.. jAlbum 10 slides/DSC01493-_01.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 48th Street Phoenix: the section north of Piedmont -- two narrow travel lanes in each direction; raised medians w/turn pockets. The speed limit in this section drops to 35mph (as compared to 40mph for the section south of Piedmont). 48th Street Phoenix: the section north of Piedmont -- two narrow travel lanes in each direction; raised medians w/turn pockets. The speed limit in this section drops to 35mph (as compared to 40mph for the section south of Piedmont). slides/DSC01493-_01.JPG slides/DSC01495-_01.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 going northward, the main roadway bends to the right, and 48th street continues (and shortly thereafter becomes privately maintained) by making a left turn. The main roadway at this point changes its name to Guadalupe Rd. (though google maps seems to think it's called Point Parkway already). going northward, the main roadway bends to the right, and 48th street continues (and shortly thereafter becomes privately maintained) by making a left turn. The main roadway at this point changes its name to Guadalupe Rd. (though google maps seems to think it's called Point Parkway already). slides/DSC01495-_01.JPG slides/DSC01496-_01.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 The wierd edge line can be seen here. It was origianlly placed several years ago (circa 2008)) from Piedmont to the Guadalupe bridge. Part of it was obliterated when a portion was rebuilt in 2010 (?). You can see the transition here, which is just north beyond where 48th street turns left. The wierd edge stripe (it's basically just barely to the left of the gutter pan joint) was painted after a REALLY BAD plan to create a sub-standard bike lane (perhaps 3' total width) was quashed (see email archives: July 9, 2008, and then follow up confirming no further work anticipated in Oct 27, which was just after the gutter-aligned edgeline was painted). The wierd edge line can be seen here. It was origianlly placed several years ago (circa 2008)) from Piedmont to the Guadalupe bridge. Part of it was obliterated when a portion was rebuilt in 2010 (?). You can see the transition here, which is just north beyond where 48th street turns left. The wierd edge stripe (it's basically just barely to the left of the gutter pan joint) was painted after a REALLY BAD plan to create a sub-standard bike lane (perhaps 3' total width) was quashed (see email archives: July 9, 2008, and then follow up confirming no further work anticipated in Oct 27, which was just after the gutter-aligned edgeline was painted). slides/DSC01496-_01.JPG slides/DSC01500-_01.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 another view of the edgeline / no edgeline transition point. another view of the edgeline / no edgeline transition point. slides/DSC01500-_01.JPG slides/DSC01501-_01.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 Further north, the main roadway continues into the Pointe resort; changes its name again, to Pointe Parkway East, and becomes a private road (privately maintained / open to the public). the right lane quickly drops, and becomes a parking lane sortof (the signs say no parking). Ultimately this strech of road terminates at a traffic circle (roundabout?) where it rejoins 48th Street. There was some attempt (back in the timeframe when the circle was constructed) to mark this as a bike lane, Some diamond ground markings were initially painted (you can still see where diamond were marked and then quickly intentionally obliterated). In any event cyclists in this stretch tend to ride on the wide (perhaps 10') shoulder. Further north, the main roadway continues into the Pointe resort; changes its name again, to Pointe Parkway East, and becomes a private road (privately maintained / open to the public). the right lane quickly drops, and becomes a parking lane sortof (the signs say no parking). Ultimately this strech of road terminates at a traffic circle (roundabout?) where it rejoins 48th Street. There was some attempt (back in the timeframe when the circle was constructed) to mark this as a bike lane, Some diamond ground markings were initially painted (you can still see where diamond were marked and then quickly intentionally obliterated). In any event cyclists in this stretch tend to ride on the wide (perhaps 10') shoulder. slides/DSC01501-_01.JPG slides/DSC01502-_01.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 The bridge intersection. Guadalupe Road makes a right hand (east) turn and immediately crosses over I-10. There is no interchange. The bridge is a simple 2 lane (one each way) low speed affair. Fun fact per Mike S: "one of the few ADOT-owned road sections (Guadalupe Road - S. Pointe Parkway East to S. Calle Sahuaro, Town of Guadalupe) with a posted speed limit of only 25 mph! " The bridge intersection. Guadalupe Road makes a right hand (east) turn and immediately crosses over I-10. There is no interchange. The bridge is a simple 2 lane (one each way) low speed affair. Fun fact per Mike S: "one of the few ADOT-owned road sections (Guadalupe Road - S. Pointe Parkway East to S. Calle Sahuaro, Town of Guadalupe) with a posted speed limit of only 25 mph! " slides/DSC01502-_01.JPG slides/DSC01503-_01.