Last month, Ed Kron and his friend, Joe Caruso, decided to take a drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff in Kron’s new electric Lucid sedan. “This is the first time I’ve driven an electric car up here, and I was a little nervous,” Kron said. “They tell you one thing [about the range], but it’s another thing when you’re using the air conditioning, and you’re going uphill. And I have this heavy Italian next to me!” Kron said he was worried he and Caruso would run out of juice before they made it to … [Read more...] about Federal Funding Jump-Starts EV Charging Stations in Northern Arizona
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Governor Promoting Community Colleges, Desalination, Broadband Expansion, Non-Profits
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey assured Flagstaff area businesspeople he was not on a good-bye tour when he spoke during the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Friday, Feb. 18. “The state of the state is strong. Our manufacturing sector is on fire,” he said, vowing to leave Arizona stronger than he found it when he took office in 2015. He said Arizona is building a new economy that is not relying so heavily on tourism and construction. “We are no longer a fly-over state. … [Read more...] about Governor Promoting Community Colleges, Desalination, Broadband Expansion, Non-Profits
Interstate 17 Improvement Project to Begin this Spring
Those who frequently travel Interstate 17 between Phoenix and Flagstaff understand the frustration of being held up in traffic, sometimes for hours, because of an accident, weather, a wildfire or other situation. However, those delays may be resolved in about three years. Following several years of environmental and design studies, the Arizona Department of Transportation has approved a $446 million project to improve I-17 between Sunset Point on the north to Anthem Way traffic interchange … [Read more...] about Interstate 17 Improvement Project to Begin this Spring
Travel ID Deadline Postponed
Air travelers are getting a reprieve from the urgency to obtain their Real ID. The original deadline has been moved from Oct. 1, 2020, to a full year later, Oct. 1, 2021, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) encourages MVD customers to hold off on getting their AZ Travel ID to reduce traffic at MVD locations. All AZ Travel ID appointments have been canceled. Only essential services that must be done in-person are being offered by … [Read more...] about Travel ID Deadline Postponed
Governor Praises Vintage Partners, Flagstaff and ADOT for ‘Innovative’ Partnership
A first-time visit to Flagstaff’s spacious new Arizona Department of Transportation office might take motorists by surprise. There are 14 service windows and lines that move. More impressive is the back story, a public-private partnership and adaptive reuse project that is creating much-needed office space for ADOT, benefits to Harkins Theater, which moved to the town’s east side, new life for the Flagstaff Mall and The Marketplace, and a long-awaited road alignment at the gateway to the … [Read more...] about Governor Praises Vintage Partners, Flagstaff and ADOT for ‘Innovative’ Partnership
ADOT Easing I-17 Congestion for Motorists
Almost every driver traveling uphill has experienced getting stuck behind a slow-moving vehicle or truck and not being able to pass, but the Arizona Department of Transportation has a solution on one heavily traveled stretch on Interstate 17. In an effort to improve safety, ease congestion and prevent delays on the main travel route between Phoenix and northern Arizona, ADOT will soon begin a project to build a climbing lane on southbound Interstate 17 to the top of Copper Canyon south of … [Read more...] about ADOT Easing I-17 Congestion for Motorists
Traffic Signal Construction to Begin at Cheshire
The Arizona Department of Transportation will install a new traffic signal at the intersection of US 180 and Fremont Boulevard in Flagstaff later this month. A recent study conducted by ADOT concluded that a traffic signal at the intersection is warranted. Construction of the signal will begin this month and lane closures will be required to provide a safe work zone. ADOT will issue traffic alerts as needed to inform drivers and area residents of the closures. Drivers … [Read more...] about Traffic Signal Construction to Begin at Cheshire
ADOT Recognized for Long Range Planning
It began with the catch phrase “What Moves You Arizona,” and launched into a multimedia campaign to encourage statewide public participation in the state’s Long Range Transportation Plan. After more than two years of work to promote the plan to media, stakeholders and communities around our state, “What Moves You Arizona” and the Arizona Department of Transportation have received the highest award for public relations programs and campaigns from the American Association of State … [Read more...] about ADOT Recognized for Long Range Planning
ADOT Recognizing Adopt-A-Hwy Group
In order to pay tribute to her son who died of liver cancer at the tender age of three, Bronwyn Streich adopted a segment of State Route 87. Now, the mother who sought to honor the memory of her son, Jayson, is being honored by ADOT for the outstanding dedication of her group to keep a mile of the Duthie-Martin Highway free of trash. Jayson Micajah FitzGibbons passed away on March 8, 1987 at three years of age after battling liver cancer for about 18 months. Streich said he never … [Read more...] about ADOT Recognizing Adopt-A-Hwy Group
US 93 Near Hoover Dam –State Project of the Year
The federal project to construct a bridge on US 93 over the Hoover Dam was a historic engineering accomplishment. Just as challenging for Arizona, however, was improving the highway’s approach to the new bridge to move traffic quickly and safely, all while respecting critical environmental considerations. The success of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s work to improve a 15-mile stretch of US 93 leading to the new Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge has led to recognition … [Read more...] about US 93 Near Hoover Dam –State Project of the Year
