Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)

Join us TOMORROW between 5 and 7:30 p.m. at Desert Ridge Junior High School to discuss transportation alternatives for future Meridian Road corridor improvements and provide your feedback! The Meridian Road Corridor Study will help develop a vision for future improvements to address existing and future travel needs, improve connectivity, and enhance safety. 🚗🚲🚶 See more information at https://lnkd.in/gpgdiSvH Study partners: City of Apache Junction Maricopa County Department of Transportation City of Mesa Pinal County

Valley freeways are entering a new chapter thanks to voter approval of Proposition 479. 🚧 MAG’s Assistant Executive Director and Chief Transportation Officer, John Bullen, joined the Arizona Department of Transportation’s On the Road With ADOT podcast with host Doug Nintzel to discuss what’s ahead: • Enhancements to Loop 303 at I-17 in the North Valley • Improvements around Loop 303 and US 60 in the Northwest Valley • I-10 widening south of the Valley • State Route 347 in Maricopa County …and much more. It’s an engaging look at how voters are investing in the region’s modern freeway system—where MAG manages funding and scheduling and ADOT builds the projects. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gVxFZFEP

We're studying the Loop 101/Loop 202 interchange to find ways to improve safety and traffic flow in the area. This is the first step in shaping future corridor improvements, and we need your input! 🔗 Stay updated by signing up for email alerts and participate here: https://bit.ly/3HRPhqn

🚧 Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) Widening Project: One-Year Progress Update 🚧 The $140 million #Prop400 funded project between I-17 and 75th Avenue marks one year of construction this week. Significant progress includes: ✅65% of earthwork completed ✅55% of retaining and screen wall construction finished ✅Bridge girders installed at 31st & 51st Avenues ✅New LED lighting installed above the freeway median Funded through Proposition 400 and managed by ADOT in partnership with the City of Phoenix, City of Glendale, and MAG, the project will enhance capacity and safety along this busy corridor. Completion is scheduled for spring 2027. #Prop400atWork #Transportation #Infrastructure #Loop101 #RegionalPlanning Photo by Arizona Department of Transportation

🔎 Member Spotlight: City of Apache Junction. As one of MAG’s 32 member agencies, Apache Junction works with us to build regional solutions in transportation, air quality, economic development, and more. 🌄 Known as the gateway to the Superstition Mountains and the legend of the Lost Dutchman’s Gold, Apache Junction blends small-town character with its "Old West" feel and access to extensive desert outdoor recreation. Together with MAG, Apache Junction is shaping a stronger, safer, and more connected region for all. 🌵 #MAGregion #ApacheJunction #RegionalCollaboration

MAG's Arizona Demographics Viewer lets you dive into population and housing data for any part of the state: from broad regions to individual census block groups. 🗺️ Find interactive maps and 📈 customizable reports. Whether you're a planner, researcher, or just curious about your community, our tool makes Arizona’s data more accessible than ever. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g7vGHqdd #ArizonaData #MAGregion #Demographics

Live, work, or drive in the East Valley? Join us Wed., Oct. 1 at the Desert Ridge Jr. High School Cafeteria at 10211 E Madero Ave. between 5:30 & 7 p.m. to learn about the proposed alternatives in the Meridian Road Corridor Study. ➡️ More details: https://lnkd.in/gUhmAtTq Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) City of Apache Junction City of Mesa Pinal County

Our latest newsletter, The Region Rundown, is out now! 📊 Multifamily construction is on the rise 🗺️Learn about MAG's Arizona Demographic Viewer 🌐 Get updated on MOMENTUM 2050 The latest MAG Region Rundown has it all—evolving housing patterns, the demographic viewer, and ways to shape the future of transportation in the region. 📩 Check it out and sign up to receive this monthly newsletter directly to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/gAzms_5z

For the first time ever in the MAG region, multifamily construction surpassed single family in 2023. 🏠 🌇 Did you know? 80% of all multifamily units are located within two miles of major transportation corridors like freeways or high-capacity transit, while 52% of single-family homes are within two miles of major corridors. Explore more in our data trends report at https://lnkd.in/gyn8qnAj

Help shape the future of walking and biking along the Rio Reimagined! MAG is conducting an Active Transportation Study to improve trails, connections, and amenities along the Salt River and Gila River corridors. We want to hear from you—your feedback will help guide the vision. 🗺️✨ 💬 Share your comments and learn more: MAGRioActive.com