Question 2/Proposition 495

The General Obligation Bond will fund various infrastructure and community improvement projects. The bond will finance a range of street construction, rehabilitation, safety and enhancement projects. Detailed breakdowns of these projects are provided below, offering residents insight into how bond funds are allocated.

*All project images are either renderings or representations of the identified project.*

Bottleneck/Pinch-Point Removal Street Improvement Program

Certain arterial roadways in the city still lack expected in-fill development, leading to irregular lane alignments. This inconsistency contributes to traffic bottlenecks and heightens the likelihood of abrupt stops and sudden lane changes, posing risks to road safety.

As Buckeye undergoes ongoing growth, an increase in traffic volume is anticipated. Streets built with a pinch-point elevates overall traffic congestion, creating bottlenecks that force vehicles to merge suddenly into fewer lanes. Enhancing the configuration of these roads is crucial to establishing a safer and smoother traffic flow. A few of the projects that the city could get started on include:

• Miller Road: Adding a lane in each direction with a dedicated middle turn lane on Miller from Lower Buckeye to Southern. The city would also add a permanent traffic signal at the Warner intersection.
• Watson Road: Adding two northbound lanes on Watson to from Lower Buckeye to Durango would create three lanes in each direction all the way to I-10. The city would also construct a permanent traffic signal at the Durango intersection near Inca Elementary School. 
• Jackrabbit Trail: Adding a lane in each direction on JRT from Thomas to Indian School would eliminate pinch points in that area. The city would also construct a permanent traffic signal at the Thomas intersection.

New traffic signals would also be installed at intersections like:

• Rainbow and Sundance Parkway
• Sun Valley Parkway and I-10
• Jackrabbit Trail and Thomas

Buckeye Street Reconstruction Program

Bond authorization to support the financing of street reconstruction on various roadways throughout the city of Buckeye. These projects will prioritize the essential rehabilitation and reconstruction of heavily trafficked streets.

As key streets become well-traveled, road surface conditions are at risk of becoming poor or defective due to aging and weathering. Reconstruction or resurfacing work helps to restore pavement surface to the desired level of surface quality establishing a safer and smoother traffic flow.

Projects that have been completed:

• Southern Avenue: From 226th Ave. to 231st Ave.
• 218th Drive: From Dean Rd. to Ripple Rd.
• Shepards Trail: From MC 85 to Narramore Ave.

Sun City Festival Paver Reconstruction

This project re-laid the in-street pavers in Sun City Festival. Our assessments showed that foundation problems have led to shifting pavers, creating significant safety hazards for both pedestrians and drivers.

To address this issue, we repaired the foundation, ensuring a stable and secure base for the pavers. Once the foundation work was completed, new pavers were installed, improving both safety and curb appeal.

Sun Valley Parkway Lighting

This project will install lighting at the Festival and Tartesso developments along Sun Valley Parkway. It will enhance visibility and safety within these communities. The implementation of lighting along Sun Valley Parkway will significantly enhance visual sightlines for drivers and bolster safety during nighttime hours, particularly in high-traffic areas. As a major north-south artery, Sun Valley Parkway plays a key role in connecting businesses and communities located west of the White Tank mountains.

Widening and Improvements of Indian School Road

This project aims to enhance and expand sections of Indian School Rd., stretching from Jackrabbit Rd. to Perryville Rd. By widening these lanes, it will alleviate the congested east-west traffic on Indian School and surrounding roadways. The planned street widening will serve as a corridor, facilitating access to State Route 303 and communities situated east of the White Tanks. Buckeye residents have long expressed concerns about traffic disruptions in this area.