Transportation Safety Zone
The city of Scottsdale by Council Resolution can establish Transportation Safety Zones for the purpose of relieving traffic congestion.
Inside a Transportation Safety Zone, dedicated traffic lanes may be established for use by taxis, limousines, passenger carts, pedicabs and other for-hire vehicles for the purpose of picking up and dropping off passengers.
Additionally, Passenger Convenience Areas (PDF) may be established where for-hire vehicles temporarily park to wait for passengers.
The City Council created a Transportation Safety Zone in Scottsdale's Downtown entertainment district - east of Buckboard Trail, from Sixth Avenue to Camelback Road.
Documentation:
- Establishment of Through Lane and Passenger Convenience Area (PDF)
- Establishment of Transportation Safety Zone Hours (PDF)
- Resolution 9960 Establishing Transportation Safety Zone and Map of Zone (PDF)
- Transportation Safety Zone Ordinance (PDF)
Contact Information
City of Scottsdale - Transportation
7447 E. Indian School Rd., Suite 205
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
P: 480-312-7250
TDD: 480-312-5419
F: 480-312-4000
Traffic Engineering
P: 480-312-7250
Street Operations
P: 480-312-5620
Traffic Management Center
P: 480-312-7777 (6 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays)
scottsdaletmc@scottsdaleaz.gov