General News, Safe and Smart Travel MAG Earns Recognition for Championing Women in Transportation For many years, the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) has been committed to advancing transportation and supporting the careers of women. Now, that long history is being recognized. Award Read More
General News, Homelessness, Safe and Smart Travel Message from the Chair, April 2023 MAG continues to work with the Arizona State Legislature to ensure voters have an opportunity to choose whether to continue their investment in transportation through the extension of Proposition 400, the dedicated half-cent sales tax for transportation. Chair Message, Regional Council Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Four Decades of Transit Contributions Recognized The Arizona Transit Association (AzTA) recently named Eric Anderson their 2023 Transit Champion. The award was presented in April at the 36th Annual Statewide Transit Conference. Transit, Award Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life A Helping Hand: Finding the Right Way to Make a Difference Just as there are many ways people fall into homelessness, there are many ways to help them find their way out. Homelessness Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Finding Out What Home Means to Arizonans Warmth. Safety. Family. Comfort. For attendees of the Arizona Housing Coalition’s recent “Refocus : Reframe” conference, these were a few of the words that came to mind when asked, “what does home mean to you?” Read More
General News, Regional Profile Paradise Found Formerly a top New York litigator, Jerry Bien-Willner returned home to lead his hometown of Paradise Valley as a volunteer mayor – and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Regional Profile Read More
Environment and Sustainability, Environmental, General News, MAG Matters, Video MAG Matters: You Can Help Improve the Air You Breathe By Taking Steps to Reduce Ozone New “MAG Matters” episode focuses on what tighter ozone standards mean for Maricopa and Pinal counties. It may be time to focus on unseen ground level ozone. MAG Matters, Air Quality, Environment Read More
Economy and Growth, Transportation Big Game Showcases Big Changes in Valley Population, Transportation System Kansas City Coach Andy Reid praises region’s leaders for progress in the Valley. When the National Football League was in town for the Big Game, things looked even bigger and better than they did in 2015, the last time the championship was played in Glendale. Transportation, Prop 400 Read More
Homelessness, Quality of Life Program Makes Strides in Reducing Homelessness House America reaching goals to get people off the streets. With thousands of people sleeping on the streets of the Valley every night, the need to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness is urgent. Newly released housing numbers show progress is being made. Homelessness, Human Services, Housing, House America Read More
Environmental, General News, Public Works Sustainability Key in Latest Guidelines for Public Works Construction Sustainability is more than just a concept or a catchphrase; it also is crucial to business and the environment. This sustainability update focuses on the MAG landscape and irrigation specifications and detail drawings. Specs and Details Read More