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 Okay, 48th street after (going NB) turning left from the main roadway soon (just beyond the City of Phoenix Pima Canyon trailhead parking lot) becomes a privately maintained road with a gate. the gate has a pass-around for non-motorized traffic (bikes / hikers). I believe (but don't know the details) that this was part of a deal worked out between the Pointe HOA and City of Phoenix. That's Camelback Mountain in the background. there is or may be a bike lane on the private section but it hardly matters as this part functions as a residential street. IIRC the gate was placed more or less at the same time as the circle (48th street/Pointe Parkway, which is privately maintained) was constructed; which i'm thinking was something like 2002. Okay, 48th street after (going NB) turning left from the main roadway soon (just beyond the City of Phoenix Pima Canyon trailhead parking lot) becomes a privately maintained road with a gate. the gate has a pass-around for non-motorized traffic (bikes / hikers). I believe (but don't know the details) that this was part of a deal worked out between the Pointe HOA and City of Phoenix. That's Camelback Mountain in the background. there is or may be a bike lane on the private section but it hardly matters as this part functions as a residential street. IIRC the gate was placed more or less at the same time as the circle (48th street/Pointe Parkway, which is privately maintained) was constructed; which i'm thinking was something like 2002. slides/DSC01503-_01.JPG slides/DSC01508-_01.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 The properly marked and signed designated bike lane on 48th Street; show here as it begins southbound, just south of Piedmont. 48th Street has a designated bike lane from approx Piedmont to Chandler Blvd (almost 4 miles). This section has two lanes + bike lane in each direction plus a two-way center turn lane. The speed limit is 40mph. The properly marked and signed designated bike lane on 48th Street; show here as it begins southbound, just south of Piedmont. 48th Street has a designated bike lane from approx Piedmont to Chandler Blvd (almost 4 miles). This section has two lanes + bike lane in each direction plus a two-way center turn lane. The speed limit is 40mph. slides/DSC01508-_01.JPG slides/48thGuadMap.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 slides/48thGuadMap.JPG slides/DSC01569-.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 New (test?) sharrow 48th st SB just S of Guadalupe Bridge. Note that a small car can readily fit between the marking in the centerline. This pretty much defeats the intention of the sharrow (which is to properly position cyclists in the middle of a narrow lane). photo taken 1/1/2012 New (test?) sharrow 48th st SB just S of Guadalupe Bridge. Note that a small car can readily fit between the marking in the centerline. This pretty much defeats the intention of the sharrow (which is to properly position cyclists in the middle of a narrow lane). photo taken 1/1/2012 slides/DSC01569-.jpg slides/DSC01569.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 New (test?) sharrow 48th st (technically, it's actually guadalupe rd, see map) SB just S of Guadalupe Bridge . Note that a small car can readily fit between the marking in the centerline. This pretty much defeats the intention of the sharrow (which is to properly position cyclists in the middle of a narrow lane). photo taken 1/1/2012 New (test?) sharrow 48th st (technically, it's actually guadalupe rd, see map) SB just S of Guadalupe Bridge . Note that a small car can readily fit between the marking in the centerline. This pretty much defeats the intention of the sharrow (which is to properly position cyclists in the middle of a narrow lane). photo taken 1/1/2012 slides/DSC01569.JPG slides/DSCN4455-.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 Photo credit: Mike Sanders New (test?) sharrow 48th st (technically, it's actually guadalupe rd, see map) SB just S of Guadalupe Bridge . This pretty much defeats the intention of the sharrow (which is to properly position cyclists in the middle of a narrow lane). photo taken 1/1/2012 Photo credit: Mike Sanders New (test?) sharrow 48th st (technically, it's actually guadalupe rd, see map) SB just S of Guadalupe Bridge . This pretty much defeats the intention of the sharrow (which is to properly position cyclists in the middle of a narrow lane). photo taken 1/1/2012 slides/DSCN4455-.JPG slides/DSC01573-.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 The Guadalupe Road (east of Priest / Avenida del Yaqui) reconstruction project. speed bumps, ped crossing, and equestrian path. The Guadalupe Road (east of Priest / Avenida del Yaqui) reconstruction project. speed bumps, ped crossing, and equestrian path. slides/DSC01573-.JPG slides/DSC01594-.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 BMUFL (R4-11) sign is in plain view from across the street. BMUFL (R4-11) sign is in plain view from across the street. slides/DSC01594-.JPG slides/DSC01599collage.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 Obsured BMUFL sign. Inset on the left is the sign as viewed from across the street. The main picture is roughly how approaching drivers would see the sign, almost completely obscured by the green directional sign. (the bottom half of the words 'Full Lane" are the only visible part of the BMUFL sign!). 