MAG Elects New Officers PHOENIX (June 23, 2021) — A new Regional Transportation Plan that will guide transportation investments for decades to come is just one of the important activities that will be a focus for newly elected officers for the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG).
Valley Groups to Address Regional Homelessness PHOENIX (June 7, 2021) — Homelessness continues to increase throughout our region at a rate faster than anywhere in the nation.
Dangerous Road Debris Kills – Secure Your Load Day Is June 6 PHOENIX (June 3, 2021) — Arizona drivers are opting for road trips now more than ever.
How Will You Move Around the Valley in 20 Years? PHOENIX (May 10, 2021) — What would you want if you could choose how you move around the Valley in the years ahead?
Heat Deaths Rising in Maricopa County PHOENIX (May 7, 2021) — The Arizona heat kills. More than 300 people in Maricopa County lost their lives due to the heat last year, continuing an alarming upward trend in the region.
Campaign Begins to Reduce Pedestrian, Cyclist Deaths PHOENIX (April 6, 2021) – Bicycle and pedestrian crashes continue to claim more than 100 lives each year in the Maricopa region, and pedestrian involved crashes have steadily risen with increases in both injuries and fatalities.
Need a Ride for Mom? PHOENIX (March 30, 2021) – For older adults, finding safe, convenient and accessible transportation is often a challenge.
Keeping Work Zones Safe for Drivers, Workers PHOENIX (March 15, 2021) — Ongoing efforts to create safer highway and street work zones for drivers and construction and maintenance workers have received an important boost — the awarding of a federal grant to a coalition of transportation agencies in the Phoenix region.
$33 Million Award Will Help Homeless Individuals and Families PHOENIX (Feb. 22, 2021) – More than $33 million in newly awarded federal funding will help the Maricopa region provide housing and services to people experiencing homelessness.
Federal Appropriations Bill Offers Potential Tourism Expansion from Mexico PHOENIX (Dec. 22, 2020) — Potential pilot program projected to generate millions of dollars for Arizona’s economy.
Public Input Sought for I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor PHOENIX (Oct. 21, 2020) — The Arizona Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Gila River Indian Community, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Federal Highway Administration and the Maricopa Association of Governments, invites The public to participate in a live, call-in/online public meeting to learn about the I-10 study and to provide feedback on the alternatives being evaluated.
Domestic Violence Victims Can Now Seek Protective Orders Online PHOENIX (Oct. 14, 2020) — If you are experiencing domestic violence, a cutting-edge new system allows you to prepare a petition for a protective order online using your computer, tablet, or mobile phone.
MAG “Digital Twin” Recommended as Official Regional Model of Record PHOENIX (Oct. 14, 2020) — After a two-year review process by top-level experts, peer agencies, and academics, a Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) regional computer model has been recommended as the official model of record as matching or exceeding current state-of-the-practice.
Mission Possible: Luke AFB Expansion Means Opportunities for the Region GLENDALE, Ariz. (Sept. 23, 2020) — Thousands of service members and their families will be arriving at Luke Air Force Base (Luke AFB) over the next six years, the result of a mission expansion involving 144 new fighter jets.
Oh, the Places You Go! Hotels, motels, and restaurants have seen a significant decrease in visits since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, while grocery stores, gas stations and home improvement outlets have fared better, according to newly released data from the Maricopa Association of Governments.