General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Local Governments Unite to Reduce Homelessness MAG Regional Council votes to implement regionwide action plan. Regional Council, Homelessness Read More
General News Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord Leaves Local, Regional Legacy Just months before she passed away on Dec.12, 2021, Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord played a key role in putting the final pieces in place for the MOMENTUM long range transportation plan and the investment strategy for the proposed extension of Proposition 400. Goodyear, Mayor Read More
General News, Safe and Smart Travel, Transportation Connected Vehicle Data Revolutionizing Transportation Planning Connected vehicle data are being used to transform the way we move in the region. By better understanding traffic and congestion, planners and engineers can create safer and more efficient transportation systems. A pilot program is using data collected in real time from more than 100,000 vehicles to learn more about travel patterns in the region as well as driving behaviors, congestion, and safety. Transportation Read More
Environment and Sustainability, General News, Safe and Smart Travel New Partnership Will Help Advance Automated Technologies One day, automated vehicles that drive us instead of us driving them will be a reality. Many applications of automated technology, such as self-driving cars, are already on the road, but other commercially viable technologies are still under development. Read More
Economy and Growth, General News Forging a Prosperous Future for American Indians in Arizona Creating a pathway for success. That’s the mission of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Arizona (AICCAZ). Read More
General News, Quality of Life, Safe and Smart Travel, Video “It Was Chilling” Phoenix driver Mandy Poff was nearly impaled by an unsecured load and shares her traumatic experience. Safety Read More
General News, Regional Profile Gila Bend Mayor Fulfills A Call to Serve He describes himself as an introvert who hates politics. But Gila Bend Mayor Christopher Riggs believes that every person should find a way to serve at some point in their life. Regional Profile, Regional Council Read More
Domestic Violence, General News, Quality of Life Dignity Denied: Older Adult Abuse Focus of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Marie was in her late 50s, working in healthcare caring for others, when friends introduced her to a man she called her “dream.” For more than a year, their relationship blossomed. Then, things began to change. Domestic Violence Read More
General News, Quality of Life WHOA! There’s a Horse in My Path! The Valley’s beautiful desert trails are appealing not only to bicyclists and hikers, but also to many equestrian users. Learn the ABCs of safely sharing the trail. Safety, Active Transportation Read More
General News Message from the Chair, September 2021 Our region is not only strong, it is resilient. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, we continue to find ways to persevere. Improving the quality of life of our region is at the heart of MAG’s work. Regional Council, Chair Message, Giles Read More