Safety

Cocker Spaniel pup sports an cast after being injured on an Arizona Highway
3/23/2012

Keep your pets safe and out of the roadway

It goes without saying that pets and highways are a dangerous combination. Still, thousands of dogs and cats end up on Arizona’s highways every year often suffering serious or fatal injuries and contributing to motor vehicle crashes.
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A fixed attentuator that has been hit
12/20/2011

Attenuators designed to take the impact of vehicle collisions

Back in July we told you all about truck-mounted attenuators and how vital they are to the safety of ADOT employees and drivers out on the road. But, there’s another type of attenuator that acts on the same principle and does just as much to protect motorists...
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Attenuators
ALERT
Safety
Part of a Crash Facts Report Cover with a cactus, mountain and Phoenix skyline shown in an Arizona shape
9/16/2011

Arizona roadway fatalities dropped again in 2010

ADOT's new Crash Facts report shows the number of fatal crashes was on the decline in 2010.
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Crash Data
Safety
Statistics
Smoke from the Wallow fire rises about the trees along the highway
9/7/2011

Preparedness and emergency response are important parts of ADOT's job

Last week when we told you about National Preparedness Month, we briefly detailed the role ADOT plays when it comes to public safety. But, there’s a whole lot more to say on the subject, and who better to write about it than ADOT’s very own Emergency Manager…
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Wildfires
Video
A top view of solar panels
8/24/2011

ADOT puts some of Arizona’s abundant sunshine to good use!

When prices at the pump started to spike a couple years ago, ADOT began looking at ways to cut fuel costs for the 4,200 vehicles in its fleet. And, believe it or not, the idea for a very promising solution came from the roof of a pretend cop car … well, sort of.
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Environmental
Maintenance
Safety
No Passing Sign: 15 mph, fines double, school in session
8/16/2011

Better safe than sorry: Arizona school zones aim to provide safe crossings

The need for pedestrian and bicyclist safety at schools, especially involving young students, cannot be overemphasized. While federal, state and local agencies are encouraging fit and healthy lifestyles by promoting walking and biking to school, the safety of these children should be our highest priority.
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Safe Routes to School
Safety
Guest Post
Oversize load moving on Arizona highway
8/9/2011

Moving oversize loads requires big effort

When it comes to describing some hauls, the term “oversize load” is a major understatement. We’re talking about the enormous “super-loads” driven through the state each day. Maybe you’ve seen them on the freeways … they’re the trucks lugging gigantic transformers, generators, turbines, and even houseboats.
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Permits
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Engineering
Oversize Loads
Bridge in Northern Arizona
8/8/2011

Research Center guides ADOT toward transportation innovation

Much has changed since ADOT got its start in 1927. Back then, the agency was known as the Arizona State Highway Department and roads certainly were built a little differently. Methods, materials and technology have changed so much since then.
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ADOT Research Center
Intelligent Transportation System
Environmental
Planning
Ramp Meters
Rubberized Asphalt
Safety
Firefighter participating in mock emergency - shown here rescuing person near Valley Metro Rail Car
8/2/2011

ADOT serves as safety oversight for rail transit

In Arizona steps are being taken toward that future with the operation of METRO Light Rail and the anticipated launch of Tucson’s modern streetcar project. While ADOT is not responsible for rail transit in the state, the agency does play an important role …
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Federal Transit Administration
Rail
Meter Installation on the side of the freeway
7/19/2011

"Move Over" law now covers all vehicles on the side of the road

Ever been stuck on the side of the road? Perhaps a flat tire was to blame, or maybe an overheated engine forced you to pull over. Whatever the reason, most will agree the side of a busy freeway is not the ideal parking spot.
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Move Over Law
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