Executive Summary
MPD 035-013

2014

Prepared by:

Strategic Long-Range
Transportation Plan

APRIL 2014 | PREPARED FOR:
COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES

2 0 1 4 S tr a te g ic L o n g R a n g e
Transportation Plan for the Colorado
River Indian Tribes

Final
Executive Summary
Prepared by:

Prepared for:
COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES
APRIL 2014

Project Management Team
Arizona Department of Transportation
206 S. 17th Ave.
Mail Drop: 310B
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Colorado River Indian Tribes
26600 Mohave Road
Parker, Arizona 85344

Don Sneed, ADOT Project Manager
Email: DSneed@azdot.gov
Telephone: 602-712-6736

Greg Fisher, Tribal Project Manager
Email: gregory.fisher@crit-nsn.gov
Telephone: (928) 669-1358
Mobile: (928) 515-9241

Tony Staffaroni, ADOT Community Relations
Project Manager
Email: AStaffaroni@azdot.gov
Phone: (602) 245-4051
Project Consultant Team
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
333 East Wetmore Road, Suite 280
Tucson, AZ 85705
Mary Rodin, AICP
Email: mary.rodin@kimley-horn.com
Telephone: 520-352-8626
Mobile: 520-256-9832
Field Data Services of Arizona, Inc.
21636 N. Dietz Drive
Maricopa, Arizona 85138
Sharon Morris, President
Email: smorris@fdsaz.com
Telephone: 520-316-6745

This report has been funded in part through financial assistance from the Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of
Transportation. The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and the accuracy
of the data, and for the use or adaptation of previously published material, presented herein. The contents do not necessarily
reflect the official views or policies of the Arizona Department of Transportation or the Federal Highway Administration, U.S.
Department of Transportation. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. Trade or
manufacturers’ names that may appear herein are cited only because they are considered essential to the objectives of the
report. The U.S. government and the State of Arizona do not endorse products or manufacturers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.

Study Objectives ............................................................................................................................ 1

2.

Public Outreach ............................................................................................................................. 1

3.

Identifying Transportation Needs ................................................................................................... 4

4.

Overview of Transportation Projects .............................................................................................. 4

5.

Short, Mid-, and Long Range Projects ............................................................................................. 8

6.

Funding Sources for Transportation Projects ................................................................................ 26

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 – Reservation Area Map .......................................................................................................... 2
Figure 2 – Short-Range Projects .......................................................................................................... 11
Figure 3 – Mid-Range Projects............................................................................................................. 18
Figure 4 ─ Long Range Projects ............................................................................................................ 25

LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 – Intersection Improvement Projects Identified ........................................................................ 5
Table 2 – Potential Federal Functional Classification Changes ............................................................... 7
Table 3 – Short-Range Project Categories.............................................................................................. 9
Table 4 – Funding Assumptions for Short-Range Program ................................................................... 10
Table 5 – Short Range Projects ............................................................................................................ 12
Table 6 – Mid-Range Project Types ..................................................................................................... 17
Table 7 – Funding Assumptions for Mid-Range Program...................................................................... 17
Table 8 – Mid-Range Projects .............................................................................................................. 19
Table 9 – Long-Range Project Types .................................................................................................... 24
Table 10 – Funding Assumptions for Long-Range Program .................................................................. 24

Colorado River Indian Tribes
2014 Strategic Long Range Transportation Plan
Executive Summary
The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) 2014 Strategic Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is a
strategic plan for improvements over five-, 10-, and 20-year periods, incorporating both roadway and
multimodal needs within the CRIT Reservation area. Some key focus areas of the LRTP include road
maintenance and safety programs, and improvement plans for bicycle, pedestrian, and transit systems.
The LRTP also identifies updates to the Tribal Transportation Inventory and functional classification
systems, which will assist in expanding the level and types of funding available for transportation
projects.
The Reservation area is shown in Figure 1. It should be noted that although I-10 and other state routes
are within the reservation area, the major focus of the study is on tribal and Bureau of Indian Affairs
(BIA) routes.

1. Study Objectives
The objective of this study is the development of a Strategic LRTP with strong road maintenance,
safety, transit, multimodal, and corridor operations elements resulting in a program of transportation
projects for five-, 10-, and 20-year planning horizons.

2. Public Outreach
This project engaged the Tribal Community through two public open houses. Both open houses were
scheduled to coincide with the CRIT monthly Community Awareness Night event to boost attendance.
At the first public open house held on September 19, 2013 from 6-8 p.m., Community members were
able to review display boards explaining the study, ask questions, and provide their input on
transportation issues and needs in the community. A survey was provided for members to complete at
the open house. Over 30 members of the community signed in at the open house though total
attendance was closer to 50-75 people. Input was received on transportation needs and where
persons travel to in order to assist with transit planning.
Public Open House 2 was held on February 13, 2014. Community members that attended the open
house were able to review display boards explaining the study recommendations, ask questions, and
provide feedback on transportation issues and needs in the community. A general comment form was
also provided for members to complete at the open house. In total, 13 members of the community
signed in at the open house, and a number of verbal comments were received after the meeting.

