It’s a question that occasionally pops up on our social media feeds: Why is it called Interstate 17? And it’s not the “17” part they are asking about. Rather, it’s the fact that all 147 miles of highway runs between Phoenix and Flagstaff … and that’s it. How can it be called an “interstate” when it never … Read more
By Caroline Carpenter / ADOT Communications Did you know a snowplow weighs as much as five elephants? If you didn’t, that means you may have missed our first ADOT Kids blog about snowplows. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be helping kids learn more about transportation, construction and engineering. We’ll be providing fun, educational activities … Read more
The former gold mining town of Congress is found at the junction of State Routes 71 and 89 in northwestern Arizona. Large mining operations haven’t existed here since the 1930s, but one volunteer group in the area still finds treasures of another kind. John King, a member of the First Baptist Church of Congress and … Read more
4/12/2020 Where in AZ?? It’s a slightly more obscure “Where in AZ??” challenge we have for you this week! Tags: Where in AZ Source: Arizona DMV
EDITOR’S NOTE: During this unprecedented time, ADOT is creating transportation activities for kids. We’ll have more in the coming weeks. Please use the hashtag #ADOTKids on ADOT’s Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts to see what we have going on. By Ryan Harding / ADOT Communications Did you know that one ADOT snowplow weighs as much … Read more
When was the last time you had to climb up on top of a chair to change a light bulb? Sure, that pesky hallway light is a pain to replace, but it’s your place and someone has to keep the lights on. We feel for you. That’s why we chose this photo from nearly 50 … Read more
As a writer, I cringe when words are misused, especially “literally.” However, this time that word is used correctly when I say that ADOT has literally pulled out the stops to support commercial vehicles and drivers during the current public health situation. We’ve actually pulled out two stops, or rest areas, to be precise. On … Read more
ADOT gets a lot of attention for the creative highway messages we put up from time to time. Occasionally, we get to have some fun with them, and that’s usually when we get a little love that proves that people really do read these things. Their impact is huge. And that’s why we’re happy to see … Read more
With 2020 Census upon us, everyone counts when it comes to transportation funding. As we told you last week, census figures play heavily into how federal funding is apportioned to various states. Each person recorded on the census in Arizona equals nearly $3,000 in federal funding per year toward such things as transportation, community centers, housing … Read more
4/5/2020 Where in AZ?? It was smooth sailing for any drivers out when this “Where in AZ??” image was snapped. Tags: Where in AZ Source: Arizona DMV
