Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Phoenix

Chambers of Commerce Come Around to Transit

By Aaron Short | May 21, 2019

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

By Angie Schmitt | Apr 24, 2019 | 12 Comments

Almost 100 pedestrians are getting killed annually in Phoenix. But City Council just voted against doing anything about it.

By Angie Schmitt | Mar 21, 2019 | 7 Comments

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

By Angie Schmitt | Feb 25, 2019 | 7 Comments

There are three parking spaces for every man woman and child in metro Phoenix. Or about 4.5 for every car.

By Angie Schmitt | Sep 25, 2018 | 74 Comments

A group presenting themselves as neighborhood residents and business owners is receiving funding from Koch-backed groups. We have receipts.

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 31, 2018 | 1 Comment

In 2015, Phoenix voters overwhelmingly approved $17 billion for light rail and buses. Now the City Council might snatch it away for roads.