1/5/2012 Obsured BMUFL sign. Inset on the left is the sign as viewed from across the street. The main picture is roughly how approaching drivers would see the sign, almost completely obscured by the green directional sign. (the bottom half of the words 'Full Lane" are the only visible part of the BMUFL sign!). 1/5/2012 slides/DSC01599collage.jpg slides/DSC01576-.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 This BMUFL sign would be almost totally obsured to oncoming drivers by the "welcome to Phoenix" sign, as well as the tree hanging over. This BMUFL sign would be almost totally obsured to oncoming drivers by the "welcome to Phoenix" sign, as well as the tree hanging over. slides/DSC01576-.JPG slides/DSC01578-.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 Nothing special; the cyclist is positioned too far to the right. The white SUV is waiting behind cyclist, as appropriate, to make the next right. Nothing special; the cyclist is positioned too far to the right. The white SUV is waiting behind cyclist, as appropriate, to make the next right. slides/DSC01578-.JPG slides/goodpass.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 The cyclist is riding a bit too far to the right -- however the driver of the school bus correctly makes a complete lane change. 1/5/2012 The cyclist is riding a bit too far to the right -- however the driver of the school bus correctly makes a complete lane change. 1/5/2012 slides/goodpass.jpg slides/goodPass2.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 The pickup changed lanes to pass, as appropriate. 1/5/2012 The pickup changed lanes to pass, as appropriate. 1/5/2012 slides/goodPass2.jpg slides/gutterbunny.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 don't be a gutter bunny. This cyclist is riding noticable in the gutter. Note the tan SUV didn't change lanes. Hopefully (properly placed) sharrows can help with this. 1/5/2012 don't be a gutter bunny. This cyclist is riding noticable in the gutter. Note the tan SUV didn't change lanes. Hopefully (properly placed) sharrows can help with this. 1/5/2012 slides/gutterbunny.jpg 48GuadSketch.pdf# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 ../res/pdf.png slides/DSC01607-.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 possible sign-pollution: bike lane, bike route, BMUFL, 35mph speed limit all in rapid succession perhaps 100' apart each. (not counting the street sign, which is higher). Are drivers really absorbing it? possible sign-pollution: bike lane, bike route, BMUFL, 35mph speed limit all in rapid succession perhaps 100' apart each. (not counting the street sign, which is higher). Are drivers really absorbing it? slides/DSC01607-.JPG slides/DSC01608-.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 official sun circle trail marking, leading towards the Pima Canyon trailhead. official sun circle trail marking, leading towards the Pima Canyon trailhead. slides/DSC01608-.JPG slides/GuadalupeBridgeDown.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 Guadalupe Bridge, facing west. The asphalt section had been quite broken and was re-done 1/14/2012. This is the perhaps 600' between the bridge and Calle Sahuaro(i think). An edge line was placed ~4' from the vertical wall. A drain grate can be seen in the gutter pan. These areas are magnets for debris, and are rarely swept. A ghost of an old edge line is still visible at ~3' -- this line was either intentionally (if so, hooray!) removed once upon a time years ago, or was simply worn away over time. The inset shows a cyclist hugging the line. This section is posted 25mph. Guadalupe Bridge, facing west. The asphalt section had been quite broken and was re-done 1/14/2012. This is the perhaps 600' between the bridge and Calle Sahuaro(i think). An edge line was placed ~4' from the vertical wall. A drain grate can be seen in the gutter pan. These areas are magnets for debris, and are rarely swept. A ghost of an old edge line is still visible at ~3' -- this line was either intentionally (if so, hooray!) removed once upon a time years ago, or was simply worn away over time. The inset shows a cyclist hugging the line. This section is posted 25mph. slides/GuadalupeBridgeDown.jpg slides/GuadalupeBridgeUp.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 Guadalupe Bridge, seen from the east approach. The asphalt section was re-done 1/14/2012. An edge line was placed. The inset shows a bicyclist using the ~ 1' asphalt shoulder. Guadalupe Bridge, seen from the east approach. The asphalt section was re-done 1/14/2012. An edge line was placed. The inset shows a bicyclist using the ~ 1' asphalt shoulder. slides/GuadalupeBridgeUp.jpg slides/GuadalupeBridgeUpOld.html# Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:12:19 -0700 Undated screen grab of google street view -- probably a couple of years old(?) as the asphalt kept getting worse, and the edge lines weren't much visible just prior to Jan 2012. The new edge line scheme remains the same. Undated screen grab of google street view -- probably a couple of years old(?) as the asphalt kept getting worse, and the edge lines weren't much visible just prior to Jan 2012. The new edge line scheme remains the same. slides/GuadalupeBridgeUpOld.jpg