The Inside Lane is published monthly for the employees of the Arizona Department of Transportation by the Internal Communications group of the ADOT Communications Division.
The Inside Lane February 2023
The Inside Lane January 2023
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- View a collage of ADOT employee photos.
- Read Director John Halikowski’s Leadership Matters column.
- See employee comments about ADOT’s 2022 highlights and 2023 goals.
- Learn about 2023 Safety Calendar winners.
- Meet Giovanni Nabavi of Facilities.
- Discover the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise study.
The Inside Lane December 2022
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Learn about ADOT’s new Business Disruption Plan.
- Meet the Human Resources Recruiting/Operations Team.
- Discover what leaders took away from the ADOT Leadership Conference.
- Share your 2022 reflections and hopes for 2023.
- Read about Rest Area Manager Bobby Wheeler.
The Inside Lane November 2022
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Discover how ADOT staff kept the motoring public safe during forest fires and other weather hazards.
- Read how ADOT is getting in the college spirit to promote the Arizona Travel ID.
- Meet Marissa Abeyta, manager of the Multimodal Planning Division Traffic Monitoring Group.
- Learn about ADOT Communications and Public Involvement winning four national awards.
The Inside Lane October 2022
- Learn about the Grand Canyon National Park Airport's past, present and future.
- Get in the Driver's Seat with Mark Sanders, director of the International Affairs Office, part of Government Relations.
- Discover which ADOT divisions, units and individuals were top kaizen performers.
- Read how the Statewide Permits Team routes oversized loads on highways to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
The Inside Lane September 2022
- Meet Ed Green, an ADOT employee of 60 years.
- Check out an informative article on ADOT’s facilities project request process.
- Learn how IDO's Right of Way group is innovating to save money.
- Read some good advice from your ADOT colleagues.
The Inside Lane August 2022
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Meet ASD's Insurance Recovery Team!
- Read about IDO's Bridge Group to learn why bridge conditions in Arizona are improving.
- Find out which awards were won recently by MVD.
- See what was happening at ADOT back in 1977.
- Try out our latest puzzle — and maybe win a prize!
The Inside Lane July 2022
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Meet the TSMO Systems Management Group and learn about their jobs.
- Read how ADOT employees are developing an electric vehicle charging infrastructure plan.
- See photos of the recent repair work on US 60.
- Take a look back to ADOT’s dust storm safety messaging from 1976.
The Inside Lane June 2022
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- See how IDO’s Mesa Maintenance Unit developed an improved, time-saving process for placing barricades.
- Learn all about the new ADOT social recognition site.
- Meet Morgan Henling of MVD's Ignition Interlock Unit, and find out the best concert she’s ever been to.
- Discover how ADOT‘s universal workspace design is transforming offices.
- Try our new contest, and maybe win a prize!
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Check out the recent improvements made to State Route 189.
- Learn about the Lead from Anywhere program.
- Meet Tracy Garcia from the MVD Level 1 Contact Center.
- Take a look back on photos from a 1980 Transportation Week exhibit.
- Try to win a prize in our word jumble contest.
The Inside Lane April 2022
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Meet Katie Rodriguez of the Environmental Planning Group.
- Discover why ADOT received a prestigious award for I-11 public involvement.
- Read how ADOT employees help inmates obtain commercial driver licenses.
- Try the crossword puzzle for a chance to win a prize.
- See how teamwork protects bridge decks from getting hit.
- Learn why crowdsourcing improves traffic flow.
- Read Director John Halikowski's column about The ADOT Way.
The Inside Lane March 2022
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Look back at the Old MVD Building’s 100 years.
- Learn how the pandemic impacted traffic safety.
- Meet Dez Hatathli, Government Relations’ primary contact for autonomous vehicle inquiries.
- Read how ADOT is expanding its GPS system in fleet cars.
The Inside Lane February 2022
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Learn how ADOT celebrates employee success.
- Discover how it’s easier than ever to honor ADOT employees for their great work.
- Meet Awards and Recognition Employee Engagement Administrator Kim Phillips.
- Read stories and view photos of the six Annual Agency Award winners.
The Inside Lane January 2022
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- View winning photos from The Inside Lane Fall and Winter Cover Photo Contest.
- Discover why ADOT is a national leader for transportation system resilience.
- See how employees across ADOT handle emergency responses.
The Inside Lane December 2021
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- View photos and read about the Central District Roadeo.
- Find out why Arizona Highways magazine won awards.
- Learn about the ADOT Research Center.
- Discover how ADOT helps veterans with employment.
- Meet Surveyor Clifton Clark.
The Inside Lane October 2021
The Inside Lane September 2021
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- See why ADOT received an A+ rating in a hazardous waste inspection
- Try to win a prize with our trivia contest.
- Discover innovations used for the I-10/Broadway Curve project.
- Meet Northcentral District Assistant Engineer Chad Auker.
The Inside Lane August 2021
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Read what lessons employees learned after challenging year
- Get creative with caption contest to try to win a prize
- See how ADOT facilitated van donation for retirement home
- Discover how new process helps wide load transports
The Inside Lane July 2021
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Read Director John Halikowski’s highlights of ADOT’s 2021 fiscal year and what's coming in the future.
- Solve the crossword puzzle for a chance to win a prize.
- Check out Abel Federico’s cool photo on the cover.
- See ADOT employees’ comments about teleworking and office space sharing.
The Inside Lane June 2021
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Meet Safety Award Winner Josh Hale.
- Read about replacing the 72-year-old Pinto Creek Bridge.
- Try to win a prize with our word jumble.
- Discover why ADOT moved 1,400 reels of film to the state library.
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Meet 2020 Team of the Year Winners Dylan Cardie and Mohamed Elomeri.
- Discover how bright lights are saving ADOT millions of dollars.
- Read how MVD Safety and Security Manager Jon Jenkins helps keep everyone safe.
- Solve the word search puzzle for a chance to win a prize.
The Inside Lane April 2021
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Try to win a prize with our scavenger hunt.
- Meet Employee of the Year Erich Batman.
- Discover what AKA — The ADOT Way means.
- Read how Nicole Merkl manages specialty license plates.
The Inside Lane March 2021
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Discover Arizona Highways magazine’s economic impact on our state's tourism.
- Try to win a prize in the EyeThink contest.
- Meet Amy Ritz of the Major Projects Group.
- Learn how ADOT customizes communications for target audiences.
- Read about Customer Service Award winner Julia Voight.
The Inside Lane February 2021
Check out the latest issue of The Inside Lane:
- Check out the new Learning and Development Center.
- Discover how ADOT Kids sparks children's interest in engineering.
- Try to win a prize with the jumble word contest.
- Meet Innovation Award Winner Brad Burgess.
- Read about the upcoming Google Workplace transition.
