Amity Road Project

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the Amity Road, Five Mile Road to Maple Grove Road Project and the Amity & Five Mile Roundabout.

The purpose of this information is to give you an opportunity to review the designs before they are finalized.

In March 2024, ACHD reached out to the public to gather feedback on the design for the street and roundabout.

• Many liked the multi-use pathway for everyone to use, especially around Amity Elementary School.
• Several thought the center turn lane was a good idea.
• Others mentioned that the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon would be beneficial for kids and families.
• Several liked how the new roundabout would help with traffic flow.

 Learn More: Comment Summary 

• Widen Amity Road from Five Mile Road to Maple Grove Road to one lane in each direction with a continuous center turn lane and medians where appropriate.
• Construct a buffered, multi-use pathway on each side of Amity Road for bicyclists and pedestrians.
• Install a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) at Amity Elementary School.
• Use mulch instead of gravel in buffer space. *NEW*

 Check out the street design  |  Typical Sections 

Renderings are for illustrative purposes only.

• Construct a multi-lane roundabout at the Amity and Five Mile intersection.
• Add curb, gutter, and a detached multi-use pathway.
• Install Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at each pedestrian crossing to alert drivers to pedestrians.
• Construct crosswalks at each leg of the intersection with two-stage pedestrian crossings.
• Add a truck apron for larger vehicles to use if necessary.
• Use mulch instead of gravel in buffer space. *NEW*

 Check out the roundabout design  |  Typical Sections 

 Learn more about using roundabouts 

Renderings are for illustrative purposes only.

Multi-use pathways are paved pathways that serve bicycling, walking, and other active modes in both directions.

• If space allows, a buffer is included between the street and the pathway to increase comfort and safety for those walking and biking.
• Those driving must yield to others using the multi-use pathway.

Illustrations are for general education purposes and may not exactly reflect design for Amity Road.

RRFBs are pedestrian-activated flashing LED lights, typically mounted on existing crosswalk signage, that signal to drivers that a pedestrian is about to enter a crosswalk.

At each crosswalk at the Amity and Five Mile Roundabout.

Illustrations are for general education purposes and may not exactly reflect design for Amity Road.

A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) is a type of enhanced pedestrian crossing that requires drivers to stop for people using the crossing.

A PHB has features that increase safety and high visibility:

• A push button that pedestrians and bicyclists can press to activate flashing beacons and safely cross.
• A flashing signal that is easily noticeable by drivers, ensuring they are aware of pedestrians and the need to stop.

In front of Amity Elementary at Lippizan Avenue.

Illustrations are for general education purposes and may not exactly reflect design for Amity Road.

When designing the roadway and roundabout projects, the project team had several things to consider.

• Safety for those driving, walking and biking
• Current and future traffic flow
• Reducing property impacts for your neighbors
• Connectivity for those walking and biking
• Accessible pedestrian facilities so that everyone can use the roadway and intersection safely
• Amity Elementary School
• Utilities