Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Arizona

Elaine Herzberg, who was killed by driver Rafaela Vasquez in 2018. Vasquez was the human backstop driver behind the wheel of a semi-autonomous Uber at the time of the crash. Via Facebook, cached.

Human Driver of 'Driverless' Car Charged in Ped Death

By Streetsblog | Sep 16, 2020 | No Comments

But safe streets advocates fear that by holding accountable only the person behind the wheel — rather than the other parties involved in the crash — justice won't really be done.

A traffic jam caused by a crash on I-10 in Arizona.

Arizona Defends Deadly Highway Instead of Fixing It

By Aaron Short | Sep 16, 2019 | 9 Comments

An Arizona highway has been rated one of the most dangerous roads in the country — but local officials are more upset at the bad press than the deadly roadway!

Phoenix voters rejected a ballot proposition that would have curtailed light rail expansion in the future.

Phoenix Voters Save Light Rail

By Aaron Short | Aug 28, 2019 | 15 Comments

Take that, Koch brothers: Voters in Phoenix have soundly rejected a proposal that would have halted the expansion of the city's light rail system.

Transit helps cities grow. Photo: TransitCenter

Chambers of Commerce Come Around to Transit

By Aaron Short | May 21, 2019 | No Comments

City business groups are forming a coalition to urge Congress and the president to fund transportation projects.

Phoenix Rail Plan in Danger As Council Swipes Cash

By Angie Schmitt | Mar 21, 2019 | 9 Comments

Voters in Phoenix voted overwhelmingly approved a $31-billion light rail system. Now it's in danger of being pillaged for road projects.

Uber Got Off the Hook for Killing a Pedestrian with its Self-Driving Car

By Angie Schmitt | Mar 8, 2019 | 48 Comments

Safety oversight for self-driving car companies is off to a bad start.

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