Action Alert : Invest in Transportion

Raoul Sada • 18 September 2024

Vote YES on Prop 479:  Transportation Infrastructure Investment Plan

Vote Yes on Prop 479: Our 20-Year Strategic Investment in Transportation Infrastructure


Investing in transportation infrastructure is a strategic way to boost economic growth and enhance our quality of life. It’s a win-win for both the economy and residents!


Prop 479  continues an existing, dedicated half-cent sales tax in Maricopa County to fund transportation. A “yes” vote extends the tax until 2045. A “no” vote will discontinue it at the end of 2025. A 20-year continuation of the tax is projected to generate $14.9 billion in revenues to fund freeways, transit, street projects, and more.


Over the next twenty years, Prop 479 will help our Maricopa County, including the N.W. Valley:

  • Improve and expand our highways and freeways
  • Help fund local street projects
  • Enhance mass transit
  • Reduce commute times
  • Help local businesses
  • Bolster our economy
  • Give residents quicker and better access to jobs, education, and healthcare


Click here: How Prop 479 will help the West Valley.



The West Valley's Prosperity, Global Competitiveness, Quality of Life, and Managing our Future Growth Depends on Modern Infrastructure.


We need a durable strategy to modernize and expand our  roads, bridges, transit. Addressing these critical needs and planning for our future growth will  make our communities safer, improve our quality life and support our local economy.


Economic Benefits


  • Job Creation: Infrastructure projects create jobs in construction, engineering, and related fields. This boosts employment and stimulates economic growth.


  • Increased Efficiency: Improved infrastructure reduces transportation and logistics costs, making businesses more competitive.


  • Economic Multiplier Effect: Infrastructure spending often has a multiplier effect, meaning the economic gains are more significant than the amount spent.


  • Attracting Investment: Modern infrastructure attracts businesses and investors, fostering economic development.



Quality of Life Improvements


  • Better Connectivity: Enhanced transportation networks connect people to jobs, education, and healthcare, improving access to essential services.


  • Reduced Commute Times: Improved roads and public transit systems reduce commute times, giving people more time for personal activities and reducing stress.


  • Environmental Benefits: Investments in infrastructure, such as renewable energy and public transit, reduce carbon footprints and promote sustainability.


  • Enhanced Public Safety: Upgraded infrastructure, like safer roads and bridges, reduces accidents and improves overall public safety.




Some of the West Valley Capital Projects Include:  

  • Widening of Loop 303 (Lake Pleasant Parkway to I-17) 
  • Loop 303 New HOV Lane (I-10 to Northern Parkway)
  • Loop 303/I-17 System Trac Interchange
  • Loop 303 at Northern Parkway Ultimate Interchange 
  • Loop 303/Grand Avenue Ultimate Interchange 
  • US 60 (Grand Avenue) Optimization
  • US 60 (Grand Avenue) at 163rd Avenue Grade Separation
  • I-10 Widening (Loop 101 to I-17) 
  • I-10 at Jackrabbit Trail Interchange Improvements
  • I-17 New HOV Lane (I-10 Papago “Split” to 19th Avenue) 
  • I-17 Reconstruction (19th Avenue to Loop 101)
  • Loop 101 (Agua Fria) Widening (I-10 to 75th Avenue)
  • SR 30 Tres Rios Freeway (Loop 303 to Loop 202)
  • SR 30 Interim Freeway Improvements (SR 85 to Loop 303) 
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