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Figure 1 – Reservation Area Map
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2.1

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
TEAM

In addition to the public outreach, a Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC) was established. The role of the TAC was to
provide input on technical issues related to the study and to
review and comment on study deliverables. The TAC met
three times during the course of the project.

Technical Advisory Committee Representation
·

A core Project Management Team (PMT) provided project
direction and input to the study. The PMT includes
representatives of the Colorado River Indian Tribes, the
Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Multimodal
Planning Division, ADOT Communications Office, and KimleyHorn staff. Meetings were held monthly. Meeting topics
include reviewing and discussing progress, findings, and
recommendations of the study.

2.2

Colorado River Indian Tribes
o

Tribal Council

o

Police Department

o

Planning Department

o

Head Start

o

Museum

o

Environmental Protection Office

o

Behavioral Health and Social
Services

o

Health Services

STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS

A number of stakeholders were interviewed to receive their
perspectives on needed transportation projects. Stakeholders
are people who use or work with the road system every day.
Stakeholders included representatives from:

·

Arizona Department of Transportation
o

Multimodal Planning Division –
Planning, Transit, Environmental,
and Aeronautics

·

Colorado River Indian Tribes Police Department

o

Yuma Engineering District

·

Colorado River Indian Tribes Fire Department

o

Communications Office

·

Colorado River Indian Tribes Education Department

·

·

Colorado River Indian Tribes Housing Improvement
Department

California Department of Transportation –
District 8

·

Town of Parker Public Works Department

·

Colorado River Indian Tribes Housing Department

·

La Paz County

·

Head Start

o

Public Works Department

·

Mo-Chem-Ho-Na Senior Center

o

Transit

·

Avi Suquilla Airport Manager

·

Parker Unified School District Bus Barn Manager

·

La Paz Transit

·

Bureau of Indian Affairs Colorado River Agency
Maintenance Department

·

Tribal Council Members

·

Parker Unified School District

·

Western Arizona Council of Governments

·

Indian Health Service

·

Bureau of Indian Affairs
o

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Colorado River Agency

3. Identifying Transportation Needs
Transportation needs were developed through a process which considered:
·

Stakeholder, Technical Advisory Committee, and general public input

·

Traffic analysis

·

Crash data assessment

·

Field review of road conditions and pavement conditions

·

2013 CRIT Road Safety Assessment (RSA) findings

4. Overview of Transportation Projects
A brief overview of types of transportation projects that were identified included:

4.1

PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS

Pedestrian projects included:
·

Sidewalks – Sidewalk construction is recommended in a number of areas with the objective of
linking residences to activity centers such as the Tribal Headquarters, health care facilities, and
schools. Providing connections to link the sidewalk system within the Town of Parker to Tribal roads
was another consideration.

·

Pedestrian Crosswalks and Crossing Devices – To address the need for additional pedestrian
crossings in the Town of Parker, it is recommended that the CRIT work with the Town of Parker to
evaluate the need for and implement pedestrian hybrid beacon (PHB) crossings at key locations at
Riverside Drive/Eagle Avenue, River Drive/Chemuehuevi Avenue, and California Avenue/ 12th Street.
Also known as a HAWK beacon (High-Intensity Activated crossWalK beacon), a PHB is a traffic signal
used to stop road traffic and allow pedestrians to cross safely. The purpose of a PHB is to allow
protected pedestrian crossings, stopping road traffic only as needed. Research has shown motorists'
compliance with the PHB is much higher than with traditional pedestrian crossings.

·

Pedestrian Crossing Warning Signs – A CRIT RSA conducted in early 2013 determined that
pedestrian crossing warning signs are needed on Mohave Road at the approach to Poston Road.

·

Multiuse Paths – Canal trails are recommended in two locations.

4.2
·

INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Ten intersection locations were identified for improvements through stakeholder interviews, the
2013 CRIT Road Safety Assessment findings, and crash analysis. The following table provides a brief
overview of these projects.

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Table 1 – Intersection Improvement Projects Identified
INTERSECTION

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Mohave Road (Rte 1) / 1st
Ave

Needs identified to install turn lanes, relocating speed zone sign east of
curve, relocating reduced speed ahead sign east of curve

Mohave Road (Rte 1) /
2nd Ave

Needs identified to elevate flashing beacon, install street lighting, reduce
speed limit, install signs for Tribal Headquarters

Booth Rd (Rte 4) / 4th Ave

Needs identified to limiting access to canal road along curve, Install
additional chevron signs to define curve

Mohave Road (Rte 1) /
Indian School Rd

Needs identified to reduce speed limit at Head Start, construct defined
entrance for Head Start, Relocate mailboxes to Indian School Rd

Mohave Road (Rte 1) /
Agnes Wilson Rd

Needs identified to reduce speed limit, extend left turn lanes, replace
intersection warning signs

Mohave Road (Rte 1) /
Poston Rd

Needs identified to improve roadway striping, upgrade lighting,
install/upgrade sidewalks, install pedestrian warning signs on Mohave Rd

Mohave Road (Rte 1) /
Patrick Rd

Needs identified to repair damaged guardrail and posts, install chevron
signs to increase visibility.

