By InBusiness Phoenix
Shorter commute times, reduced congestion, and enhanced safety are just a few of the benefits drivers on Valley freeways will see thanks to the regional freeway program. The Freeway Life Cycle Program is funded in part by Maricopa County’s dedicated half-cent sales tax for transportation. Approval of the program establishes priorities and sets schedules for major freeway projects around the region for the next 20 years, building off the voters’ approval of Proposition 479.
“The latest regional freeway program is the perfect example of why, through collaborative planning, we are setting the roadmap for continued economic development across the region,” said Maricopa Association of Governments Regional Council Chair Kevin Hartke, mayor of Chandler. “The program will lead to lower commute times and improved safety.”
The program provides the funding to initiate construction on near-term priorities, such as a number of key projects noted below.
