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Arizona’s Rest Areas

Arizona’s Rest Areas. WASHTO Committee on Maintenance March 8, 2010. Chronology. 2008 - Board turns sour on rest areas Late 08 - 25% budget cut Feb 09 - First proposed to close Nov 09 – Closed 13 of 18 Feb 10 – Letter from Gov to US DOT May 10 – possible limited reopening. Concerns.

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Arizona’s Rest Areas

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  1. Arizona’s Rest Areas WASHTO Committee on Maintenance March 8, 2010

  2. Chronology • 2008 - Board turns sour on rest areas • Late 08 - 25% budget cut • Feb 09 - First proposed to close • Nov 09 – Closed 13 of 18 • Feb 10 – Letter from Gov to US DOT • May 10 – possible limited reopening

  3. Concerns • Political impact • Security / vandalism • Water / wastewater • Trucks parking at TIs, etc. • Tourism

  4. Governor’s Directives to ADOT • Identify federal funding options • Continue to explore “Adopt-a-Rest Area • Investigate use of inmate labor • Seek local government or civic partners

  5. Actions to Date • Two attempts at “Oasis” candidates • Met with Dept of Corrections • Contacted USDOT and congressional delegation • Adopt a rest area • Other federal funds

  6. National Weather Service Web Page Jan 21, 2010 Severe Thunderstorm Warning Flash Flood Warning Flood warning Winter Storm Warning Dust Storm Warning Blizzard Warning

  7. Stranded for 6 Days at Mount Graham Observatory and Hannigan’s Meadow Safford District

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