Van Buren Street Pedestrian Bridge funding
Summary
The city needs a small parcel from the high school district to land a pedestrian bridge over Van Buren Street, where thousands of students cross daily amid traffic near-misses. The district rejected the city's full-price offer, so the council authorized eminent domain if needed — with $3.5 million in city funding covering the whole project.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city is covering the full cost — about $3.5 million — with no financial commitment from the school district.
Students and pedestrians crossing Van Buren Street, plus drivers who'll see better traffic flow.
The school district, which will lose a few parking spots' worth of land and now faces a possible eminent domain process.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Meeting - Aug 25, 2026
The council paid ADOT $2,524,592 for construction overages on the long-planned pedestrian bridge at 96th Avenue, keeping the safety project on a summer construction timeline.
City Council Meeting - Apr 28, 2026
The city needs a small parcel from the high school district to land a pedestrian bridge over Van Buren Street, where thousands of students cross daily amid traffic near-misses. The district rejected the city's full-price offer, so the council authorized eminent domain if needed — with $3.5 million in city funding covering the whole project.
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