States are using their digital equity plans to demonstrate how successful digital inclusion efforts can advance progress toward other goals, including improvements to civic and social engagement, economic development, education, health care, and delivery of essential services. For example, broader availability of affordable high-speed internet and digital skills can help residents access government services online,…
If you plan to hit the road this weekend, beware of some major freeway closures that are scheduled across the Valley.According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, parts of I-10, I-17 and the … [wpts_spin]{Read|See} the {entire|full} article {on|about} infrastructure development in Arizona, or, read more news about {Arizona real estate investing|real estate investing in…
INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed a five-year update of its plan for enhancing safety on all public roadways. The Strategic Highway Safety Plan for 2025-2029 establishes statewide goals, objectives and “key emphasis areas that allow highway safety programs and partners to align goals and leverage resources for engineering, education,…
Here is a breakdown of the closures and detours on Valley roads this weekend. PHOENIX — It’s the weekend and we are ready to unwind and enjoy some much-needed rest. For some, that may mean hitting the highways for a road trip. But before you take off, there are a few closures and detours on…
Here is a breakdown of the closures and detours on Valley roads this weekend. PHOENIX — It’s the weekend and we are ready to unwind and enjoy some much-needed rest. For some, that may mean hitting the highways for a road trip. But before you take off, there are a few closures and detours on…
By Donovan QuinteroSpecial to the Times WINDOW ROCK – In his campaign to represent Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District, former Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez is emphasizing water security as a critical issue impacting rural communities. Special to the Times | Donovan QuinteroApache County Voter Town Hall attendees, including Democratic candidates Jonathan Nez (running for U.S….
The network will serve more than 72,000 Flagstaff residents and be constructed over the course of an estimated two-to three-year timeframe.Arizona-based internet service provider Wecom Fiber is pleased to announce a partnership with the City of Flagstaff that will deliver high-speed, broadband internet to homes and businesses across the community. Wecom expects to break ground…
As $42.5 billion in federal funding makes it way to the states to be translated into infrastructure deployment projects, Ookla recently assessed how the 50 U.S. states stand in terms of delivery of broadband speeds. Ookla examined its Speedtest data for broadband services in terms of the percentage of Speedtest users in a state who…
The U.S. is experiencing a significant surge in population growth in certain regions, increasing the demand for enhancing or expanding basic infrastructure. Public officials in high–growth regions struggle to expand housing, water, roadways, education facilities, healthcare, and public safety. Southern states, including South Carolina, Florida, and Texas, increased their populations about four times faster than…
Fire managers completed treating 6,904 acres on the Tusayan Ranger District last week and are shifting back to the Three Sisters Prescribed Fire Project.Located north of the City of Williams and Interstate 40 south of Forest Road 124 between Airport Road and the west side of Highway 64, the Three Sisters Prescribed…