The Process

After a three year development process, the Maricopa Association of Governments completed the final plan which was approved by the Regional Council in November 2003.

Here is a summary of the process:

2002

• July: Regional Council Appointed Transportation Policy Committee.
• October-November: Transportation Policy Committee approved consultants for Phase II development and public outreach.

2003

• January-February: Identified and reviewed projects. Held workshops to receive early public input. Developed goals and objectives.
• March-June: Received extensive public input on draft alternatives. Transportation Town Hall conducted. Maintenance Stakeholders Group formed. Public Workshops held.
• July-September: Draft Phase of the Plan completed. Public Hearings held throughout the region.
• October: Plan tested for air quality conformity and performance.
• November: Final Regional Transportation Plan adopted.

2004

• January-February: Bill authorizing a public vote to extend the current transportation sales tax is passed by the State Legislature and signed by the Governor.
• November: Public vote November 2, 2004 on Proposition 400.

For up-to-date meeting and schedules and public input opportunities:

• Public Outreach Activities Web page.

To review news and events related to the process:

• Visit the News Updates page.