Arizona Highway
Ash Avenue Bridge - Tempe, Arizona
In1909, the State of Arizona began to develop a north-south highway system and the need fora bridge at the Salt River became apparent. That year, the Territorial Legislatureappropriated funds for the construction of a highway bridge at Tempe. Preliminary workbegan in the spring of 1911 on an alignment approximately 500 feet east of the 1905Arizona Eastern Railroad Bridge. When construction began in 1911, labor was provided byprisoners from the Arizona Territorial Prison at Florence. Although convict labor had beenused on earlier projects, this bridge is one of the last remaining examples ofconstruction accomplished under that system. Although Roosevelt Dam was completed in 1911,flooding of the Salt River was still a fairly common experience, and periodic repairs(1916, 1920,and 1925) were necessary to maintain safe conditions on the bridge. By thelate 1920s, automobiles became wider, heavier, and more numerous, stressing the structurebeyond its design limits. In 1928 the Arizona Highw ... [Read More]
Off-Highway Vehicles
The purpose of the Arizona Game and Fish Department's Off-Highway Vehicle Program is to promote safe, responsible, and ethical off-highway vehicle use while emphasizing protection of environmental resources. ... Off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation use on public lands has increased significantly. Since 1977, the increased use of OHVs has out-paced Arizona's population growth. OHV use has more than doubled, while the population has increased by slightly more than 65 percent. A study completed in 1990 estimated the number of OHVs (4X4's, Buggies/Sandrails, ATV's, Motorcycles, and Snowmobiles) in Arizona, to be over 550,000. In 2001 the number of ATVs alone was over 100,000. Twenty percent of adult Arizonans identify themselves as motorized trail users. The use of off-highway vehicles is a legitimate source of recreation, however it is also necessary to recognize and minimize OHV impacts to wildlife resources and habitat. ... [Read More]
Adopt a Highway ~ Litter Removal
Highway ... The Adopt a Highway Program offers several benefits to Arizona cities and communities. It provides a clean environment, gives civic pride to the community, serves as a reminder not to litter, and saves taxpayer's money. ... [Read More]
Arizona - Governor's Office of Highway Safety Summit
Law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges must have access to current information about the legal issues and new technology that can be applied to DUI cases. The 2002 Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Summit provides a forum for law enforcement and prosecutors to learn about changes in the law and other issues relevant to the investigation and prosecution of DUI offenders. The law enforcement officers attending are most often assigned to the statewide DUI Task Forces. A separate forum for judges will be held to discuss many of the same issues from a judicial perspective. ... [Read More]
Bill Williams NWR
The delta area, including much of the cattail marsh, can be viewed from several turnouts off Arizona Highway 95. The riparian area along Bill Williams River is best seen by driving the road that begins approximately .3 of a mile south of the river bridge and ends approximately 3 miles east of the highway. Most of the road was washed out by flooding in 1993, but driving is still possible for approximately 3 miles from Highway 95. Visitors are welcome to explore the rest of the refuge on foot. A 1/4-mile long, informative nature trail is open during office hours. ... [Read More]
Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Division-State of Arizona
Highway Patrol Reserves ... To ensure the safe and expeditious use of the highway transportation system for the public and to provide assistance to local and county law enforcement agencies. ... HIGHWAY PATROL DIVISION ... [Read More]
BTS - State Transportation Profiles-Arizona
Table 5-5 - Highway, Demographic, and Geographic Characteristicsof Urbanized Areas in Arizona: 2000 ... Figure 1-3 - Highway Bridge Condition in Arizona andthe United States: 1995-2000 ... Table 5-4 - Highway Vehicle-Miles Traveled (VMT): 2000 ... [Read More]
Adopt a Highway ~ Sponsored Program
Highway ... Thank you for your interest in keeping our highways clean and beautiful. ... S ince the inception of the program in 1997, the sponsor list has grown to 104 companies that are committed to promoting litter removal along our highways. Of these 104, Berge Ford, McDonald's Restaurants, Midway Auto Team and Scottsdale Memorial Health Care have been with us for the entire seven years. Jobing.com has the record for the most areas adopted and that is currently 20 locations. ... [Read More]
Arizona Department of Public Safety News Information
04-01-04 ARIZONA HIGHWAY PATROL HOSTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUNDRAISING COOKOUT-APRIL 2 ... 05-10-04 DPS HIGHWAY PATROL TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL SEAT BELT CAMPAIGN ... 02-24-05 HIGHWAY PATROL DETAIL TO FOCUS ON VISIBILITY AND ENFORCEMENT ... [Read More]
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