Citywide Transportation Master Plan Development
Summary
The city is putting together its first-ever comprehensive Transportation Master Plan to help guide traffic, transit, and road improvements. The commission appointed Commissioner Kevin Perry to represent them on the stakeholder focus group to provide guidance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly associated with the appointment.
Residents and developers who will benefit from coordinated, long-range transportation planning.
Drivers who may experience increased traffic queuing and wait times during peak hours at converted intersections.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Planning and Zoning Commission - Jun 18, 2026
Residents repeatedly voiced deep concerns that new housing developments will exacerbate severe traffic bottlenecks and emergency road closures along Sun Valley Parkway, pointing to past accidents that completely cut off access to town.
Regular City Council Work Session - May 5, 2026
Surprise is drafting its first-ever Transportation Master Plan to tackle severe traffic congestion, improve neighborhood access, and map out roadway and transit needs through 2050.
Regular City Council Work Session - Jan 6, 2026
In response to serious accidents, the city is launching a major public awareness campaign and converting left-turn signals at Bell and Litchfield Road to fully protected phases during peak hours.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Dec 18, 2025
The city is managing over $100 million in active roadway construction and another $100 million in design, focusing heavily on North Surprise connections like 163rd Avenue, Cactus Road, and future regional interchanges on the 303.
Regular City Council Work Session - Oct 21, 2025
The Transportation Department outlined an aggressive plan to build 30 new lane miles a year, establish an incident response team, and explore impact and signal fees to fund growth.
Regular City Council Meeting - Sep 16, 2025
A resident urged the council to restore or improve microtransit transportation options to help senior citizens get to medical appointments and grocery stores.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Mar 20, 2025
The city is putting together its first-ever comprehensive Transportation Master Plan to help guide traffic, transit, and road improvements. The commission appointed Commissioner Kevin Perry to represent them on the stakeholder focus group to provide guidance.
Regular City Council Work Session - Feb 18, 2025
Staff shared updates on major road widenings, traffic signals, and pavement maintenance across Surprise. Council members discussed regional traffic studies concerning potential BNSF rail development and ways to expedite critical infrastructure.
Regular City Council Work Session - Jan 21, 2025
The city has upgraded its emergency vehicle preemption system from decades-old infrared technology to a GPS-based software platform. This allows fire trucks and ambulances to trigger green lights further in advance, clearing congested intersections like Bell Road and reducing the risk of accidents during emergency responses.
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