Indian School Rd (Rte 14) /
4th Ave

Needs identified to remove stop signs and markings, replace and relocate
arrow signs, improve markings and edgelines

Burns Rd (Rte 10) / SR 95

This project is currently programmed in the Tribal TIP and the scope is to
extend Burns Rd and construct turn lanes at SR 95

Airport Road (Rte 45)/
Riverside Drive

Limited signing to direct travelers to the Airport

4.3

SAFETY PROJECTS

Safety projects recommended include:
·

Safety-Focused Education Campaign – Continue the Tribal Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention
program, which is funded by the Center for Disease Control and run by the CRIT Police Department.

·

Future CRIT RSA Locations – It is also recommended that further evaluation of high crash locations
be conducted. RSAs may be considered at the following locations:
o
o
o

Mohave Road (MP 10-35)
SR 95/ Moovalya Shopping Center
California Avenue/Agency Road

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·

Signing and Striping Projects – Key priorities are speed control on Mohave Road, upgraded striping
on Mohave Road, safety -related signing (such as reminding drivers to use seatbelts, not to text
while driving, and to not drink and drive), and replacement signing.

·

Canal Safety Improvements – Dedicated funding for culvert and canal crossings that need
improvements such as object markers, warning signs for narrow crossings, and in some cases,
headwalls and possibly guardrails.

·

Street Lighting – Street lighting needs were identified at the following locations during the RSA:
o
o
o

·

Mohave Road/Poston Road
Mohave Road /2nd Avenue
1st Avenue from Mohave Road to the Hospital, along Mohave Road from 1st to 2nd
Avenue, and from Mochem housing near Booth Road and 4th Avenue to the Tribal
offices on 2nd Avenue

Tribal Safety Laws – Other safety projects include promoting the passage of two tribal laws:

4.4

o

A Primary Seat Belt Law – Primary seat belt laws allow law enforcement officers to
ticket a driver or passenger for not wearing a seat belt, without any other traffic offense
taking place. Other tribal nations, such as the Navajo Nation, have shown dramatic
increases in seat belt usage and reduction in injuries and fatalities in motor vehicle
crashes with such a law.

o

Lower the Blood Alcohol Content Legal Limit – A law lowering the definition of Driving
under the Influence (DUI) to a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 from the current
BAC of 0.10. Blood alcohol content is the concentration of alcohol in blood. This change
would make the laws regarding DUI on the Colorado River Indian Tribes Reservation
consistent with laws for the State of Arizona.

PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Pavement reconstruction projects were recommended for 19 tribal road segments, based on the results
of a pavement condition assessment. In addition, preventive maintenance was recommended for 16
road segments.

4.5

BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION PROJECTS

Bridge replacement projects at four locations and bridge rehabilitation projects at eight locations were
identified based on the findings of Bureau of Indian Affairs bridge inspections. In addition, designated
funding for an ongoing program of canal safety improvements is recommended. A key bridge
improvement project is replacement of the bridge on Mohave Road (Rte 1) at Tyson Wash. Tyson Wash
is one of the larger washes that enter the Colorado River. For this reason, and because it crosses
Mohave Road, the major roadway through the CRIT Reservation, this bridge improvement is a priority.
Based on correspondence with the BIA, Plans, Specification and Estimates (PS&E) documents have been
prepared and submitted to FHWA for the replacement of Mojave Road Bridge H008 over Tyson Wash,
using BIA - Tribal Bridge Program (TBP) funds at an estimated cost of $9,465,000. BIA is working with
FHWA to have TBP funding set aside for this project over the next three years, so construction can begin
in FY 2016. This project is shown as a short-range project in this plan.
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4.6

PAVING DIRT OR GRAVEL ROAD PROJECTS

Paving projects on 28 road locations were identified. Providing a paved road surface provides a number
of benefits, including reduced levels of dust, reduced vehicle maintenance costs, and improved safety.

4.7

OTHER TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

Other transportation-related projects identified include:
·

Tribal Transportation Inventory Updates – It was recommended that approximately 165 miles of
roads be considered for addition to the Tribal Transportation Inventory. The Tribal Transportation
Facility Inventory is the new name (under MAP-21) for the Indian Reservation Roads Inventory. The
inventory is used to determine relative transportation needs among Indian tribes, serving as a basis
for allocation of funds.

