General News Message from the Chair, August 2019 As we embark on a critical year for transportation planning, it is my honor to serve as the new MAG chair. The top priority for the agency—and for me—will be to begin development of a new long-range Regional Transportation Plan. Regional Council, Chair Message, Mitchell Read More
Economy and Growth Creating Arizona Economic Fuel: In Africa? Could Arizona become a leading trade partner with Africa? Economic Development Read More
Safe and Smart Travel, Video Don't Tweet. Don't Text. Call 9-1-1 Secure Your Load Day reminder: Road debris often a matter of life and death. Transportation Read More
Economy and Growth Desert Heat Meets Canadian Cool: Did you know Canada employs more people than any other foreign country in the state? Economic Development Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Street Count Shows Continued Rise in Homelessness The number of people experiencing homelessness continues to increase in Maricopa County, with those living in unsheltered situations climbing for the sixth straight year. Homelessness Read More
General News, Quality of Life, Regional Profile Regional Profile: Mayor Kate Gallego As mayor of the 5th largest city in the United States, Gallego is working on a longer list of priorities—beginning with managing growth in a sustainable way. Regional Profile, Mayor Read More
Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News, Maps and Data, Quality of Life iCount 2020: Local Leaders Launch Census Campaign Local and regional leaders encouraged every resident to participate during an official countdown to Census 2020. Census, Population Read More
Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News, Maps and Data Three Years in a Row: Maricopa County Fastest Growing in Nation For some it’s the sunshine. For others, jobs. Whatever the reason, more people moved to Maricopa County last year than any other county in the nation. Population Read More
General News, Heat Relief Network, Quality of Life Heat Kills. Don’t Be a Victim. The Arizona heat killed or contributed to the deaths of 181 people in Maricopa County last year. Heat Relief Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Bridge Gets New Name Drivers who pass through one of the busiest intersections in the Valley now have two reasons to celebrate. Prop 400 Read More