Comments are welcome through Friday, Sept. 6, on ADOT's proposed update to its Strategic Highway Safety Plan and a draft of the state’s first Active Transportation Safety Action Plan, which aims to reduce pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities.
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August 29, 2024 | News/Press Release
Please review draft proposals and comment by Friday, Sept. 6
August 23, 2024 | News/Press Release
Please review draft proposals and comment by Friday, Sept. 6
ADOT seeks public input on a proposed update to its Strategic Highway Safety Plan and the state’s first Active Transportation Safety Action Plan, which aims to reduce pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities. Review and comment at azdot.gov/SafetyPlan.
June 19, 2024 | News/Press Release
ADOT proposes adding nine highway segments to planned network
Please visit azdot.gov/EVPlan to register for the virtual meeting and receive your link to attend. Project staff will be available to share information about the new proposed station locations on state highways and answer questions.
April 11, 2024 | News/Press Release
Draft Memorandum of Understanding available for comment until May 10
The agreement, established in 2019, allows a state to assume decision-making and legal responsibility for meeting National Environmental Protection Act requirements and other federal environmental laws for projects.
December 20, 2023 | News/Press Release
Involves projects without significant environmental impacts
Final approval of this Memorandum of Understanding, which follows a public comment period that began in October, continues an agreement known as Responsibility for Categorical Exclusions.
November 3, 2023 | News/Press Release
Recognition among transportation agencies includes PR Professional of the Year
ADOT took home the honors during the recent annual meeting of TransComm, the communications committee for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, a national nonprofit group that represents and supports state departments of transportation.
October 20, 2023 | News/Press Release
Emphasizes repairing and preserving existing highway infrastructure
The plan, which is not project-specific, sets transportation investment priorities for ADOT based on anticipated future revenues and system needs. You can review it at ADOT2050Plan.com.
October 6, 2023 | News/Press Release
Plan is subject to funding availability, emphasizes safety and sustainability
After extensive study and public input on the feasibility of reopening 5 miles of Apache Trail severely damaged by flooding and erosion, the ADOT is recommending improvements estimated to cost $33.7 million that would be needed to restore access safely and sustainably.
September 28, 2023 | News/Press Release
Input welcome through Oct. 30 on draft Memorandum of Understanding
The Federal Highway Administration ADOT are proposing to renew an agreement through which ADOT assumes FHWA’s authority for environmental reviews and determinations for certain types of projects. Learn how to review and comment on the draft Memorandum of Understanding.
September 20, 2023 | News/Press Release
State Transportation Board will review at its October meeting
A broad cross-section of Arizonans, nearly 10,000 in all, took surveys, attended public meetings and shared comments through the public involvement process. The plan, which is updated every five years, is available for review at ADOT2050plan.com.
April 25, 2023 | News/Press Release
In-person meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 27
DOUGLAS – The Arizona Department of Transportation is holding an in-person open house Thursday, April 27, to share information on a study evaluating alternatives for a connector road from the new Douglas International Port of Entry to State Route 80.
ADOT is conducting the study to recommend a preferred future roadway location and design that can safely accommodate commercial traffic, as there is no current paved roadway in place.
February 8, 2021 | Blog Articles
By Doug Nintzel / ADOT Communications
Let's get together and talk about how to improve the Loop 101 Agua Fria 75th Avenue interchange. No pickup truck required.
June 23, 2020 | Blog Articles
By David Rookhuyzen / ADOT Communications
It may not quite be to the level of "Star Trek," but ADOT has embraced virtual communication during the current public health situation.
June 8, 2020 | News/Press Release
PHOENIX – With social distancing essential during the current public health situation, the Arizona Department of Transportation has turned to virtual gatherings to engage members of the public on highway projects and studies that affect them.
These virtual tools that have been so useful of late will provide new ways for ADOT to conduct public engagement into the future.
May 27, 2020 | Blog Articles
By Ryan Harding / ADOT Communications
Construction projects continue through the current public health situation, which means ADOT had to adapt in order to keep the public engaged.
May 7, 2020 | News/Press Release
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking input on a project to build a freeway-to-freeway interchange between US 93 and Interstate 40 in west Kingman by hosting the agency’s first project-level virtual call-in public hearing.
March 20, 2020 | Blog Articles
By Laura Douglas / ADOT Communications
Those who drive Arizona’s highway system know it best – and you’re pretty good about telling us when you see something that needs improving or needs to be repaired.
Starting today, the Arizona Department of Transportation is asking everyone to take a look at our 2021-2025 Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program and send us your thoughts and comments.
March 18, 2020 | News/Press Release
Keeping the state highway system in good repair and functioning well is a main focus of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s proposed construction program for the next five years.
March 18, 2016 | Blog Articles
On Friday, the public comment period begins for the Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program for 2017-2021.
November 21, 2014 | Blog Articles
Input from the public helps to shape ADOT projects.