·

Functional Classification Updates – Potential federal functional classification changes are shown in
Table 2. Adding roads to the system of federally functionally classified routes may provide greater
opportunities for funding projects.
Table 2 – Potential Federal Functional Classification Changes

ROAD NAME

·

·

CURRENT FEDERAL
PROPOSED
FUNCTIONAL
CHANGE
CLASSIFICATION

·

Mohave Road, SR 95 to south
Reservation boundary

Rural major collector

Rural minor arterial

·

Agnes Wilson Road, Mohave
Road to US 95

Rural major collector

Rural minor arterial

·

Peterson Road, 9th Avenue to
23rd Avenue

Unclassified

Minor collector

·

Burns Road, 15th Avenue to 1st
Avenue

Unclassified

Major collector

Parking lot paving needs for community facilities, such as:
o

Poston Fire Station parking lot

o

Mo-Chem-Ho-Na Senior Center

o

Ahakhav Preserve parking areas

o

Tribal-related businesses and department office parking lots

Roadside vegetation control

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4.8

TRANSIT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT

A need for a Tribal transit system was identified in this study. Transit needs identified were:
1. A phased implementation of a fixed-route transit system.
a. Focused on the Tribal community near the Parker area.
b. Point-to-point fixed-route to outlying concentrations of tribal activity.
2. Phased implementation of demand-responsive service for rural communities.
a. Prioritization of rural focus areas by tribal leaders.
b. Reservation-wide services.
A separate Transit Technical Memorandum was developed that provided information on origins and
destinations that residents travel to, surveys of Tribal members, and other information to support an
implementation plan for a start-up transit system being developed under a separate Federal Transit
Administration Section 5311(c) Tribal Transit Planning Grant.

4.9

AVIATION PROJECTS

Aviation projects were developed as part of the Avi Suquilla Airport Master Plan Update completed in
2013, and were referenced in this Long Range Transportation Plan. Projects related to the road system
serving the airport include:
·
·
·
·
·

Construct an all-weather perimeter road around the Airport.
Provide signage upgrades and improve aircraft storage area.
Provide drainage improvements and fire water line on Airport Road, including re-paving
Construct parking lot as part of the terminal, ARFF Building, and hangar project
Provide paving improvements to runways, apron areas, and perimeter road over time

5. Short, Mid-, and Long Range Projects
Transportation projects were developed to address the Colorado River Indian Tribes’ transportation
needs. The transportation projects are in the following categories:
·

Pedestrian Facility Improvements

·

Intersection Improvement Projects

·

Safety Projects

·

Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Projects

·

Transit Projects

·

Bridge Improvement Projects

·

Paving Dirt or Gravel Road Projects

·

Other Transportation Projects

The transportation improvement projects were prioritized into the following categories:
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Short-range projects (FY 2018 – 2022) – In general, short-range projects are those needed to address
current needs and deficiencies, for which funding can reasonably be identified. Short-range projects also
include currently programmed projects in the 2012 Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan (TTIP).
Mid-range projects (FY 2023 – 2027) – These higher-cost projects have higher priorities due to safety or
connectivity. Mid-range projects also include projects that can be linked to projects currently
programmed or planned in the mid-range time frame.
Long-range projects (2028 – 2038 and beyond) – These higher-cost projects may need additional lead
time to obtain funding, or can be linked to long-range projects currently planned.
Project phasing was accomplished through a process that is summarized as follows:
·

Projects were divided into broad categories and planning-level costs were developed.

·

Paving projects and safety-related projects were given higher priority.

·

Anticipated project benefits were identified, such as benefits to development and land uses.

·

For resurfacing and preventive maintenance projects, pavement assessment scores and BIA
functional class were reviewed.

The top projects in each category were assigned to short, mid- or long-range programs. The
prioritization was reviewed at a workshop with CRIT and ADOT staff in November 2013.

5.1

RECOMMENDED SHORT-RANGE PROJECTS

Short-range transportation projects are those identified for implementation in the time frame 2018 –
2022. It would succeed the current Tribal Transportation Improvement Program, which runs from 2013
–2017. Should additional funding be available in the current Tribal Transportation Improvement Plan,
some of these projects could potentially be implemented sooner.
The Bridge Replacement project on Mohave Road at Tyson Wash (Bridge H008) is shown in the shortrange program, although funds may become available to construct this bridge sooner.
The total estimated cost of the short range program is $16.625M, which is divided into the following
project categories:

Table 3 – Short-Range Project Categories
PROJECT TYPE

COST ($)

Resurfacing projects
Preventive maintenance projects
Bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects
Intersection Projects
Paving Dirt and Gravel road projects
Pedestrian projects
Other Projects
TOTAL

4,241,000
1,323,000
9,547,000
274,000
454,000
436,000
350,000
16,625,000
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Funding assumptions for the short-range program are as follows:

Table 4 – Funding Assumptions for Short-Range Program
ESTIMATED FUNDING FOR
5-YEAR PERIOD ($)

FUNDING SOURCE
BIA Construction funds (through Tribal
Transportation Program Formula)

5,200,000

BIA Bridge Program

9,465,000

Tribal Transportation Safety Program

150,000

Highway Safety Improvement Program

1,000,000

Other sources of funds (Surface Transportation
Program, Tribal funds, other non-tribal sources)

810,000

TOTAL

16,625,000

It should be noted that funding assumptions are estimates and can vary from year to year.
Projects on specific roads, intersections, or bridges are shown graphically in Figure 2. Figure 2 also
shows projects that are currently programmed in the Tribal Transportation Improvement Program (FY
2013 – 2017). Table 5 summarizes the short-range projects.

