AARBAA Arizona Chapter road safety advocacy

Arizona Chapter

612 Members Fighting for Safer Roads

Arizona Chapter Impact

612

Active Members

4

Local Chapters

15

Infrastructure Victories

AZ

State Code

Chapter Leadership

Patricia Gonzalez

Chapter President • Phoenix

arizona@aarbaa.com

(602) 555-0223

Chapter Rating

4.9

Based on 304 member reviews

Join the Arizona chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.

Voices from Arizona

Phoenix streets need proper bike lanes - mixing with 115° traffic is insane!

David L.

Phoenix, AZ

Our Tucson chapter secured 3 new protected bike paths this year.

Maria S.

Tucson, AZ

Scottsdale finally listening to road safety concerns!

Robert H.

Scottsdale, AZ

Latest from Arizona

FEATURED STORY

Phoenix Approves $12M Cycling Infrastructure Plan

Arizona chapter celebrates major victory in separated lane advocacy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact our chapter president Patricia Gonzalez at arizona@aarbaa.com or call (602) 555-0223. We have active chapters in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, and Flagstaff - join the one nearest you!

The AARBAA Arizona chapter advocates for heat-resistant protected cycling infrastructure designed for our extreme desert climate. We work with cities across Arizona to implement separated bike lanes with shade structures and proper cooling considerations.

We currently have 612 active members across 4 chapters in Phoenix (largest), Tucson, Scottsdale, and Flagstaff, making Arizona one of our strongest southwestern chapters.

Arizona's extreme heat (115°F+ summers) creates unique challenges requiring shade structures, heat-reflective materials, and consideration for dehydration risks. Additionally, sprawling metro areas and high-speed arterial roads demand extensive protected lane networks.

Absolutely! Our biggest win was securing $12M for Phoenix's comprehensive protected lane network with shade structures, plus successful advocacy for separated infrastructure in Tucson, Scottsdale, and Tempe.

Thanks to AARBAA advocacy, yes! We've successfully pushed for shade structures, light-colored heat-reflective lane materials, and water stations along protected bike routes to make summer cycling safer.

Upcoming Events in Arizona

NOV
14
MEETING

Phoenix Chapter Monthly Meeting

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM MST

Burton Barr Central Library

Phoenix, AZ

Monthly meeting to discuss progress on the $12M protected lane project and plan community outreach for heat-safe cycling infrastructure expansion.

NOV
21
PRESENTATION

Tucson City Council Presentation

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM MST

Tucson City Hall

Tucson, AZ

AARBAA presents comprehensive data on cycling safety improvements and advocates for expanding Tucson's protected lane network with desert-appropriate design features.

DEC
5
RALLY

Scottsdale Safe Streets Community Rally

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM MST

Scottsdale Civic Center Mall

Scottsdale, AZ

Community rally advocating for protected cycling infrastructure on Scottsdale Road and other major corridors. Morning time to avoid extreme heat!

Arizona Infrastructure Victories

FUNDING July 28, 2024

Phoenix $12M Protected Lane Network with Shade

AARBAA's 18-month advocacy campaign resulted in Phoenix approving a comprehensive $12M protected cycling network featuring innovative shade structures and heat-reflective materials - the first desert-climate design of its kind.

IMPACT:

$12M investment, 22 miles of heat-safe protected lanes, shade structures every quarter mile

Phoenix
INFRASTRUCTURE September 14, 2024

Tucson Urban Loop Protected Path Completion

The 37-mile Tucson Urban Loop received protected infrastructure upgrades including physical barriers, shade ramadas, and separated crossing zones, making it one of the Southwest's premier safe cycling routes.

IMPACT:

37 miles upgraded with protected infrastructure

Tucson
INFRASTRUCTURE November 5, 2024

Scottsdale Greenbelt Separation Project

Scottsdale approved AARBAA's plan to convert the existing Greenbelt path into fully separated protected cycling infrastructure with grade-separated crossings at major intersections.

IMPACT:

11 miles of protected multi-use path with grade separation

Scottsdale

+ 2 more victories in Arizona

Infrastructure Issues We're Addressing

CRITICAL PRIORITY ADVOCATING

Camelback Road Lacks Protected Lanes Despite Heavy Traffic

Camelback Road is one of Phoenix's busiest east-west corridors but has zero protected cycling infrastructure, forcing cyclists into high-speed traffic lanes or onto narrow, dangerous sidewalks.

Location:

Camelback Road, Phoenix

Affected Areas:

Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley

PROPOSED SOLUTION:

Protected bike lanes with shade structures on both sides of Camelback Road from I-17 to Scottsdale Road

Last updated: 1/12/2025
CRITICAL PRIORITY IDENTIFIED

I-10 Frontage Roads Create Dangerous Mixing Zones

I-10 frontage roads throughout the Valley serve as de facto bike routes but offer no protection, creating dangerous high-speed mixing zones especially during extreme heat when cyclists are most vulnerable.

Location:

I-10 corridor, Phoenix Metro

Affected Areas:

Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Casa Grande

PROPOSED SOLUTION:

Separated protected bike paths parallel to all I-10 frontage roads with heat mitigation features

Last updated: 12/18/2024
HIGH PRIORITY ADVOCATING

Flagstaff's Mountain Roads Lack Winter-Safe Cycling Infrastructure

Flagstaff's mountainous terrain and winter conditions create unique challenges, with steep roads lacking any protected infrastructure and inadequate snow removal on existing bike lanes.

Location:

Flagstaff urban area

Affected Areas:

Flagstaff

PROPOSED SOLUTION:

Protected lanes with winter maintenance protocols on all major Flagstaff routes, plus grade-separated paths for steep terrain

Last updated: 1/5/2025

Arizona Cycling Safety Statistics

Cycling Fatalities

28
in 2023
+18% from previous year

Infrastructure Miles

Protected 87.3 mi
Unprotected 312.6 mi
Planned 156.8 mi
Total: 556.7 miles

Funding Secured

$18400.0B
in 2024
For infrastructure improvements

Arizona Chapter Gallery

Phoenix protected bike lane with innovative shade structure covering cyclists from desert sun
INFRASTRUCTURE
Phoenix Shade-Protected Bike Lanes

First-of-their-kind shade structures protect cyclists on Phoenix's new separated bike lanes

Tucson Urban Loop protected path with ramada shade structure and physical barriers
INFRASTRUCTURE
Tucson Urban Loop Protected Infrastructure

The 37-mile Tucson Urban Loop features protected infrastructure with desert-appropriate design

AARBAA Arizona chapter meeting in Phoenix with members holding heat-safe cycling infrastructure plans
EVENT
Phoenix Chapter Planning Meeting

Members review plans for expanding Phoenix's heat-safe protected cycling network

AARBAA Scottsdale chapter celebrates protected Greenbelt path approval at city hall
VICTORY
Scottsdale Greenbelt Victory

Chapter members celebrate approval of protected infrastructure on Scottsdale Greenbelt

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