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Election 2020
Mesa voters to decide on '2020 Mesa Moves Bond Program'
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Mesa residents told us that they want better streets and more pathways for biking and walking. Mesa Moves is how we can meet those needs and leverage millions of regional dollars.”
Mesa Mayor John Giles
The Nov. 3 General Election ballot includes Question 1 asking Mesa voters to decide on a “2020 Mesa Moves Bond Program.”
The city is proposing a $100 million general obligation Bond to Mesa voters. If the bond is approved, Mesa would receive an additional $62 million in regional funding for a total of $162 Million to be utilized for transportation projects in Mesa, according to a release.
The program is made up of projects in three main areas:
Regional roadway improvements: Projects that widen major existing streets, improve intersection safety and vehicle capacity and/or construct new major street segments;
Arterial road reconstruction: Projects whereby the street has reached the end of its useful life and the road needs to be entirely reconstructed; and
Active transportation: Projects to enhance Mesa's bike and pedestrian network by expanding the number of pathways along canals, freeways or on local streets
“Mesa is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and our transportation system needs to keep pace with the growth,” Mesa Mayor John Giles said in the release. “Mesa residents told us that they want better streets and more pathways for biking and walking. Mesa Moves is how we can meet those needs and leverage millions of regional dollars.
Mesa Moves will fund new and rebuild existing streets and create miles of bike and pedestrian paths to ensure the city continues to safely Connect People To Places. For more information on Mesa Moves, go to mesaaz.gov/mesamoves.