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Figure 2 – Short-Range Projects
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Table 5 – Short Range Projects

Street Name
/ BIA Route
Number

From

To

Project
Length
(miles)

BIA Road
Functional
Classification*

Existing
Roadway or
Site
Conditions

Proposed
Improvement

Total
Project
Cost
($)***

Existing
and/or
Proposed
Development
Served by
Road

Resurfacing Projects
14th Ave (Rte
117)

Nez Rd

Bridge
H040

0.80

5

Paved road

Reconstruction

473,000

Agricultural,
residential

6th Ave
(Rte 99)

Indian
School Rd

Burns
Rd

1.00

5

Paved road

Reconstruction

591,000

Agricultural,
residential

Eddy Rd (Rte
20)

7th Ave

canal
crossing

0.80

5

Paved road

Reconstruction

473,000

Agricultural,
residential

Indian School
Rd
(Rte 14)

Mohave Rd

4th Ave

3.00

4

Paved road

Reconstruction

2,028,000

Residential,
agricultural, and
Head Start
School

Navajo Rd
(Rte 38)

Mohave Rd

Bridge
H039

1.00

4

Paved road

Reconstruction

676,000

Agricultural,
residential

335,000

Commercial,
residential,
government and
agricultural land
uses.

Preventive Maintenance Projects

Mohave Road
(Rte 1)

Bridge
H003

SR 95

2.20

2

Paved road

Road
maintenance

Mohave Road
(Rte 1)

Bridge
H004

Bridge
H003

5.00

2

Paved road

Road
maintenance

760,000

Commercial,
residential,
government and
agricultural land
uses.

Agnes Wilson
Road (Rte 18)

Mohave
Road

7th
Avenue

1.50

5

Paved road

Road
maintenance

228,000

Agricultural,
residential

Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation
Mohave Road
(Rte 1) at
Tyson Wash

H008

N/A

0.093

2

Bridge
Sufficiency
rating - 73.3

Bridge
Replacement

9,465,000**

Serves multiple
land uses

Peterson Road
(Rte 34)

H024

N/A

0.014

4

Bridge
Sufficiency
rating - 25.9

Bridge
Rehabilitation

82,000

Agricultural

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Street Name
/ BIA Route
Number

From

To

Project
Length
(miles)

BIA Road
Functional
Classification*

Existing
Roadway or
Site
Conditions

Proposed
Improvement

Total
Project
Cost
($)***

Existing
and/or
Proposed
Development
Served by
Road

121,000

Commercial,
residential,
government and
agricultural land
uses.

Intersection Projects

Mohave Road
(Rte 1)

Booth Rd
(Rte 4)

Mohave Road
(Rte 1)

Mohave Road
(Rte 1)

2nd Ave

4th Ave

Indian
School Rd

Agnes
Wilson Rd

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2

Needs
identified to
elevate
flashing
beacon,
install street
lighting,
reduce speed
limit, install
signs for
Tribal
Headquarters

Construction of
safety
improvements

5

Needs
identified to
limiting
access to
canal road
along curve,
Install
additional
chevron signs
to define
curve

Construction of
safety
improvements

12,000

Commercial,
residential,
government and
agricultural land
uses.

2

Needs
identified to
reduce speed
limit at Head
Start,
construct
defined
entrance for
Head Start,
Relocate
mailboxes to
Indian School
Rd

Construction of
safety
improvements

12,000

Head Start
School,
residences

2

Needs
identified to
reduce speed
limit, extend
left turn
lanes,
replace
intersection
warning signs

Construction of
safety
improvements

79,000

Commercial,
residential,
government and
agricultural land
uses.

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Street Name
/ BIA Route
Number

Mohave Road
(Rte 1)

From

Patrick Rd

To

N/A

Project
Length
(miles)

N/A

Total
Project
Cost
($)***

Existing
and/or
Proposed
Development
Served by
Road

Construction of
safety
improvements

27,000

Commercial,
residential,
government and
agricultural land
uses.

Construction of
safety
improvements

18,000

Informational
signage

5,000

Avi Suquilla
Airport

Paving

454,000

Serves
Appaloosa
Subdivision approximately
30 homes

436,000

Office, business,
residential land
uses

BIA Road
Functional
Classification*

Existing
Roadway or
Site
Conditions

Proposed
Improvement

2

Needs
identified to
repair
damaged
guardrail and
posts, install
chevron signs
to increase
visibility.

