Transportation

Proposed Phoenix Suns themed crosswalk in downtown Phoenix
The Phoenix Suns are marking their appearance in the NBA playoffs by adding some color outside the Footprint Center.
Apr. 12, 2023
Joby aircraft air taxi
Air taxis — short-distance, helicopter-like aircraft — are in development with a lot of money behind them across the globe. But regulation is a bit further off.
Apr. 11, 2023
 photo enforcement camera
Arizona lawmakers are once again considering a bill to ban photo radar. The measure’s supporters argue the cameras are intrusive, while critics say they help cut down on crashes.
Apr. 3, 2023
gas pump
Gas prices in Arizona continue rising, as the average price for a gallon is $4.29, up 10 cents from a week ago.
Mar. 31, 2023
Tucson police car
Tucson police officers are asking the Legislature to pass a bill that would require pedestrians and cyclists to provide Identification if there is probable cause they committed a traffic violation.
Mar. 30, 2023
downtown tucson
City officials in Tucson are gearing up for its long-awaited project that promises to repair and improve residential streets citywide.
Mar. 29, 2023
For the first time, Phoenix Rising will play soccer in its namesake city.
Mar. 29, 2023
Route 66 sign along a highway against a desert sunset with mountains in the distance
Route 66 has long been a nostalgic symbol of American opportunity and Western expansion. But for many people of color who made their lives along the historic route, it was a different story.
Mar. 24, 2023
A toll station on a California road.
In a bipartisan vote, the Arizona Senate overwhelmingly passed a Democrat-driven bill that would ban the conversion of state-maintained streets and highways into toll roads.
Mar. 22, 2023
Ed Zuercher
The Maricopa Association of Governments, known as MAG, has a new leader. Former Phoenix City Manager Ed Zuercher is taking over as head of the regional planning organization, which deals with issues including transportation, homelessness and air quality.
Mar. 15, 2023
A diagram shows the proposed all-pedestrian crosswalks at Mill Avenue and Fifth Street. Instead of intermittent traffic at the four-way stop, as depicted in the first two squares of the diagram, traffic will fully stop as shown in the third square.
The pilot project at Mill Avenue and Fifth Street does allow cars to go through. But when it’s pedestrians’ turn, traffic stops entirely to allow them to safely cross in any direction — even diagonally.
Mar. 13, 2023
Unleaded gas is $3.99 at a Phoenix station
Over the past month, Arizona has seen the biggest increase in average gas prices in the country. The average price as of March 9, 2023, is nearly $3.90 a gallon — about 42 cents above the national average. Phoenix is seeing even higher averages.
Mar. 9, 2023
Bus
Valley Metro is holding public meetings as part of a study to address the need in west Phoenix for additional high capacity transit options, like buses. Valley Metro’s Madeline Phipps says the goal is to make it easier for Maryvale residents to travel to everyday destinations.
Mar. 7, 2023
Tempe streetcar
Since its inception last year, the Tempe Streetcar has made travel more accessible for residents in the city. Now, a study is being launched to examine expanding the service to Mesa.
Mar. 6, 2023
Gas pump
The highest prices are in Maricopa County, where the Phoenix metro gets most of its gas from California.
Mar. 3, 2023
A diagram shows the proposed all-pedestrian crosswalks at Mill Avenue and Fifth Street. Instead of intermittent traffic at the four-way stop, as depicted in the first two squares of the diagram, traffic will fully stop as shown in the third square.
Starting next week, Tempe will test out a new way to cross the street: “All-pedestrian” crosswalks. But aren’t all crosswalks just for pedestrians to begin with?
Mar. 1, 2023
tucson's skyline from the Tucson Mountain Park
The project is one of a few dozen nationwide funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and is part of the department's Reconnecting Communities Program.
More news from the Fronteras Desk
Feb. 28, 2023
broadway curve
ADOT is holding a series of public meetings for input on its Long Range Transportation Plan for 2050. The plan is intended to serve as a policy document that aids the agency and its partners in managing the state’s freeways.
Feb. 28, 2023
Snow in northern Arizona
Flagstaff and several other northern Arizona communities are locked in as a severe storm driven by powerful winds moves across the state.
Feb. 22, 2023
Tesla Model 3
A top Nuevo Leon official pushed back, saying there is in fact enough water in the state for further development.
Feb. 21, 2023

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