZARNG
ADOT
Geographic Area:
N/A
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Implementation Plan