Last week, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema at the former Metrocenter Mall to sign a federal grant funding expansion of the Valley's light rail system. To learn about the new plans, The Show spoke with Valley Metro's CEO Scott Smith.

The pandemic has changed some demographics at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Pre-pandemic, almost 70% were leisure travelers, now it’s more than 80%.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was in Phoenix on Friday to tout the recently passed infrastructure bill in a state that will be crucial in determining control of the U.S. Senate. He appeared at events throughout the day with Democratic Sens. Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema to promote the bipartisan infrastructure bill.
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A vote taking place Thursday could potentially impact service at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

Gas has become more expensive around the country, but Arizona is experiencing higher prices than the national average.

The ADOT has began a new project along the US 60 highway to improve vehicle safety during the winter months. Drivers will have more space to act accordingly during wildlife crossings and ice-related incidents.

The Phoenix Sky Train won’t start carrying passengers to and from the airport’s Rental Car Center until mid-2022, but KJZZ got an early look.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is continuing to see a rebound in passenger traffic numbers. Spokesperson Greg Roybal says September statistics show the airport is nearly back to pre-pandemic numbers.

The pandemic reduced traffic on Phoenix streets last year, but not traffic fatalities. In 2019, 177 people died due to crashes. In 2020, Phoenix had 185 traffic deaths, and the city is on pace to lose more lives this year.