Traffic Circles, Medians & Chicanes

The PVNA Traffic Circle team was formed early 2021 by the PVNA Board with board and community members. The committee's goal is to evaluate the traffic circles' safety features, visibility, water harvesting potential, native landscaping, and overall look and design.

The Traffic Circle Team received a grant from Tucson Clean and Beautiful GSI (Green Stormwater Infrastructure) late 2021 for the traffic circle Camilla/Fairmount. Recently we have been working with Tucson Ward 6 (Steve K) to redesign the original plan to include more traffic calming along Camilla. This includes chicanes with landscaping. There will be additional funds from the City to help with this project plus the PVNA neighborhood will be involved financially and with volunteer help. Plans and details are in process.

Chicanes Purpose: To collect and infiltrate stormwater flowing along street curbs, calm traffic, and provide shade for pedestrian pathways. Also called bump-outs or curb extensions.

Volunteer Opportunities:

We have work days ___ month at the traffic circles with your neighbors and traffic circle stewards.
Do you have any special skills that you would like to contribute? landscaping, rock work, metal work, etc?

Update from Ronni:

The CAMILLA BLVD & FAIRMOUNT STREET Traffic Circle will be left as is.

  • BOLLARDS PLACED ON THE PERIPHERY OF THE CIRCLE IN THE 4-CARDINAL DIRECTIONS (N/S/E/W)

  • barrels removed

  • install new solar flashers

This project will be funded by Ward 6 Council Member Kozachik.

Traffic calming update along Camilla south of Pima

The immediate timeline:

  • Nichole to get asphalt removal cost and approve DTM support with Sam C and Steve K

  • Nichole to complete feasibility and budgeting - review with Steve K and staff for final scope determination

  • Nichole / TCB staff will work on putting together a rendering of the street for PVNA to start prelim outreach

PVNA neighbors, the cost of the Chicanes will not be covered fully by Ward 6. Become part of your community, and make a donation to CAMILLA PROJECT.

Checks may be sent to:

PVNA

3230 E. SENECA ST

TUCSON 85716

SUBJECT LINE: CAMILLA PROJECT