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Arizona Travel ID
12/28/2025

The Arizona Travel ID can help you avoid a new federal fee

Starting on Feb. 1, those who do not have a federally compliant credential like a passport or the Arizona Travel ID will be charged $45 for the new TSA ConfirmID service to get you through TSA security for up to 10 days.
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Adopt a Highway volunteer holds up a piece of litter.
12/27/2025

PODCAST: Resolve to help keep highways cleaner in 2026

On this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT, Adopt a Highway Program Manager Mary Currie explains how you can get involved and help keep Arizona grand.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive calmly.
12/25/2025

Drive calmly and jingle all the way home over Christmas

Christmas Day is just around the corner, and while we’re in the final dash to Dec. 25 and buying last-minute presents to put under the tree, we’re taking a moment to remind drivers to practice safe driving over the holidays. If you’re out...
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Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts 2015 Banner
06/08/2016

How we looked at safety devices in explaining the 2015 Crash Facts report

While you can't control decisions another driver makes, using a safety device appropriate to the vehicle you are driving -- or riding in or on -- can save your life.
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Traffic camera image showing crash
06/07/2016

From the Director: Should 'accident' be used in transportation terminology?

When a driver intentionally speeds and gets injured or dies in a traffic collision, is it an accident?
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Trucks and vehicles drive on a highway with very low visibility due to heavy dust making road signs and surroundings barely visible.
06/06/2016

A look at trouble spots for blowing dust around Arizona

Meteorologist Paul Panhans recently shared what forecasters look for when predicting blowing dust and where some of the trouble spots are located.
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A wide highway in a desert landscape, with cars driving and mountains visible in the distance.
06/02/2016

Oracle Road project benefits wildlife, motorists and cyclists

The State Route 77 (Oracle Road) project west of Mt. Lemmon not only adds travel lanes for drivers but has something for bicyclists and wildlife.
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Old photo of MVD office
06/01/2016

From the Archives: Technology moves MVD customer service ahead

The MVD is finding ways to leverage new technology to improve processes and improve the customer experience.
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05/31/2016

From the Director: National survey charts Arizona's travel patterns, needs

For ADOT, the National Household Travel Survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation serves as an important planning tool.
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US 89 roundabout in Cameron
05/30/2016

Big changes to bridge over the Little Colorado River

Today we’re taking you on a unique drive through Cameron on US 89 north of Flagstaff.
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05/27/2016

One Less Spark: How motorists can help prevent wildfires

ADOT is joining with federal, state and local agencies at Sunset Point Rest Area at milepost 252 on Interstate 17 to promote the “One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire” fire prevention and awareness campaign.
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05/27/2016

Foam allows ADOT to give freeways a boost

ADOT is injecting foam deep underneath the pavement as a way to smooth out dips on Arizona highways, including the Loop 101 Pima Freeway.
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05/26/2016

Finding water deep beneath the desert key to reopening rest area

Just in time for Memorial Day traffic, the San Simon rest area is open. Just three miles from the New Mexico state line, it provides an important rest stop for drivers.
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