Indian School
Rd (Rte 14)

4th Ave

N/A

N/A

4

Needs
identified to
remove stop
signs and
markings,
replace and
relocate
arrow signs,
improve
markings and
edgelines

State Route
95
(Rte 95)

Airport
Road

N/A

N/A

2

Paved Road

Paving Dirt and Gravel Roads Projects

Appaloosa
subdivision
streets

Unnamed
community
roads that
connect to
9th Ave

N/A

0.6

Unpaved
roads

Unclassified

Pedestrian Projects
1st Ave
(Rte 3)

16th Street

Agency Ave

16th
Street

0.66

4

Paved road

Sidewalks

1st Ave

0.06
miles
west of
Reata
Ave

0.34

Unclassified

Paved road

Sidewalks

14

residences

Street Name
/ BIA Route
Number

From

To

Project
Length
(miles)

BIA Road
Functional
Classification*

Existing
Roadway or
Site
Conditions

Proposed
Improvement

Total
Project
Cost
($)***

Existing
and/or
Proposed
Development
Served by
Road

Other Transportation Projects
Sign
Replacement
Program

Various
locations

N/A

N/A

N/A

Various

Signing

50,000

Various

Educational
programs

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Safety education

50,000

Applies
Reservationwide

50,000

This is a lump
sum that would
be used to
improve street
lighting on an
as-needed basis

50,000

This is a lump
sum that would
be used to
improve safety
at canal
crossings on an
as-needed basis

25,000

This is a lump
sum that would
be used to
address public
facility paving
needs.

Street lighting
projects

Canal crossing
improvements

Various
locations

Various
locations

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

To be
determined

N/A

To be
determined

N/A

Street lighting

Safety
improvements

Parking lot
repaving for
public
facilities

Various
locations

Maintenance
equipment

Specific
equipment
to be
determined

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Maintenance

50,000

This is to reserve
funds to
purchase
maintenance
equipment

Temporary
traffic control
equipment –
portable
variable
message signs

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Traffic control

25,000

To be used at
various locations

N/A

N/A

To be
determined

N/A

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Paving

Street Name
/ BIA Route
Number

From

Speed control
– solar speed
monitors (2)

Mohave
Road –
specific
locations to
be
determined

To

N/A

Project
Length
(miles)

BIA Road
Functional
Classification*

Existing
Roadway or
Site
Conditions

2

This would
fund solar
speed
monitors on
Mohave
Road

N/A

Total, Short
range projects

Proposed
Improvement

Total
Project
Cost
($)***

Existing
and/or
Proposed
Development
Served by
Road

Safety

50,000

Speed control –
solar speed
monitors (2)

$16,625,000

*Functional Class: 2= Rural minor arterial road; 4=Rural major collector road; 5=Rural local road
**Note: This bridge is planned to be constructed starting in FY 2016
*** Estimated costs are expressed in 2013 dollars and are general planning estimates. Actual costs for projects could vary at the time of implementation;
therefore, when appropriate a detailed analysis should be performed on a case-by-case basis to determine actual project costs. The planning estimates include
estimates for materials, and labor for design and construction. The cost estimates do not include right-of-way costs.

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5.2

RECOMMENDED MID-RANGE PROJECTS

Mid-range projects are summarized in Table 8, and are shown in Figure 3. Mid-range projects are those
that may be implemented in the time from FY 2023 – 2027. These projects require committed funds in
order to be built.
Mid-range projects total $7,717,000. The program comprises the following project types:

Table 6 – Mid-Range Project Types
PROJECT TYPE

COST ($)

Resurfacing projects

3,447,000

Preventive maintenance projects

1,371,000

Bridge replacement or rehabilitation projects

1,438,000

Intersection Projects

256,000

Paving Dirt and Gravel road projects

546,000

Pedestrian projects

309,000

Other Projects

350,000
TOTAL

7,717,000

Funding assumptions for the mid-range program are as follows:

Table 7 – Funding Assumptions for Mid-Range Program
ESTIMATED FUNDING
FOR 5-YEAR PERIOD ($)

FUNDING SOURCE
BIA Construction funds (through Tribal
Transportation Program Formula)

5,200,000

BIA Bridge Program

150,000

Tribal Transportation Safety Program

150,000

Highway Safety Improvement Program

1,000,000

Other sources of funds (Surface Transportation
Program, Tribal funds, other non-tribal sources)

1,217,000

TOTAL

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7,717,000

Figure 3 – Mid-Range Projects

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Table 8 – Mid-Range Projects
Street Name
/ BIA Route
Number

From

Project
Length
(miles)

To

BIA Road
Functional
Classification

Existing
Roadway or
Site
Conditions

Proposed
Improvement

Total
Project Cost
($)*

Existing
and/or
Proposed
Development
Served by
Road

Resurfacing Projects
Peterson Rd
(Rte 34)

Mohave
Rd

9th Ave

2.90

4

Paved road

Reconstruction

1,960,000

Agricultural,
residential

Navajo Rd
(Rte 38)

21st Ave

Mohave Rd

2.20

4

Paved road

Reconstruction

1,487,000

Agricultural,
residential

502,000

Commercial,
residential,
government
and
agricultural
land uses.

