Transportation
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US Reps. Eli Crane and Andy Biggs’ votes put AZ airports at risk over political grudge
US President Joe Biden signed legislation this week to improve air travel safety, cost-saving measures for passengers, and fund municipal airports in Arizona and throughout the country. After months of negotiations, the US House and Senate overwhelmingly approved a $105 billion package to fund the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and authorized its continuance for the…
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VIDEO: Phoenix and Flagstaff will use new electric buses
@coppercourier School districts aren't the only places getting electric buses. Did you know Phoenix and Flagstaff have also rolled out electric buses into their fleets? Both cities used federal grants from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to add electric buses to public transportation. Have you been on an electric bus yet? What did you think? #arizona…
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This Phoenix school district is going electric—and neighbors are breathing easier
The Osborn School District in Phoenix plans to have over half their buses be electric by the 2025-2026 school year.
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OPINION: State and local leaders from across the nation shine spotlight on Phoenix’s vitality
Four years ago, Phoenix and the nation faced a global pandemic that we had not seen in generations. In addition to the tragic loss of life, small businesses struggled to stay afloat while millions of Americans lost their jobs. Additionally, the pandemic highlighted longstanding inequities around access to affordable housing, broadband access, and much more.…
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Flight attendants picket at more than 30 airports in ‘unprecedented’ show of solidarity
Flight attendants from three different unions picketed at Phoenix Sky Harbor last week, pushing for an updated contract with a pay raise.
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Federal funds are bringing solar panel-lined canals and more electric vehicle chargers to Arizona
Leaders of Arizona’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors Monday discussed how they will use the Inflation Reduction Act for conservation efforts and renewable energy projects.
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ADOT narrows 3,400 names down to 10 in its Name-a-Snowplow Contest
Choose from names like “Scooperstition” or “Snowbi-Wan Kenobi” in ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest.
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Ever wanted to name a snowplow? ADOT has a contest just for you.
Break out your favorite snow-related puns because the Arizona Department of Transportation is asking for the public’s help to name three snowplows in its fleet.
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Showdown imminent between Hobbs and Republican legislators over school vouchers
Hobbs proposed bringing back a requirement that students who use vouchers for private schools must have first attended public school.
