The Arizona Department of Transportation reported just over 121,000 car accidents on Arizona's roads last year. About 1,200 were fatal — a 6% drop from 2023.
ADOT reported that most fatal incidents occurred on local roads in urban areas. Roughly one-third of the fatalities were speed-related, and alcohol was also a leading factor.
But some dangerous trends emerged for bicyclists and pedestrians. Although fatality rates didn’t change significantly, crashes involving either group jumped to their highest numbers in five years.
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In August, the Phoenix City Council approved a contract not to exceed $105 million dollars to repair the parking garages for terminals 3 and 4 at Sky Harbor. -
The changes are part of Project EASE (Effective Access Solutions for Easing Congestion). It’s a three-year pilot program with a total cost of more than $16 million, 80% of which is funded through federal grants from the Federal Highway Administration. -
The city applied for a license to operate a spaceport reentry site where returning spacecraft would land. The Sierra Vista Municipal Airport, which is also used by the military, has a runway long enough for any aircraft or spacecraft to use. -
New changes are kicking in this month for Arizona driver's license requirements. Drivers will now need a new photo every 16 years.
