Arizona and other states risk losing transportation funding if they do not follow the newest rules implemented by the Trump administration. These guidelines require recipients to adhere to rules related to immigration enforcement and DEI policies.
According to a letter sent by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, violations include impeding ICE officials, issuing drivers’ licenses to undocumented immigrants and integrating discriminatory practices to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion.
Democratic Congressman Greg Stanton opposes the enforcement efforts by the Trump administration.
“They don't get to threaten the economies of Arizona and other states to fulfill their kind of culture war battles. They have to provide these resources to communities in Arizona, throughout the country," he said.
Stanton acknowledges no specific project has been singled out in response to the guidelines.
Stanton also says the actions taken by the current administration are illegal.
“You can't add additional conditions beyond what Congress has provided. So this is our system of checks and balances. This is a system of our independence, of the branches of government," he said.
Stanton says Trump puts communities in a vulnerable position and does not provide clarity on his requests. Stanton also expects litigation over the guidelines.
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Maricopa County is one big step closer to getting federal approval of rules incentivizing lower vehicle emissions. The county is seeking approval for two rules which provide credits when vehicle owners upgrade or replace high-emission vehicles. -
Runway 3/21 will be closed for six nights starting Oct. 18 and will be fully closed starting Oct. 24, before reopening at noon on Oct. 31. Crews will seal the pavement and scrap-off built up rubber from tires in the landing zones. -
Valley Metro is redesigning its bus network to include more frequent service, reduce duplicate routes and ensure easier transfers between buses and other forms of transit. The plan proposes changes to more than half of the 97 routes. -
Phoenix is now 10 years into its long-term transportation plan. And the city reports it’s meeting or exceeding targets so far. -
The Arizona Department of Transportation has begun the third phase of widening Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Casa Grande.
