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The Phoenix City Council has approved a public art plan totaling nearly $20 million. The plan includes adding 12 new and refurbishing and repairing 30 existing projects.
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Jul. 4, 2023
Just in time for monsoon season, the state Department of Transportation says it has completed a $38 million drainage system along part of Interstate 17 in north Phoenix.
Jul. 3, 2023
Drivers are often used to seeing gas prices rise prior to a holiday. But according to AAA, the opposite is the case for Independence Day as prices nationally and in Arizona are down substantially compared to a year ago.
Jul. 2, 2023
The city of Phoenix announced Friday that it will wrap up its partnership with the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority.
Jun. 30, 2023
Crews have been working on the project to widen and add flex lanes to an often congested part of Interstate 17 north of Phoenix. On Thursday, Arizona Department of Transportation officials released a video explaining how those flex lanes are actually going to work.
Jun. 29, 2023
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego has been elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Council, the association’s governing and policy making body.
Jun. 28, 2023
In its first year of using drones, the Phoenix Fire Department has flown more than 700 flights and credits the unmanned aircraft system with increasing safety and saving money.
Jun. 27, 2023
Gov. Katie Hobbs wants state lawmakers to enact new laws to ensure that the drivers of electric vehicles pay their fair share of road construction and maintenance. But the governor said she doesn’t have anything specific in mind — at least not yet.
Jun. 26, 2023
Phoenix will consider altering more intersections aimed at reducing crashes involving pedestrians. One tool is called pedestrian scrambles, a type of traffic signal that stops all vehicles and allows people to cross from all corners at the same time — including diagonally.
Jun. 22, 2023
The Arizona Transportation Board has approved its new five-year program, which includes more than $9 billion in transportation investments.
Jun. 21, 2023
As Gov. Katie Hobbs’ list of vetoes continues to grow, one veto has countywide support. It would have extended Proposition 400, which is a regional transportation tax in Maricopa County, set to expire in 2025.
→ Here's a list of all the Arizona bills Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed so far
→ Here's a list of all the Arizona bills Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed so far
Jun. 20, 2023
Valley Metro is seeking input from West Phoenix residents on a proposed high-capacity transit project that would involve light rail or buses. The proposed routes would go through the Maryvale area.
Jun. 16, 2023
Sen. Mark Kelly is asking Congress for a grant to widen Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson. He said the state and the Maricopa Association of Governments have already committed more than $850 million combined to fund the project.
Jun. 15, 2023
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Wednesday that she will back a proposal to put an issue on the 2024 ballot repealing a state law that requires Maricopa County — and only Maricopa County — to get legislative approval before putting the tax renewal to voters.
Jun. 14, 2023
Republican lawmakers late Tuesday approved their own transit funding plan for Maricopa County, all but daring Gov. Katie Hobbs to veto it. And she wasted no time in saying that’s exactly what she intends to do.
Jun. 14, 2023
After conducting field studies at 12 intersections with the University of Arizona, Phoenix's Street Transportation Department recommended extending yellow lights to improve safety and reduce red-light running.
Jun. 13, 2023
Arizona House Republicans trotted out their own version of a new transit tax for Maricopa County on Monday, one that doesn't match what Gov. Katie Hobbs wants. But it remains unclear whether they can line up the votes for it, as the proposal never made it to the House floor on Monday for a vote.
Jun. 12, 2023
Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs claims to have a deal to let Maricopa County voters decide if they want to extend a half-cent sales tax for transportation projects.
Jun. 12, 2023
The Show spoke to Michael Pal, Valley Metro's new chief transportation officer, on his career in transportation.
Jun. 12, 2023
The Arizona Department of Transportation says drivers should prepare for lane restrictions and delays as more than 20 pavement projects across the state are set to begin. Some are already underway.
Jun. 7, 2023
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