Here and Now: Transportation, Legislature

June 20, 2007

Transportation Planner Mark McLaren and Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman talk about improving the valley's transportation system. (Photo credit: Paul Atkinson)

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( Phoenix, AZ ) Building more freeways won't solve the valley's transportation problems. But what can we do? Transportation planner Mark McLaren and Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman discuss a number of ways to improve our system. East Valley Partnership CEO Rock Arnett talks about the need for a comprehensive statewide plan. KJZZ capitol reporter Mark Brodie talks about the latest news from the legislature as lawmakers attempt to wrap up business.

Here and Now Blog: Listener Comments on Transportation Solutions
While guests on Here and Now discussed what could and should be done to resolve the valley and state's transportation problems, KJZZ listeners make their voice heard online. Check out what they had to say by clicking on the link above.

Maricopa Association of Governments
The Maricopa Association of Governments serves as the regional transportation planning authority. Learn more about what it does, what plans are in the works, what studies have been done and are underway.

Valley Metro
Valley Metro oversees all bus routes in the metro Phoenix area. Click on the link to learn more about the different types of service it offers.

Tempe Neighborhood Circulator Bus Service
Learn more about bus service that takes Tempe residents to popular places they want to go such as libraries, shopping centers, parks and other destinations for free.

City of Phoenix Public Transit
Learn about what changes are in store for people use use public transit in the city of Phoenix. New bus routes, expanded service and new neighborhood circulator service starts July 23.

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