The City of Scottsdale was seeking a solution to the school traffic congestion and safety at the existing stop-controlled intersection adjacent to Anasazi Elementary School.

MTJ’s horizontal geometric designs for this intersection are predicated on traffic engineering and roundabout design principles and overall project objectives, include:

-Adherence to speed control safety criteria

-Optimal roundabout safety for all modes

-Large truck/bus movements design vehicle

-Minimize adverse ROW/environmental impacts

-Match proposed new cross-sections

-Minimize roadway reconstruction and costs.

-Accommodate Complete Streets cross-sections

Pedestrian safety design principles in NCHRP 834 – Crossing Solutions at Roundabouts and Channelized Turn Lanes for Pedestrians with Vision Disabilities (and PROWAG)