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07/26/2024

Gone but not forgotten: The history of US 80

We recently stumbled upon this photo from 1974 of US 80 in Douglas. Originally called the “Mother of Arizona Highways” because of its economic impacts to cities and towns it passed through, US 80 was completely paved or surfaced with oil by...
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Safety Message: Seatbelts always pass the vibe check
07/24/2024

PODCAST: Your safety message can be in lights!

On the Road With ADOT has Public Information Officer Kelsey Mo discussing what makes for a strong safety message and why ADOT holds its annual Safety Message Contest for the traveling public. Get the inside information you need to succeed.
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An individual in an orange safety jacket holding a welder and wearing a welding mask.
07/22/2024

ADOT seeking aspiring mechanics, welders, tinkerers

ADOT is hiring paid interns to work in its Equipment Services Division. Interns get hands-on training in automotive repair and maintenance.
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09/17/2019

From the Director: Thank you trash slayers!

With National CleanUp Day approaching on Sept. 21, I want to express my thanks to our volunteers and sponsors who consistently pick up trash along our state highways. These volunteers have cleaned up 1,672 miles of Arizona highways. You are...
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09/16/2019

Sept. 15-21 is Child Passenger Safety Week

If you can relate to any of the following, Child Passenger Safety Week is for you: A soon-to-be parent, puzzled by the options and choices of infant carriers, rear- and forward-facing car seats, and booster seats. A grandparent discovering...
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09/15/2019

Where in AZ??

Blue skies, green grass and trees will greet you at today's "Where in AZ??" location.
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09/12/2019

Adopt a Highway: Mark your calendars for National CleanUp Day

Calling all Adopt a Highway volunteers! National CleanUp Day is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 21. This is a day set aside for individuals and organizations to unite for the purpose of reducing litter in their communities in every part of the...
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09/12/2019

Throwback Thursday: How far we've come

We've been working on widening and improving US 93 for more than a decade, so its a good time to look back and what we have achieved so far.
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09/10/2019

DeGrazia Foundation and Arizona Highways magazine commemorate painter Ted DeGrazia

Arizona Highways has collaborated with the DeGrazia Foundation to celebrate the 110th birthday of artist Ted DeGrazia.
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09/09/2019

Bonus for bus riders at park and ride near South Mountain Freeway

Not only will both entrances to 40th St. Park & Ride in Ahwatukee reopen, but a new interchange from the South Mountain Freeway will also help people get there.
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09/08/2019

Where in AZ??

Join our "Where in AZ??" challenge and let us know if you've traveled these tracks.
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09/06/2019

MVD is a proud partner of Donor Network of Arizona

ADOT's Motor Vehicle Division is a proud partner of the Donor Network of Arizona.
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09/04/2019

Driving Safety Home: Buckle Up

Did you know that more than 20 percent of all people killed on Arizona roadways in 2018 weren’t wearing seat belts? That equaled 216 unnecessary fatalities. Seat belt use in Arizona has been on a decline, dropping from 88 percent in 2016 to...
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