Infrastructure
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Valley Metro changed its fare system: Here’s what you need to know
Valley Metro has stopped accepting paper passes in a move towards a more modernized transit system.
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
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3 public spaces in Maricopa County will get a facelift after Board of Supervisors approves $350K for renovations
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors recently approved $350,000 to renovate and improve two museums and a park in Mesa.
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Over $3.5 million heading to AZ to rebuild roads and bridges after flooding and wildfires
The money to rebuild Arizona roads and bridges after recent flooding and wildfires comes from the Biden-Harris administration’s US Department of Transportation.
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New government program will send doctors directly to crash sites in Tucson
The Tucson program aims to save lives and reduce the number of pedestrian victims of traffic accidents. It’s funded by an award from the Biden-Harris Administration.
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Opinion: We must help communities that have been left behind, no matter who wins in November
In this op-ed, Justin Maxson and Sarah Jaynes advocate for prioritizing federal investments to uplift all communities and ensure widespread economic benefits.
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USDA gives $250k to help historically underserved Arizona farms and ranches
The USDA grants to help Arizona farms and ranches are part of a $163 million investment from the Biden-Harris administration.
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Tempe streetcar expansion will give ASU students access to more of the city
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff rode the streetcar in support of public transit’s boost to the local economy, along with saving students and residents money on travel.
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Tucson bus stops will soon be cooler and more accessible—and taxpayers will save money
Bus shelters, call boxes, and kiosks may not sound sexy, but the people riding and paying for Tucson’s mass transit system will soon be happier because of them.
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Tempe mayor credits Biden investments with infrastructure, affordable housing advances
In his role as the first Black mayor of Tempe, Corey Woods prioritizes affordable housing, access to transportation, and digital equity as critical components of a better quality of life in Arizona.
