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Arizona’s Rest AreasArizona’s Rest AreasWASHTO Committee on Maintenance
March 8, 2010
WASHTO Committee on Maintenance
March 8, 2010
ChronologyChronology
• 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
ConcernsConcernsConcernsConcerns
• Political impact• Security / vandalism• Water / wastewater• Trucks parking at TIs, etc.• Tourism
Governor’s Directives to ADOTGovernor’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
Actions to DateActions to Date
• Two attempts at “Oasis” candidates• Met with Dept of Corrections• Contacted USDOT and congressional
delegation• Adopt a rest area• Other federal funds
National Weather
Service Web Page
Jan 21, 2010
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Flash Flood Warning
Flood warning
Winter Storm Warning
Dust Storm Warning
Blizzard Warning