State Transportation Board to meet in Safford;
Board to get update on Recovery Act projects
October 15, 2009
PHOENIX – More than 40 projects designed to create better highways for Arizona’s drivers are now under construction—funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. This week, the State Transportation Board is expected to approve another contract for a Recovery Act project. The board will also receive an update on the cost savings for these projects—money that is being reinvested in additional transportation projects around Arizona.
The board will hold its regular monthly meeting at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 in the Graham County Assembly Hall, 921 Thatcher Blvd. in Safford.
The latest Recovery Act project expected to be considered for action is:
- SR 74: Milepost 19 to New River Road in Maricopa County (construct passing lanes)
The SR 74 project was added to Maricopa County’s ARRA projects as a result of the significant cost savings from the bidding process. More projects are being added statewide due to the cost savings.
The board also is expected to approve the following contract for other highway improvements. This project is not funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
- Loop 101: SR 51 to Princess Drive in Maricopa County (freeway management system technology)
Transportation Board members include: Chairman Delbert Householder of eastern Arizona; Stephen Christy of Pima County; Robert Montoya of northern Arizona; Bill Feldmeier of western Arizona; Bobbie Lundstrom of southeastern Arizona; and Felipe Zubia and Victor Flores of Maricopa County.
About the State Transportation Board
The seven-member State Transportation Board has policy powers and duties in addition to serving in an advisory capacity to the Director of the Arizona Department of Transportation. Members of the board are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Arizona Senate to six-year terms. The board has broad authority to plan and develop Arizona’s highways, airports and other state transportation facilities. In addition to these general policy duties, the board is responsible for development and oversight of the state’s Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program.
