House RTAC omnibus (HB 2304) moves forward after hours of rural project testimony Lawmakers advanced a roughly $473 million RTAC/ARTEC appropriation and a broad group of local transportation bills after two‑minute pitches from dozens of county and city officials on safety, freight, school‑bus routes and economic development.

Arizona lawmakers have just advanced a $473 million transportation funding bill, prioritizing safety and infrastructure projects that could transform rural communities.

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ADOT updates on I‑11, I‑10 Wild Horse Pass, SR 347 and I‑40; litigation stalls full I‑11 progress ADOT told the Transportation Infrastructure Committee that Interstate 11 remains without construction funding and a 2022 lawsuit has prompted a Tier‑1 EIS reevaluation; meanwhile ADOT presented progress and timelines for regional I‑10, SR 347 and I‑40 projects.

ADOT reveals that while major highway projects are underway, the future of Interstate 11 hangs in the balance due to a lawsuit and lack of funding.

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Committee roundup: Appropriations and policy bills advanced on Feb. 12 — transportation, public safety, education and more The Senate Appropriations committee advanced a package of bills Feb. 12, including transportation projects (Olga Road, Rodeo Road), border‑related reimbursements and fencing, AI border security, cybersecurity investments, school cellphone policy changes, a light‑rail study, graduate medical education funds, invasive‑species mitigation, and a slate of smaller local grants and programs.

The Arizona Senate Appropriations Committee just advanced a critical package of bills impacting transportation, border security, education, and more—what's next for these initiatives?

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Senate committee advances bill to charge alternative‑fuel vehicles for road use amid broader debate on transportation funding SB 15‑47, a measure to impose an alternative‑fuel 'use fee' intended to create parity for electric and other non‑gas vehicles, received a due‑pass recommendation after stakeholders argued about equity, regressivity and whether the bill is only a modest first step toward solving Arizona’s transportation funding gap.

The Senate is pushing forward a controversial bill that aims to charge alternative-fuel vehicles for road use, igniting heated debates over fairness and funding equity.

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Arizona House transportation committee advances dozen bills on road funding, licensing and safety The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee met Jan. 26 and advanced a package of bills covering EV-charger tax routing, driver licensing changes, lemon-law updates and motorcycle safety funding. The committee adopted an amendment directing EV charging-related TPT revenue to the Highway User Revenue Fund and held one culturally charged cruising bill for further negotiation.

Arizona's House Committee just advanced a groundbreaking slate of bills aimed at revolutionizing transportation funding, driver safety, and electric vehicle infrastructure!

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Transportation, facilities reports: two new buses in service; electric buses expected by March The transportation director reported two new buses placed into service, two electric buses on the factory line expected by March, improved sports shuttles and recent hires. Facilities reported certified playground inspections, audits of roofs and mechanical systems, and expanded internal training and equipment use.

Exciting updates from the district: two new buses are now on the road, and electric buses are set to arrive by March, all while staff members receive well-deserved recognition for their hard work!

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