Out of hundreds of hours of dialogue, one unifying theme emerged: One State, One Vision, Connected and Safe.

Now let's talk about specific actions to be taken. Please provide your thoughts on the five sub-themes below.

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1. SAFETY

ADOT heard loud and clear that Arizona’s #1 priority for the state transportation system is safety. This was by far the most common theme we heard throughout the state, emphasizing the importance of roadway maintenance, roadside vegetation management, safe pull-off areas, and emergency coordination in supporting both transportation safety, evacuation planning, ﬂooding, and wildﬁre mitigation. This includes:

Well-maintained roads and roadsides

Shoulders

Safe crossings

Passing opportunities

Efficient enforcement and emergency response

Speed limits that reflect local conditions

Visible signage, lighting and pavement markings

Public education focused on safety

Appropriate routing/detours when weather and incidents occur

What specific actions should be taken to address this and who should be responsible?

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2. ECONOMIC VITALITY

Arizonans recognize transportation as the unsung hero of our economic vitality. This is something that is so important it needs to be treated as a critical priority. Transportation is a foundational component of Arizona’s economy, attracting businesses, workforce mobility, freight movement, and continued population growth. Coordination among ADOT, Tribal and local governments, utilities, developers, and economic development organizations is a significant opportunity to improve project delivery and long-term planning. This includes:

Recreation and tourism

Workforce development

Attracting business

Aviation expansion

Freight mobility

Supporting growth

Technology and innovation

Main Street Arizona

Showcasing our beautiful state

What specific actions should be taken to address this and who should be responsible?

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3. RELIABLE CONNECTIONS

Arizonans believe that transportation options are an important part of the state transportation system. Transportation options should support access to services, jobs, healthcare, recreation, and community destinations across Arizona. We heard the need to better separate vehicles from pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users to improve safety outcomes. This includes:

Intercity connections

Bicycling and walking

Transit

Passenger rail

Support mobility for veterans, older adults, and people with disabilities

What specific actions should be taken to address this and who should be responsible?

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4. RELATIONSHIP WITH ADOT

Arizonans want a stronger relationship with ADOT. When ADOT owns the road an entire community is dependent on and has not established a lasting relationship in that community, there is an erosion of trust and increased hopelessness than the state cares about anyone’s safety and wellbeing in those communities (despite “paying into” the tax base). This includes:

Access to the right points of contact

Responsiveness

Early and continuous collaboration

Presence in local communities

Less bureaucracy

Transparency on project prioritization

Flexibility when an ADOT road serves as main street

What specific actions should be taken to address this and who should be responsible?

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5. FUNDING

Arizonans want our state to pay for the transportation system we need and believe our transportation system is underfunded, especially in greater Arizona. Arizona’s rural communities feel undervalued and ignored by state leadership. This includes:

Arizonans want information about transportation system funding

Funding should prioritize maintenance and preservation before expansion

Local Governments want more flexibility and control of funds

What specific actions should be taken to address this and who should be responsible?

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6. Optional: Provide your contact information