General News, MAGAZine Regional Profile: Mayor Rui Pereira Born in Portugal, Wickenburg Mayor Rui Pereira moved to the U.S. in 1980 and grew up in Massachusetts. It was there he first heard the call to the West. Regional Profile, Regional Council Read More
MAGAZine, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel Finding Transportation Can Be Tough for Older Adults. It’s Even Tougher in Rural Areas. “You gave me back my life.” That note from a rider using Wickenburg’s Freedom Express, which relies on volunteer drivers, is testament to the impact transportation can have in the lives of seniors. Read More
MAGAZine, Safe and Smart Travel New Lanes, Other Improvements on Loop 101 (Price Freeway) Now Complete A $72 million project to add new lanes and make other improvements along Loop 101 (Price Freeway) between Baseline Road and Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) is creating a smoother commute for travelers in the East Valley. Prop 400 Read More
Economy and Growth, MAGAZine 2020 Census Counts More Than 99% of Arizona Households Did you fill out your census form? Data from the U.S. Census Bureau show more than 99.9 percent of Arizona households have been counted in the 2020 Census. Census 2020 Read More
MAGAZine, Safe and Smart Travel MAG “Digital Twin” Recommended as Official Regional Model of Record After a two-year review process by top-level experts, peer agencies, and academics, a MAG regional computer model has been recommended as the official model of record as matching or exceeding current state-of-the-practice. Read More
MAGAZine Message from the Chair, November 2020 When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. That proverbial phrase often is used in the face of adversity to encourage optimism. Regional Council, Chair Message, Weiers Read More