MAG Elects New Officers Developing and funding a transportation plan that will serve the Maricopa region for the next 20 years is a primary goal of the new chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG).
Unemployment Impact of COVID-19 High in AZ Population Centers The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on Arizona’s economy, especially when it comes to job losses.
Texting 9-1-1 May Be Lifesaving Option for Domestic Violence Victims PHOENIX (May 6, 2020) — The isolation created by COVID-19 affects all of us. But combined with the danger of domestic violence, it can be deadly. Victims at home with their abusers may not be able to reach out for help by calling 9-1-1. One lifesaving option may be texting 9-1-1 instead.
Weekend Heat Warning Creates Early Need for Water Donations The National Weather Service has issued a heat warning for this Sunday, April 26, creating an early need for water donations as well as refuge and hydration stations.
Leaders, Residents Have New Tool to Fight COVID-19 A new one-stop interactive map created by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) provides data critical to helping Arizonans respond to the Coronavirus pandemic.
How COVID-19 Is Affecting Traffic and Emissions Telecommuting and stay-at-home restrictions for the COVID-19 pandemic are having a noticeable impact on traffic.
Volunteers Prepare to Count People Experiencing Homelessness Before the sun rises over the Valley on January 28th, hundreds of volunteers will fan out across the region in an annual effort to count the number of people experiencing homelessness
“Walk in My Shoes” Have you ever been about to cross at a signal light when a driver suddenly turns right? Or perhaps you were reading a text and suddenly realized you nearly stepped into traffic?
McSally/Stanton Bill to Expand Tourism Secures Strong Support in Arizona PHOENIX (December 12, 2019) — Tourism is Arizona’s lifeblood. Every year, thousands of frequent, low‐risk, short‐term visitors travel from Mexico into Arizona to conduct business, visit family and friends, or shop at local stores—spending billions of dollars.
“Never Too Old - To Connect. To Change. To Choose.” PHOENIX (Oct. 8, 2019) — We have a choice in how we age—both as individuals and communities. What’s more, we can use our local lessons as a national model. That is the goal of an upcoming statewide conference to create livable, age friendly communities. The conference name and theme is Never Too Old—To Connect. To Change. To Choose.
Do You Feel Safe on the Street? PHOENIX (Oct. 9, 2019) — Public poll asks drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians to improve safety planning.
Public Input Sought for I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor The Arizona Department of Transportation, Gila River Indian Community, and Maricopa Association of Governments invite the public to attend a public scoping meeting.
Monsoon Freeway Flooding? PHOENIX (Aug. 29, 2019) – Drivers who got stuck in last night’s monsoon flooding along Interstate 17 may be relieved to know that help is on the way. A drainage project scheduled to begin construction this fall is expected to prevent such flooding in the future. The project is slated to take just under two years to complete.
Ari-Son Draws Leaders from Arizona, Mexico PHOENIX (Aug. 22, 2019) — Leaders from Arizona and the Mexican state of Sonora will come together in Tucson today to trade municipal best practices and discuss topics of mutual interest on both sides of the border. Among the topics to be discussed are transportation infrastructure, the importance of sister cities, and tourism.
Region Seeks Interchange Improvements on I-10 PHOENIX (July 16, 2019) — A unique partnership of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), the Arizona Department of Transportation and the Gila River Indian Community has resulted in an application for a $2 million federal grant for interchange improvements on Interstate 10 (I-10).