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ADOT uses meme cat to explain how not to die in a haboob

By Morgan Fischer

Aug 22, 2025

What’s up with the new blue Waymo vans in Phoenix?

By Morgan Fischer

Aug 14, 2025

Waymo is testing new robotaxis in the Valley. Eventually, Waymo hopes, they'll ferry people around — with no steering wheel.

street intersection signs in the woodland historic district

New light rail line could raze historic Phoenix homes, residents fear

By Emily Holshouser

Aug 11, 2025

Woodland Historic District residents say five houses would go if Valley Metro picks an extension route through the area.

Phoenix may get Tesla robotaxis an expert calls ‘completely defective’

By Jerod MacDonald-Evoy | Arizona Mirror

Jul 28, 2025

Self-driving Teslas may soon compete with Waymos on Valley roads. One engineer says they're prone to “catastrophic failure.”

Phoenix-Tucson train route lands key approval: What to know

By Morgan Fischer

Jun 27, 2025

The line would run between Tucson and Buckeye three times a day, but the planning stage won't be done until 2028.

a sign that shows left turns ok during some hours, prohibited during others

Op-ed: Laura Pastor is dragging her feet on ditching the suicide lanes

By Jeremy Thacker

Jun 6, 2025

The Phoenix councilmember punted on axing the reverse lanes, saying it should be studied more. But it’s been studied enough.

Readers on the suicide lanes: ‘Life flashing before your eyes daily’

By TJ L'Heureux

Jun 4, 2025

Some decry the confusing signs and constant accidents. Others think anyone who doesn’t understand the signs is an idiot.

The South Phoenix light rail expansion opens Saturday: What to know

By Morgan Fischer

Jun 4, 2025

The six-year project to expand Valley Metro light rail service to South Phoenix is set to open on June 7.

Phoenix punts on getting rid of its notorious suicide lanes

By TJ L'Heureux

May 22, 2025

Nearly 5,000 residents signed a petition to end the reverse lanes on Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street.

Save big on gas May 22 at Phoenix-area Circle K stores

By Jennifer Goldberg

May 22, 2025

Want to save on gas ahead of Memorial Day weekend? Pull up to the pump from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday for Circle K Fuel Day.

a waymo driverless car with a cartoon cat on the side

What’s up with the new hipster Waymos in Phoenix?

By Morgan Fischer

May 9, 2025

The white robot cars are a defining Phoenix feature. But recently, some have taken on a more colorful look.

The I-10 Broadway Curve project will be done in May: What to know

By Morgan Fischer

Apr 30, 2025

It’s taken four years and driven Valley drivers crazy, but construction on the 11-mile stretch of highway is almost complete.

Arizona doesn’t have toll roads. No one told these scammers

By Morgan Fischer

Mar 25, 2025

The Arizona Department of Transportation promises: It is not texting you about paying toll fees for nonexistent toll roads.

two cars that have crashed into each other

Arizona has the 3rd-highest rate of hit-and-run deaths in the U.S.

By Morgan Fischer

Feb 7, 2025

Only Louisiana and New Mexico see more hit-and-run fatalities per capita than the Grand Canyon State.

Flashback: A look at the Phoenix No Pants Light Rail Ride over the years

By Benjamin Leatherman

Feb 6, 2025

A revealing glimpse at the Valley's controversial body-positive urban prank.

Phoenix activists staging Way More Pants Light Rail Journey in February

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jan 22, 2025

The light rail ride will 'celebrate both modesty — and way more pants.'

an arizona license plate that says "RJECTD"

‘BOOBYDO’: 20 best rejected Arizona license plates of all time

By Zach Buchanan

Jan 21, 2025

You won’t see these custom plates on the road, luckily. You wouldn’t want to laugh so hard you crash.

People wearing no pants at a light rail station.

Valley Metro had ‘concerns’ about Phoenix No Pants Light Rail Ride

By Benjamin Leatherman

Jan 17, 2025

There's a new wrinkle in the controversial event where people ride public trains without pants.

State Sen. Wendy Rogers wants to name a highway for Donald Trump

By Morgan Fischer

Jan 9, 2025

If you want to travel the Donald J. Trump Highway — aka, State Route 260 — Rogers will need to evade Katie Hobbs’ veto pen.

Free gas frenzy: YouTuber’s $10K giveaway causes chaos at local Arco

By TJ L'Heureux

Jan 6, 2025

Juan Gonzalez’s pop-up fuel free-for-all created such a traffic headache, Phoenix police shut it down and threatened fines.

Transportation

Lawmaker wants to rename Loop 202 after Charlie Kirk

Phoenix street is among the deadliest roads in U.S.

Transportation

Lawmaker wants to rename Loop 202 after Charlie Kirk

Phoenix street is among the deadliest roads in U.S.

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