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

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.

Map: These are the least walkable neighborhoods in Phoenix

By Morgan Fischer

Dec 17, 2024

Phoenix is the second-least walkable city in America, and these areas are the least friendly to pedestrians.

Map: Tempe will place red light cameras at these 14 intersections

By Morgan Fischer

Dec 6, 2024

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, red-light cameras can reduce crashes by more than 50%.

Map: 5 most dangerous intersections in Maricopa County

By Morgan Fischer

Dec 3, 2024

Arizona — and specifically Maricopa County — has some of the most treacherous intersections in the West.

‘Terrified me since birth’: What’s the worst highway in the Valley?

By Morgan Fischer

Dec 2, 2024

One freeway is the "rock on windshield epicenter of Arizona." Others draw "Mad Max" comparisons. Which one do you hate the most?

Video: Phoenix highway construction sign hacked to say ‘Fuck Israel’

By Zach Buchanan

Oct 23, 2024

The sign belongs to a contractor with the Arizona Department of Transportation, which is looking into the incident.

a car crashed into a pole on a remote desert road

Scared of driving Arizona’s roadways? Here’s how deadly they are

By Morgan Fischer

Oct 4, 2024

According to one analysis, our roads are among the most dangerous in the country — and they're not getting safer.

Transportation

Phoenix-Tucson train route lands key approval

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

Transportation

Phoenix-Tucson train route lands key approval

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

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