General News, Regional Profile, Safe and Smart Travel From Outer Space to the City of Maricopa: Mayor Nancy Smith Solves Problems Big and Small She’s worked on projects ranging from the International Space Station to classified military defense systems. But today, Maricopa Mayor Nancy Smith is focused on leading the fast-growing community of Maricopa in northern Pinal County. Regional Profile, Regional Council Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel MAG Recognized for Outstanding Contributions in Emerging Technologies Creating a safer and easier commute in the region is the greatest reward for MAG team members working on emerging technologies projects. Still, it also is gratifying when hard work is recognized by your professional peers. ITS Read More
General News, MAG Matters, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation, Video MAG Matters: Improving Traffic Safety Throughout the Region with Emerging Technology Traffic across the Valley has grown along with the size of our population. Congestion and long commute times are now part of the daily routine. MAG partners with public and private agencies to test which emerging technologies will help improve safety and efficiency on the road. Prop 400, Safety, Transportation, MAG Matters Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Northern Parkway Celebrated During Full Opening A choreographed click of scissors and falling white ribbon celebrated the full opening of Northern Parkway in El Mirage October 25, marking a milestone in a project that helps complete a promise made to voters under Proposition 400. Prop 400 Read More
General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Safely Crossing Again - School Crossing Guards Attend In-Person MAG Regional Training More than 100 crossing guards recently gathered to learn essential skills to help children safely get to and from school every day. The Regional School Crossing Guard Training Workshop is sponsored by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Safety, Crossing Guard Training, School Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Study Sets Stage to Improve Travel Near Maricopa A new study of the heavily traveled State Route 347 near the city of Maricopa lays out a series of improvements that could shave up to 20 minutes off commute times for residents heading into the Phoenix area each day. Read More
Environmental, General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation, Video Ladders? Metal? Mattresses? Road Debris Can Be Deadly We have all been there. Driving down the highway when suddenly a tree branch, or ladder, or piece of metal suddenly appears in our lane. It can be scary and to some, deadly. Governor Doug Ducey has declared June 6th as Arizona Secure Your Load Day. Secure Your Load, Transportation, safety, Highway Read More
Economy and Growth, General News, Safe and Smart Travel The Future of Air Travel in the MAG Region Sky Harbor Airport introduces new innovations. Reserve a time to go through airport security or use your mobile device to show your ID. Read More
Aging, General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel Connecting Rural Riders to Transportation Rural Transportation Incubator succeeds in connecting older adults in outlying areas. Age Friendly Arizona Read More
Aging, General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel Making Transportation Available to All Ages: Can It Really Happen? Arizona shares age-friendly best practices with Texas delegation. Age Friendly Arizona, Transportation Read More