Preventive Maintenance Projects

Mohave
Road
(Rte 1)

Agnes
Wilson
Road

Bridge H004

3.30

2

Paved road

Road
maintenance

Mohave
Road
(Rte 1)

Eddy Road

Agnes
Wilson
Road

1.00

2

Paved road

Road
maintenance

152,000

Commercial,
residential,
government
and
agricultural
land uses.

7th Avenue
(Rte 11)

Burns
Road

Gould Road

0.80

5

Paved road

Road
maintenance

122,000

Agricultural,
residential

7th Avenue
(Rte 11)

Eddy Road

Agnes
Wilson
Road

1.00

5

Paved road

Road
maintenance

139,000

Agricultural,
residential

15th Avenue
(Rte 19)

McCabe
Road

Scott Road

3.00

5

Paved road

Road
maintenance

456,000

Agricultural,
residential

120,000

serves multiple
land uses

Bridge Rehabilitation or Replacement Projects
Mohave
Road
(Rte 1)
Bridge
Number
H004

Bridge
number
H004

0.014

Sufficiency
rating - 46.5

2

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Bridge
Replacement

Street Name
/ BIA Route
Number

From

To

Proposed
Improvement

Total
Project Cost
($)*

Existing
and/or
Proposed
Development
Served by
Road

Project
Length
(miles)

BIA Road
Functional
Classification

Existing
Roadway or
Site
Conditions

0.014

4

Sufficiency
rating - 68.0

Bridge
Rehabilitation

79,000

Agricultural

17th Avenue
(Rte 21)
Bridge
Number
H026
McCabe
Road
(Rte 30)
N/A

N/A

0.017

4

Sufficiency
rating - 56.8

Bridge
Rehabilitation

74,000

Agricultural

N/A

N/A

0.011

4

Sufficiency
rating - 60.0

Bridge
Rehabilitation

56,000

Agricultural

N/A

N/A

0.017

4

Sufficiency
rating - 47.8

Bridge
Replacement

89,000

Agricultural

N/A

N/A

0.015

5

Sufficiency
rating - 49.8

Bridge
Rehabilitation

40,000

Agricultural

N/A

N/A

0.014

5

Sufficiency
rating –
54.0

Bridge
Rehabilitation

167,000

Agricultural

N/A

N/A

0.014

5

Sufficiency
rating –
59.5

Bridge
Rehabilitation

115,000

Agricultural

Bridge
Number
H021
Navajo Road
(Rte 38)
Bridge
Number
H027
Tsosie Road
(Rte 44)
Bridge H030
Beeson
Road
(Rte 50)
Bridge H032
Welsh Road
(Rte 56)
Bridge
Number
H033
Welsh Road
(Rte 56)
Bridge
Number
H034

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Street Name
/ BIA Route
Number

To

Project
Length
(miles)

BIA Road
Functional
Classification

N/A

N/A

0.011

5

Sufficiency
rating –
58.5

Bridge
Rehabilitation

98,000

Agricultural

N/A

N/A

0.019

5

Sufficiency
rating –
47.0

Bridge
Replacement

600,000

Agricultural

Construction of
safety
improvements

256,000

Commercial
developments

129,000

Residences,
offices

Weir Road
(Rte 60)
Bridge
Number
H036

Total
Project Cost
($)*

From

Weir Road
(Rte 60)
Bridge
Number
H035

Proposed
Improvement

Existing
and/or
Proposed
Development
Served by
Road

Existing
Roadway or
Site
Conditions

Intersection Projects

Mohave
Road
(Rte 1)

Poston Rd

N/A

N/A

Improveme
nts to
roadway
striping,
upgrade
lighting,
install
/ upgrade
sidewalks,
install
pedestrian
warning
signs on
Mohave Rd

2

Paving Dirt and Gravel Roads projects

6th Street

Quartz Ave

Roosevelt St

0.17

Unclassified

21

Unpaved

Not classified

Street Name
/ BIA Route
Number

Landfill
Road to CRIT
Utilities and
Transfer
Station

From

To

SR 95

Utilities and
Transfer
Station

Project
Length
(miles)

0.16

BIA Road
Functional
Classification

Unclassified

Existing
Roadway or
Site
Conditions

Unpaved

Proposed
Improvement

Not classified

Total
Project Cost
($)*

417,000

Existing
and/or
Proposed
Development
Served by
Road

CRIT Utilities
and Transfer
Station

Pedestrian Projects

BlueWater
Drive (Rte
105)

