Arizona's $280K driver training plan: Universities and ADOT launch research to improve safety for new and inexperienced drivers

Arizona's $280K driver training plan: Universities and ADOT launch research to improve safety for new and inexperienced drivers

A new research partnership aims to make Arizona roads safer for inexperienced drivers.Arizona’s public universities are collaborating with the Arizona Department of Transportation under a $280,000 Regents’ Grant awarded by the Arizona Board of Regents. The initiative targets risks associated…

No major weekend freeway closures scheduled

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced that there are no major closures scheduled this weekend, June 13-16, for improvement projects along Phoenix-area freeways. ADOT reminds drivers to always focus on safety. That includes using seat belts, avoiding distractions and staying alert in existing work zones, keeping speeds under control and never driving while impaired. For additional information, visit the ADOT website.

Collaboration Funds Grant to Improve Arizona Driver Safety - Greater Phoenix In Business Magazine

The Arizona Board of Regents and the state’s public universities are partnering with the Arizona Department of Transportation to understand challenges involving inexperienced drivers and improve transportation safety. The collaboration funded by an ABOR Regents’ Grant will have the potential to mitigate risks associated with inexperienced drivers on roadways. The grants pair state agencies with…