Tips: Driving in the monsoon

MCDOT asks drivers to remain vigilant when driving during the monsoon 

Phoenix, AZ—As the monsoon officially kicks off on June 15, the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) reminds drivers to put safety first while driving in a stor...

Preparedness Month: Safe Travel Tips

In the case of an emergency, would you be able to drive away from your home, work or school with little to no notice?   September is National Preparedness Month and MCDOT is encouraging all drivers to take precautions so they can be prepared in t...

MCDOT Manager receives Council Individual Award

Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Branch Manager, Faisal Saleem, recently was awarded the Council Individual Award from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). The award was presented at...

MCDOT Technology Receives National Achievement Award

Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) was recognized by The National Association of Counties (NACo) for development of the Road Information Tool (RIT). This online tool was created through the collaboration of MCDOT and the Maricopa County ...

Adaptive signal project underway

Changes to the way traffic signals are timed along Bell Road in the Phoenix metropolitan area could help drivers cut down on their commute times.   MCDOT is installing new adaptive signal technology along the corridor this summer.  

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Video: Emergency vehicle kit for the monsoon

Click on the image below to watch a video with tips on how to be prepared for the monsoon while driving by packing these essential items in your vehicle.

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Fact or Fiction? How heat affects transportation

It’s hot out there!  And if you’ve lived in the Arizona desert for a while, you’ve probably heard some tales about how the heat affects the roadways and our cars.   We sat down with the experts inside MCDOT’s Materials Lab to sort out if...

Tips: Beat to the heat on the roads

Hot! Hot! Hot! Summer’s high temperatures are here and skyrocketing! We often remember to slather on the sunblock and wear a hat to protect our skin from the sun but, what we might forget, is that we also need to take precautions to protect our vehicles f...

Collaboration leads to roadway repair

Community collaboration results in roadway repair, improvements for Maricopa County roadway

A recent collaboration between the MCDOT, the Sun City Homeowners Association (SCHOA) and a private property owner resulted in roadway repairs that will positively ...