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 / Modified may 7, 2021 1:23 p.m.

Improving Arizona’s roadways and challenges posed

A discussion with the newest member of the State Transportation Board
by Kassandra Lau

Early priorities emerging from the Biden administration include passing a multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure plan. The latest report card from the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the nation’s infrastructure a C-. Broken down by state, Arizona received a C grade overall. Its roadways scored a D+. For insight into how the state assesses its transportation needs, we turned to Ted Maxwell, the newest member of the Arizona State Transportation Board. Maxwell discussed the board’s priorities and how the public can offer input.

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