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Feb 5, 2018

Loop 303 opens a new gateway to the West Valley

The days of driving through the congested freeways and streets of Phoenix are finally over for the people of Goodyear.

Feb 5, 2018

Car registration fee boost proposed to end raid on road cash

Republican lawmakers are proposing an increase in vehicle license fees to end years of raids on dedicated local highway funding that paid for highway patrol operations.

This Nov. 9, 2017, photo shows that even in the middle of the day, the I-10 often has heavy traffic. Vehicle emissions are a main contributor to ozone air pollution in Phoenix, a city built around the use of cars. (Photo by Jenna Miller/Arizona Capitol Times)
Feb 5, 2018

Let’s use road funds on roads

The ink is barely dry on the budget when residents of our 91 cities and towns and 15 counties register their complaints with local officials about streets and roads showing signs of age, inadequate maintenance and disrepair.

Feb 5, 2018

Transportation is the foundation of a strong economy

For decades, Arizona was blessed with high quality, high capacity highways stretching from border to border. But growth and economic prosperity have filled the state’s key commercial corridors, and little capacity has been added.

Jan 7, 2018

A rundown of issues likely to rise in 2018 legislative session

While public education is expected to be the top issue when lawmakers return on Monday, a few other subjects are likely to command some attention.

Dec 18, 2017

League of Arizona Cities and Towns

Tasked with advancing and defending the interests of municipalities at the state Capitol, the League of Arizona Cities and Towns can never rest. The League’s work is critical in two... […]

Jul 20, 2017

Legality of Pinal County transportation sales tax carve-out questionable

Pinal County is asking voters this November to approve a half-cent sales tax to fund regional transportation projects. Notwithstanding the failure to advance legislation that would allow the county to levy the tax at varying rates among different classifications, the county is proceeding with ballot language to do just that.

Jun 29, 2017

Trump’s transportation policy paves the way for the future

Rationalizing spending more money on a sunk system because we have already spent so much, is throwing good money after bad. It’s past time the outdated New Starts program as well as the old transit line technology be ushered out to make room for the possibilities of the future.

Feb 8, 2017

Facing ‘decaying infrastructure,’ transportation committee moves toward hiking gas tax

State lawmakers took the first steps this afternoon to asking voters to hike what they pay every time they fill up their cars and trucks.

Jan 25, 2017

Bill would keep cell phones out of hands of newest drivers

State lawmakers are moving to keep cell phones out of the hands of the newest drivers while behind the wheel.

Jan 23, 2017

Bill would require blood, alcohol testing in serious crashes

The parents of an 18-year-old who was killed in a crash want legislation passed that requires drug or alcohol testing for drivers involved in collisions where people are seriously injured or killed.

Jan 18, 2017

Governor’s grab of cash for roads risks fight in legislature

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's decision to again take for other uses state gas tax money intended to help cities and counties build and repair roads is getting a cold reception from some in the Legislature.

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