Streets You’ll Love in a City Worth Celebrating
Tempe deserves streets we can smile about—not just survive.
Our Vision
We believe in streets you’ll actually love. Imagine a Tempe where getting across town doesn’t feel like a gamble. Where your morning drive is less stressful, your kids can safely walk to school, and shaded sidewalks invite an evening stroll.
Where grandma can take the grandkids out for ice cream without dodging speeding cars. Streets that connect us—not divide us. Streets that bring people together, not push them apart.
What Needs to Change
Our Goal: A Complete Streets Policy That...
- Includes design upgrades to reduce frustration, improve safety, and boost traffic flow.
- Prioritizes safety over speed in neighborhood design.
- Adds safe bike lanes and crosswalks in high-traffic areas.
- Makes it easier to get to bus stops with shaded sidewalks and benches.
- Fixes tricky intersections and blind spots.
- Ensures every road project considers people walking, biking, rolling, driving, and riding transit from the start.
Current Problems
Busy streets, missing sidewalks, unsafe crossings...
The Future with Complete Streets
Shaded paths, safe crossings, room for everyone!
Benefits of Complete Streets
Safety First
Fewer serious crashes for everyone.
Healthier Community
Encourages active travel & time outdoors.
Cleaner Air
Less driving means lower emissions.
Stronger Local Economy
More foot traffic for businesses.
Freedom to Choose
Safe options for all ages & abilities.
Why Drivers Win Too
Complete Streets aren't just about bike lanes or sidewalks. They’re about making streets work better for everyone—especially people in cars.
Less Congestion
When more people walk, bike, or take transit, there's less traffic. Streets designed for everyone move more efficiently.
Fewer Crashes
Smart design keeps everyone out of each other’s way, reducing collisions for all road users.
More Predictability
Clear signs, safer crossings, and better lighting reduce last-minute surprises and stressful situations.
Real Choices
Want to bike to brunch? You can. Need to drive? It'll be smoother and less stressful.
Why We Love Tempe Streets
Tempe is full of vibrant neighborhoods, beautiful parks, and bustling streets. This campaign is about lifting up the everyday places people already love—and making them even better. Here are a few reasons people in our community care:
“I love biking along College Ave with my kids. It’s one of the few places we feel safe.”
– Eliza, Tempe mom
“I wish I could safely bike to my favorite taqueria on Southern.”
– Manny, ASU student
“Crossing the street near my apartment is scary, even in the crosswalk. I just want my grandma to feel safe walking to the park with my kids.”
– Jordan, Tempe resident
Take Action!
Let’s show City Council that Tempe is ready for safer, smoother streets we can be proud of. Getting involved is easy, and every voice counts.
Sign the Petition
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
Tempe’s streets should be safe, welcoming, and accessible to everyone—whether you’re walking to the bus stop, biking to school, using a wheelchair, or driving to work. Right now, they aren’t.
Too many of us are dodging traffic with no crosswalk, biking without protection, or pushing strollers along crumbling, narrow sidewalks. These aren’t just design flaws. They’re safety risks—and they’re preventable.
It’s time for Tempe to adopt a Complete Streets policy that ensures every future road project is designed for everyone—not just cars. Over 1,600 communities have already done this. The results are clear:
- Fewer crashes and injuries
- More local economic activity
- Streets that work for people, not just vehicles
This isn’t radical. It’s responsible.
We urge you to take action now—before another preventable tragedy occurs. Adopt a Complete Streets policy and make Tempe’s streets safer, stronger, and more connected for all.
We love Tempe. Let’s build streets worth loving.
Sincerely,