SR 95

BlueWater
Park

0.71

5

Sidewalks

309,000

Provides a
sidewalk
connection
along
BlueWater
Drive to the
BlueWater
Resort and
Casino and
Colorado River
waterfront

Other Transportation Projects
Sign
replacement
Program

Various
locations

N/A

N/A

N/A

Various

Signing

50,000

Various

Educational
programs

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Safety
education

50,000

Applies
Reservationwide

50,000

This is a lump
sum that
would be used
to improve
street lighting
on an asneeded basis

50,000

This is a lump
sum that
would be used
to improve
safety at canal
crossings on
an as-needed
basis

Street
lighting
projects

Canal
crossing
improvements

Various
locations

Various
locations

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

To be
determined

N/A

To be
determined

N/A

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Street lighting

Safety
improvements

Street Name
/ BIA Route
Number

From

To

Project
Length
(miles)

BIA Road
Functional
Classification

Existing
Roadway or
Site
Conditions

Proposed
Improvement

Total
Project Cost
($)*

Existing
and/or
Proposed
Development
Served by
Road

25,000

This is a lump
sum that
would be used
to address
public facility
paving needs

Parking lot
repaving for
public
facilities

Various
locations

Maintenance
equipment

Specific
equipment
to be
determined

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Maintenance

100,000

This is to
reserve funds
to purchase
maintenance
equipment

Temporary
traffic
control
equipment –
portable
variable
message
signs

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Traffic control

25,000

To be used at
various
locations

N/A

N/A

To be
determined

N/A

Total, Midrange
projects

Paving

7,717,000

* Estimated costs are expressed in 2013 dollars and are general planning estimates. Actual costs for projects could vary at the time of implementation;
therefore, when appropriate a detailed analysis should be performed on a case-by-case basis to determine actual project costs. The planning estimates
include estimates for materials, and labor for design and construction. The cost estimates do not include right-of-way costs.

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5.3

RECOMMENDED LONG-RANGE PROJECTS

Long-range projects are those that are recommended for implementation in the ten-year period from
2028 – 2038 and beyond. Additional funding sources for these projects will need to be identified. They
are shown graphically in Figure 4. These projects total $70.56M. It assumes the following project
breakdown:

Table 9 – Long-Range Project Types
PROJECT TYPE

COST ($)

Resurfacing projects

20,554,000

Preventive maintenance projects

3,875,000

Paving dirt and gravel road projects

38,448,460

Pedestrian projects

6,983,000

Other Projects

700,000
TOTAL

70,560,000

Estimated funding sources for the 10-year long range program are estimated to be:

Table 10 – Funding Assumptions for Long-Range Program
ESTIMATED FUNDING FOR
10-YEAR PERIOD ($)

FUNDING SOURCE
BIA Construction funds (through Tribal
Transportation Program Formula)

10,400,000

Tribal Transportation Safety Program

300,000

Tribal Bridge Program

300,000

Highway Safety Improvement Program

2,000,000

Surface Transportation Program (excluding state
highways, but including bridges and
Transportation Alternatives Programs)

4,000,000

State Highway Fund(SR 72 and 95)

2,000,000

Tribal funds

1,000,000

Other non-tribal sources(e.g. Town of Parker and
other public and private sources

400,000

TOTAL (ESTIMATED FUNDING)

20,400,000

Based on the limited availability of funding, a number of projects, particularly some of the larger paving
projects for dirt and gravel roads, such as paving Levee Road, and some of the higher-cost pedestrian
projects would likely shift to beyond a 20-year time frame.

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Figure 4 ─ Long Range Projects

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6. Funding Sources for Transportation Projects
Potential funding sources for the transportation projects were identified and detailed in the CRIT LRTP
Final Report, and include the following programs:
Roadway Project Funding Sources
·

Tribal Transportation Program

·

Tribal High Priority Projects Program

·

Tribal Transportation Planning

·

National Bridge and Tunnel Inventory

·

Surface Transportation Program (STP)

·

Planning Assistance for Rural Areas (PARA) Program

·

Indian Community Development Block Grant Program

Safety Project Funding Sources
·

Alcohol Impaired Driving

·

Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

·

Tribal Safety Program

·

State & Community Highway Safety Grant Program

·

Injury Prevention Program

·

Road Safety Assessment

Pedestrian, Bicycle and Equestrian Project Funding Sources
·

Transportation Alternatives Program

·

Southwest Conservation Corps

Transit Funding Sources
·

Section 5310, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Transit Program

·

Section 5311, Rural Public Transportation Program and Section 5311(c) – Public Transportation
on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit Program)

·

Rural Transit Assistance Program

·

Section 5304 – Statewide Transportation Planning Program

Aviation Funding Sources
·

Airport Improvement Fund

·

FAA Facilities and Equipment Program

·

State Aid to Airports
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